Below, I have shared some of the best snowmobile pants and bibs for both men and women.
I know, a drop seat is an important feature in women’s bibs. So, I tried to include a bib with drop-seat functionality.
best overall bib – men’s
Castle X Phase bib
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FXR Women’s Sugar Bib
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Castle X Fuel G7
best overall pants – women’s
Castle X Women’s Fuel pant
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Arctix Insulated Bib
best value for money – women’s bib
Arctix Essential Insulated Bib
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Arctix Essential Snow Pants
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Arctix Insulated Snow Pants
Best Snowmobile Bibs in 2022
RefrigiWear Iron-Tuff
The Iron-Tuff high bib by RefrigiWear is the perfect pair of overalls to own for snowmobiling in extreme conditions. The outer shell of this heavy-duty outerwear is made from a high-quality material that can withstand several years of wear and tear.
These bibs are designed specially to defy extreme weather elements, keeping the wearer warm and comfortable. The lightweight RefrigiFill insulation provides warmth in sub-zero temperatures down to -50F. The outer shell is wind-tight and water-repellant, so it seals out wind and water.
High front and rear parts deliver extra protection, and the adjustable straps provide flexibility. Zip closures ensure a snug fit and ease of motion. The product comes in a range of sizes to give you the best fitting options.
Arctix Men’s Essential Insulated Bib Overalls
The essential bib overalls by Arctix are specially designed to keep you well insulated against the harsh winter. The multi-layered fabric features heat-trapping microchambers, and all critical seams are reinforced and sealed to lock away wind and water.
The lightweight construction doesn’t weigh you down, and 600 deniers ballistic nylon in hems keeps down wear and tear. The adjustable comfort suspenders and elastic side gussets provide added flexibility to this high-performance outerwear.
It comes with boot zippers for a seamless on and off motion and features an O-ring to carry your keys or gloves. The machine-washable garment comes in a range of colors and sizes to suit your style.
Castle X Men’s Platform G2 Bib
The Platform bib overalls by Castle are an excellent pair of outerwear products to keep you warm and comfortable. It features a high-quality outer shell built with 600D high-tenacity nylon. This heavy-duty material makes the Platform bibs durable.
It comes with Castle ColdShield quilted Insulation, which protects against harsh winter elements. The 150g insulation layer is lightweight and does not meddle with ease of motion.
It features water-resistant, PU-coated material and DWR coating outer surface treatment. Zippered hand pockets and pre-curved seat and knee panels provide added comfort. The 360˚ adjustable length feature for a custom fit. This bib also sports inner snow gaiters for attaching boots.
Arctix Men’s Tundra
The ballistic bib overalls designed by Arctix are the ideal fit for snowmobile enthusiasts, as they provide ample comfort paired with warmth. The multi-layered outer construction keeps off wind and water off.
It comes with a lightweight ThermaTech Insulation layer that provides warmth in cold weather conditions. The outer shell is made from durable polyester material to hold up against years of wear and tear. It also features reinforced seats, knees, friction, and scuff guards to serve the purpose.
A reflective safety webbing is present for night visibility, and 20-inch boot zippers offer an easy way to get in or off. Overall, these bibs deliver high performance, flexibility, and heavy-duty construction.
Arctix Men’s Avalanche
Avalanche bibs, designed by the industry’s giant Arctix, will keep you warm and provide more than a satisfactory amount of comfort. These overalls are curated to offer a custom fit, solid construction, and flexibility.
The Avalanche comes with ThermaLock technology, a trademark feature of Arctix. This technology offers excellent protection from extreme weather conditions and provides a waterproof and wind-resistant coating. Albeit the sealing attributes, the material is sufficiently breathable.
The front and rear ends are kept in place by adjustable shoulder straps. The straps can be easily loosened or tightened, providing a comfortable fit. Pockets are present in the cargo and chest region for added storage.
How to Choose Snowmobile Bibs
Snowmobile bibs cover your legs and in most cases extend up to your chest. And most important functionality of them is providing warmth, weatherproofing, and flexibility.
What type of rider you are
Serious riders who like to be in outdoors and extreme weather conditions need to spend a few extra bucks for the additional features and comfort. But if you are looking to casually stroll the neighborhood, bibs such as Castle X’s Platform will suffix your needs.
The kind of weather you will be riding in
As a thumb rule, harsher the weather condition, you will have to put in more effort while riding. This in turn will increase your body temperature and make you sweat. In this case, you should look for bibs without any insulation, such as KLIM’s Powerhawk Pant mentioned above in this article.
On the other hand, in places such as New York, Idaho, Wyoming, etc, you will be expecting a smooth and easy ride. In such instances, you should look to buy bibs that are insulated, and can extend adequate warmth and comfort.
Sufficient ventilation
Needless to say, you need a few extra zips in your pants, so that you can unzip them for ventilation whenever you feel heated.
Moisture-wicking clothing
Along with this, you need a fabric that can transfer your sweat into the outer layer of the clothing quickly. If this does not happen, you will start feeling cold, which might eventually lead to a feeling of numbness.
The best kind of fabric, which provides ventilation as well as moisture-wicking is Gator-Tex, found in Klim’s Klimate, and powerhouse pants.
Weatherproofing
Gator-Tex is also known to extend 100% weatherproof against water as well as wind.
A great substitute for the Gator-Tex is the FXR’s Dry Vent system found in FXR’s Racing F19 pants for women. Then comes 509’s 5TECH proprietary technology for waterproofing.
We hope by now you see why we have chosen these 5 snow pants for snowmobiling out of the ocean of available bibs.
Critically taped vs fully taped waterproof seam
The difference between these two? In a fully taped seam, A waterproof tape is glued to each seam of the bib. The process is quite similar to that of welding metals. This makes a fully seamed pant 100% waterproof.
In a critically taped seam, the manufacturer identifies the joints which are most susceptible to the leaking of water. And accordingly, they tape these joints with a waterproof tape.
A fully taped bib is costlier than a pant that comes with critically taped seam. You can choose either one of those depending on your budget.
Final Words
If we had to select the warmest among these five, it will have to be KLIM’s Klimate Bib. But then for the price-conscious people out there, even 509’s Range Insulated Bib will work just fine!
At the end of the day, it all depends on the type of rider you are, the place you will be riding at, the amount of insulation you want, and your budget.
We have tried covering bibs from a wide range of budgets, starting from near $100 going up to $300 plus. Now, we leave it up to you, and in case you need any help, you know where to find us.
