The Arc'teryx Men's Stinger Bibs use Gore-Tex Pro fabric to provide total protection against moisture and plenty of breathability to keep you cool on a backcountry ski trip. Their gusseted crotch and articulated knees allow you to move freely on the ascent and descent. Arc'teryx gave the Stinger Bibs two front and two thigh pockets to hold essentials like tools, snacks, or a radio. A RECCO reflector may help ski patrol find you in the event of an avalanche. Whether you ski inbounds or in the backcountry, the gaiters keep snow out of your boots while Keprotec instep patches keep your ski edges from attacking these top-notch bibs.
Bottom Line: Bring the high-performance Arc'teryx Stinger Bibs along on your next backcountry ski trip.
I'm guessing these are the logical successor to the venerable Minuteman Bibs. I'm thrilled with them. The Gore-Tex Pro Shell fabric seems to have excellent breathability, and is supposedly more durable than XCR. They fit great (M works perfectly for me at 5'11", 160lbs), and just feel right. The extra height of the bibs (over ski pants) means that snow doesn't end up down your back, and your upper layers don't come untucked. This is a simple, streamlined, elegant design, clearly optimized for backcountry skiing. There are two side vents (hip to thigh), and four pockets -- no unnecessary zippers or closures or strange features that you don't want. I wouldn't change a single thing.
I bought the stinger bibs for three main reasons.
1.) Its premium gor-tex, I have owned sever different brands gor-tex or version of gor-tex and nothing steps up like Arc' Teryx or Mammut.
2.) Its Bib style, I primarily use these for skiing in an area that it is snowing more often than its not when i ski. The bib style fits sung around the hip/waste and is held up with the suspenders.
3.) These bibs are a Shell, meaning they have no insulation. I have found that having no insulation is the best because then i can insulate to how i see fit. The other day i skied Colorado on vacation and wore nothing under them and felt great where as most days here in Alaska i have two layers on underneath.
All in all these bibs are freaking sweet, i will never buy knock off gor-tex again and Arc' Teryx is no knock off.
I've always skimped on my ski pants, not this time though. Finally a gore-tex absolutely waterproof and windproof pant. The construction on these pants feels bomber. You'll find the 2 big-ass cargo pants very roomy, more than enough room to stuff all sorts of things.
I'm 5 10" 195 w/ 30" inseam, a Large short size is the perfect fit. The bib system w/ the stretchy fabric on the back panel seems very breathable. The suspender system works well, you can actually "undo" the suspenders even if you have a layer over them. The 2 pockets in the bib section are perfect size. The ski protectors panels are bomber. Get sum
