Capow Bib

These are by far the best fitting and comfortable all-day ski pants I've owned. The slight stretch and softness of the fabric is great, and for me at least the fit is spot on. I'm 5'6", 140lbs, slim build, and most other pants/bibs are just way too baggy, even for resort skiing - a small in the Capow bib is perfect. These don't get in the way of movement, but still fit a warm baselayer underneath. These things have kept me warm and dry from wet slushy conditions to -20C, and are not showing any real wear after a dozen or so days on the slopes. Zippers are great, chest pockets are smallish, but work just fine. Overall, super happy with these so far!

As the other reviews point out, the straps slip a lot unless you double them over (or pop a little hair clip below the buckle to hold the strap in place), but this is a pretty minor problem. I double the straps and don't find it too bulky, and it totally stops the slippage.

These bibs are almost perfect. I've used these now for over 30 days the past few months in all conditions, while touring, resort riding and cross country skiing. The beacon pocket is great and the cargo pockets are a perfect balance of having space without being too baggy. The fit is great as long as the shoulder straps are set properly.

The issue is the shoulder straps do not stay tight by default. You have to double them up in order to get them to stay tight, when this happens the strap fastener becomes too bulky and is uncomfortable unless you're wearing a thicker base layer. I have ordered a couple of triglide straps in an attempt to have the straps set up more like the Trewth bib. Hopefully this will work for warmer days when my base layer is thin. I will update if it does. For such a nice piece of gear it's a shame that this important functionality was missed and requires modification.

The only other item that would make this better would be a 2 way zipper in the front so that you wouldn't have to unzip your coat to take care of business.

TREW nearly got these bibs perfect on the first go-round but just to echo what others have said, the sizing is much more of a slim fit than their other bibs. I wear a large in the Trewth bibs which fit a bit loose on me, ideal actually as this leaves room to layer comfortably. A large in the Capow bibs was laughably too tight, particularly in the seat/crotch/upper thigh region. I sized up to an XL which fits well, albeit a tiny bit too long but not long enough to be an issue or even very noticeable. An XL is in Capow bibs fits even slightly snugger than my large Trewth bibs, just as a point of reference.

Also as others have said, the buckles on the suspenders simply don't work whatsoever. The suspenders come loose (they pull through the buckle because there is nothing to stop them pulling through) and fall off one's shoulders after five minutes of wear. I simply tied a knot in each strap at the appropriate length to prevent them sliding through the buckle, which worked fine and wasn't uncomfortable/obtrusive, but seems absurd to have to do with a pair of $450 bibs. I am perplexed as to how these bibs were field tested by Capow guides and this obvious design flaw was not ferreted out immediately. If they simply had velcro like the Trewth bibs this would not be an issue.

Finally, the fly zipper could really stand to be a double zipper. If you have to take a leak in the backcountry, because the zipper goes up to your sternum you have to either unzip your jacket or lift it up to your armpits in order to reach the zipper and unzip your fly. A second zipper would allow you to unzip from the bottom and leave your jacket on while relieving yourself. Not a huge issue but again, I am puzzled as to how the Capow guides who ostensibly field tested these bibs, did not notice this during their days in the backcountry. Particularly if it is cold/windy/storming, a second fly zipper would be a simple way to add a world of convenience to the bibs.

Other than that the bibs are g...

I've been using Trew Eagle pants for the last 5 seasons; awesome pants and bibs! Since those are getting pretty shredded I picked up a pair of Capows. I have a 34in waist and wear a medium in the Eagle and Trewth. I sized up to a large on these since I know these are closer cut than those others, but the large didn't fit me at all, like barely able to work. Trew was awesome and gave me a refund (no exchange was available since I got them on sale, which is a bummer.....). While talking with them, they confirmed that the sizing was a little different with these and that the size chart was based off the Trewth bibs. Just a heads up to size up.

I love these bibs! Definitely better all around than the 3/4 roam that fell apart on me after a season, and better than any other bib I’ve tried. Fabric with a touch of stretch is fantastic. The cut is spot on - not to tight and not too loose. Zippers and pockets in all the right places. Confirmed well waterprooof and breathable. Tough yet refined construction.

Alright...so that flaw - the buckles that the shoulder straps thread through are just not fit for the job. They are soft flexible rubber and can’t hold any significant weight on the shoulder straps. You can literally pinch the buckle and fold it in half between a few fingers. The strap will pull through through the buckle with just a gentle tug. So, I duct taped the strap to the buckle at the appropriate place and now I have the perfect bib. Trew - if you’re looking to sort this out and you have some replacement buckles, I’d love to have!