Gear reviews | Flylow Foxy Bib

So much for the look of the Foxy Bib. I now hear these comments more often and I'm always happy when someone else thinks my pants look as good as I do. Despite, or perhaps because the trousers are relatively plain, I really like their color, cut and fit. Yes, a real favorite pair of pants that you can also wear before and after skiing.

The pants not only look mega cool, but are also extremely comfortable to wear thanks to the stretchy material. The bib is cut high and wide and is practically attached. They have a long zipper on the left side. This zipper goes up to rib height so that the back part of the pants can simply be folded away. Fortunately, this eliminates the need to take off your jacket and pull the bib down completely when you want to relieve yourself on a tour. There is a press stud to prevent the fastener from simply opening when moving. Of course, you can also use the double-sided clippers above the bib on the front to put on and take off the bib.

Both the inside and outside of the legs have ventilation zips that can be opened on both sides. When it gets warmer on the hike up, there is sufficient ventilation.

There is a breast pocket in the bib. This is where I keep my snack for in-between meals and always have it to hand. The back pocket on the left-hand side has remained empty for me so far, although I wouldn't rule out the possibility of it being put to good use at some point. Better one pocket too many than too few. I use the relatively large pockets on my thighs to store maps and handkerchiefs. That way, both are always to hand. On the right and left of the bib there are side openings into a large pocket. This also usually remains empty for me - but it is extremely convenient to put your hands in there when après-skiing, for example (if you don't have a drink in your hand).

To prevent snow from getting in, a rubber snow guard is sewn into the legs and the bib can be attached to a matching jacket at hip height using press studs. All zippers have extra-long zipper tapes. This looked a bit strange to me at first glance, but it turns out to be incredibly practical and makes it much easier to use. Especially if you want to open the pockets with gloves on.

The material is warm and breathable. It is slightly thinner at the back over the seat and even more stretchy. This offers more freedom of movement and prevents excessive sweating. All the seams are superbly finished and so far the material looks very robust. Machine washing with the right detergent works great and so far it hasn't left any marks on the trousers.

Conclusion

The Flylow Foxy Bib wasn't necessarily love at first sight, but I have to admit that love at second sight is all the greater. For me, everything about the dungarees is just right. Color, cut, fit and use. The material warms perfectly and I choose the bib both at -20 degrees and +10 degrees. In winter it's nice and warm with dungarees anyway, and in spring you don't need a vest when you're climbing peaks in the sunshine without a jacket. So far, neither washing nor climbing over snow and rock ridges or ski edges have left any signs of wear on the trousers.