Arctic Bibs

[ex-member BareThrills]

I was on the lookout for some saloppettes or bibs that would offer good thermal insulation and be safe around the fire. A lot of the dedicated ski wear is waterproofed and would not promote heat loss when working and is also usually light weight material. so i had a look round on ebay. I spied some ECW aircrew nomex bibs and pushed the button at £64 plus delivery. Escaped customs charges too which was nice

Just arrived early this morning and have to say they are superb. Have the feel of cotton with great padding. Plenty of pockets and double zip front, full drop seat for ease of.....well you know. Leg and side body zip vents too.

Should be just the ticket for my next trip to the cold. A little snug round the midriff but im down 1.5 stone already and expect to shift another 2.5 before next feb so should be adequate room for layers

excuse the bed hair it was early lol

 

[MartinK9]

Nice one mate.


Beware mirrors in pics, shows off how many it really takes to get a good photo

 

[rik_uk3]

Bigger pockets on these though

Only pulling your leg chap, yours look great

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Need to get the sewing machine out and pimp my bibs. Cheers Rik, that brightened my day lol

 

[Dave]

Bigger pockets on these though

You wicked man Rik.

Looks Good Paul. The salopettes look like a better option than my buffalo special 6 trousers.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Yea i find trousers give me a headache and having a padded bib gives my kidneys that bit of extra warmth, especially when sitting around in the evening. You burned that kni co in yet ?

 

[Dave]

Yea i find trousers give me a headache and having a padded bib gives my kidneys that bit of extra warmth, especially when sitting around in the evening. You burned that kni co in yet ?

Of Course! Had it going in the garden, the day after i posted the piccies
Few days later there were specs of rust appearing, so I covered it in a thin layer of raw linseed oil.
Very prone to rust they are!

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

its the same with all stoves except ti mate even the stainless will rust after a good burn. Doesnt affect use just makes them look lived in . You just need a nice lavvu now and your arctic ready

 

[Red Fox]

Nice bit of kit Paul ...

 

[Man of Tanith]

Tidy Stuff Paul
and top work shifting some weight mate

 

[Chiseller]

Tidy Stuff Paul
and top work shifting some weight mate

Well put :thumbup:
I've some nomex and leather gloves.....rate them highly. They look the boys though . I've a pair of realtree waterproof bibs that should.be

If Woden Wills It , then it will be so

 

[raskusdrotti]

They look really good, should be just the trick...

 

[Imagedude]

I have a set of Brenig pile/pertex salopettes, I'm sure that they are very good but even at temps below -30 I found my Woolpower leggings and Paramo Salopettes to be plenty warm enough.