Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Sabre LT Bib Pants

I've gone through 2 other pants similar to this by other manufacturers. These are far superior in fit and functionality. Great for ski touring and in bounds as well.

I got these LT Bib pants 2 months ago and have worn them for snowboarding and snowshoeing. They have been really great overall. The Goretex is 3 layer, but isn't super thick. The pro of that is that it is very flexible and comfortable, and fairly quiet, but they definitely aren't super durable, and I do feel like I have to be careful not to cut them. I have a few small cuts already from my snowboard edge (granted I just got the board sharpened). One thing I didn't realize when I ordered them is that the top several inches is not Goretex, but is a breathable flexible fabric. I didn't like that at first, but then I realized that it breathes better like that. It would be nice if the Goretex came up a bit higher in the back though for when sitting. It keeps powered out, but could potentially let water in if sitting in snow for a while. I really like the pockets, it is great to have 3. Easy to get my phone out when sitting. The two on the legs might be just a tad low though. So in summary, they feel kinda fragile, but they are comfortable, easy to move in, good for high output without getting hot, and have great pockets. Overall I am very happy with them.

Bought these at the beginning of this season, used primarily weekend resort skiing and a couple tours. Nice and light. Seem to be fairly durable so far, but I'd suspect that for daily abuse you'd want some burlier fabric. Pockets are good, stretch bib is great, length and fit is good with ski boots on. I need to fold up the hem when wearing my shoes. I'm 5'8", 160lb, 33" waist, short 30" inseam. Jacket snaps on back work fine but I mostly just use the nice pow skirt on my Rush jacket. Suggestions:1. put on a two way zipper on the fly, so I don't have to undo my jackets just to take a leak in the snow. This would make them almost perfect for me. 2. Make the left venting zip all the way to the top to seperate and pull rear down for backcountry deuces.

I am 5'7" and 170 pounds and first got the mediums, which were perfect length but too tight in my thighs - I went with the larges which work well: lots of adjustability in the shoulder straps and with ski boots the length is about right. Vents and pockets are in the right places and have good capacity. I like to ski trees and the pants get scraped by branches and rubbed against the occasional tree trunk when I crash but the pants have been indestructible. One crash left a scrape on my boot but not even a mark on my pants.

First time with a bib and very happy with the fit, comfort and functionality. I fit between a medium/large and went with the large due to leg length. The side zipper allows you to drop the pant for nature calls with ease. I would like to see mesh side vents as I have dropped snow down my legs into the boots when brushing against trees or against step skin tracks.

These were going to be my favorite article of clothing from Arc'teryx (I have five items) but it quickly became my least favorite after one single wear at the ski resort. Casual day of skiing and after I got home, I noticed the left knee area looked extremely worn down and the areas around the ankle cuffs had a hole and a small to medium size tear. I understand they are the lighter model but didn't think durability was going to suffer as much. Perhaps I just got a slightly defective pair but regardless, pretty disappointing purchase overall given the steep price point of the item.

I've owned these for a year now, used for one week long trip and a few single days, the pants are a good design, fit is a little loose but is unnoticeable when skiing (a good thing). Downside is they are already full of holes, and its not the super light fabric either, it's the stuff from the knees down. Small cuts from the edges of boots, general wear on the knees etc, it's pretty poor stuff and odd that the super light fabric round the thighs and seat seems fine! They are a lightweight pant, but they still need to be able handle a little wear!

I bought these as a replacement for my Stinger Bibs which died after years of use. Where to start. These pants are cut like dress pants and ride up as you stride. What side do you dress? The snow skirts ride up and your boots fill with snow. You have to fish for your zipper at your belly button to pee. Not sure what the point of the asymmetrical leg zippers are. Really bummed about these.