Best bang for your buck jacket and pants?

[note]

Well, my ski jacket and pants are petty thrashed. Its time to get an actual snowmobile outfit. what is the best jacket and pants for the backcountry for low $$$?

 

[2manykids]

Well, my ski jacket and pants are petty thrashed. Its time to get an actual snowmobile outfit. what is the best jacket and pants for the backcountry for low $$$?

Goto the sled show , and go early. Name brands are personal choice, buy what fits and still lets you move around.
Or look at sled shops now for last years make downs. Dont avoid the womens pants , they will fit.

 

[woody_tobius_jr]

You get what you pay for in my opinion. Klim isnt cheap, but at the end of the day you will be dry and warm. If you go to Martin's they will be bringing their winter gear out around the same time as the sled show. They usually have stuff from the previous year that they will deal on. Just my .02 worth.

 

[note]

are slednecks jakets any good?

 

[RUDY]

I have FXR stuff it just depends on where your riding and conditions,Klim is awesome wish i had it but outta my price range when i got the FXR stuff.The FXR i find a bit heavy but great on colder days,picked up the suit for under$600

 

[mur190]

are slednecks jakets any good?

I have a slednecks Bandit line jacket... was super disapointed...
looks cool and such but not dry or warm by any means...

 

[note]

I have a slednecks Bandit line jacket... was super disapointed...
looks cool and such but not dry or warm by any means...

I was thinking about getting bomber pants and jacket

 

[JaySimon]

I would consider hitting ski/snowboard shops to find some last years model stuff. IMO they have better style than the Klim stuff, and you are less likely to look exactly like the guy on the trailer over from you.

One thing to look out for while shopping is the rating. Ski jackets are measured in MM of waterproofness. Im not sure if snowmobile gear is? Example, 5000mm waterproof/5000mm breathability. These will be useless, and you will be dripping wet in an hour. 20,000mm waterproofness/20,000mm breathability is AWESOME. You can dump a beer down the front of yourself, and it isn't going to touch your inner clothes. This material also breaths well, which is real nice on warmer days. Look out for fully taped seams as well, as those help to keep moisture out.

All in all, just one dudes opinion, your mileage may vary. :d

 

[Taminator]

I would consider hitting ski/snowboard shops to find some last years model stuff. IMO they have better style than the Klim stuff, and you are less likely to look exactly like the guy on the trailer over from you.

One thing to look out for while shopping is the rating. Ski jackets are measured in MM of waterproofness. Im not sure if snowmobile gear is? Example, 5000mm waterproof/5000mm breathability. These will be useless, and you will be dripping wet in an hour. 20,000mm waterproofness/20,000mm breathability is AWESOME. You can dump a beer down the front of yourself, and it isn't going to touch your inner clothes. This material also breaths well, which is real nice on warmer days. Look out for fully taped seams as well, as those help to keep moisture out.

All in all, just one dudes opinion, your mileage may vary. :d

Good input. Taped seems are soooo important! For wet and wind!!!!
I know myself, I don't care as much about style and looking like someone else in the parking lot as I do about riding 10 hour days in -20 weather in 3 ft of snow...I want to KNOW I'm warm and dry ALL DAY...not wonder if I will be. As opposed to "I'm wet and cold, but boy I sure looked good in the parking lot...and noone looked like me" Liking your gear and your look is important, but the Klim gear is rated 100% waterproof and breathable and so much tougher-so rather than having a 'repel' factor, it is 100% waterproof due to Gortex lining. The rating isn't comparable to the ski/board stuff, I use that gear in the spring and it's not even in the same ballpark as the Klim gear I wear all winter. The ski/board gear stays dry to a point by repelling snow to a point...then after that you are soaked and cold! I have Burton with a 20,000mm rating-'repels' moisture to 20,000mm volume after that repelling is gone. I love that gear, but even a 20,000mm rating doesn't get you through the long, wet days, you can dump a beer down your front at the start of the day...but do it at the end of the day you'd just be wet and stunk like beer.

 

[jeremy8]

Good input. Taped seems are soooo important! For wet and wind!!!!
I know myself, I don't care as much about style and looking like someone else in the parking lot as I do about riding 10 hour days in -20 weather in 3 ft of snow...I want to KNOW I'm warm and dry ALL DAY...not wonder if I will be. As opposed to "I'm wet and cold, but boy I sure looked good in the parking lot...and noone looked like me" Liking your gear and your look is important, but the Klim gear is rated 100% waterproof and breathable and so much tougher-so rather than having a 'repel' factor, it is 100% waterproof due to Gortex lining. The rating isn't comparable to the ski/board stuff, I use that gear in the spring and it's not even in the same ballpark as the Klim gear I wear all winter. The ski/board gear stays dry to a point by repelling snow to a point...then after that you are soaked and cold! I have Burton with a 20,000mm rating-'repels' moisture to 20,000mm volume after that repelling is gone. I love that gear, but even a 20,000mm rating doesn't get you through the long, wet days, you can dump a beer down your front at the start of the day...but do it at the end of the day you'd just be wet and stunk like beer.

KLIM's warranty is second to none as well. Any probs with gear contact and they take care of it right away.

 

[OVERKILL 19]

I have a 5 year old MEC coat/shell the thing is like a big K-way. I love it, just add layers or open the water proof zippers to let more air in. I cant belive how well it works. It was thier top of the line mountain climbing coat. I think it was $280. I will never go to a big lined coat. My pants are Klim and will never go back, they are colder then my last pants but again layers are the key...at least fo me!

 

[Pro-Am Chris]

As far as bang for your buck. I think FXR gear is a pretty good quality for the price you pay. I have had mine for 5 years now and I am never wet or cold. It is a little bulky in comparison to Klim stuff but it is also less than half the price.

 

[Slamnek]

Klim Valdez. $400 but always dry and warm and built to ride its not a jacket that you can wear all the time.

 

[buck50]

i have all helly hansen stuff and LOVE it!!!! they are pretty much the pre-eminent cold weather clothing maufacturer on the planet!!! that's why pretty much everbody that works up north wears it. they have a great line up, stays warm and dry! not really the cheapest, but like others have said, you get what you pay for

 

[Modman]

As far as bang for your buck. I think FXR gear is a pretty good quality for the price you pay. I have had mine for 5 years now and I am never wet or cold. It is a little bulky in comparison to Klim stuff but it is also less than half the price.

X2 on the FXR, only time I get wet is when I have my full jacket on and start to sweat because it's too dam warm!! I waterproof my gear at the start of each year and at the end of the season the droplets still bead up and fall off. It is a little bulkier, but I've never been restricted or held back by it in any situations though.

 

[pistonbroke800]

Modman, what do you use to waterproof your gear?

 

[glengine]

KLIM's warranty is second to none as well. Any probs with gear contact and they take care of it right away.

I absolutely agree. This past winter i had a klim jacket that the zipper was giving me some issues so i shipped it back for warranty and they just shipped me out a brand new jacket. I had had the jacket for 3 years. I love all my klim gear and wouldn't ever go with anything else.

 

[paulw22]

I had Helly Hansen for a few years, it's realy good gear and fairly mainstream so the price is resonable. Last year bought Klim gear on sale at there Canada website for half price. Seems good so far, I like the purpose built padding.


Paul

 

[buck50]

I had Helly Hansen for a few years, it's realy good gear and fairly mainstream so the price is resonable. Last year bought Klim gear on sale at there Canada website for half price. Seems good so far, I like the purpose built padding.


Paul

when you can get the klim stuff for great deals, i would buy it! but at full pop, no thanks

 

[Johnny]

Ive been loving my Klim insulated jacket, warm & fuzzy even in -25 when I probably shoulnt have been out riding. I will definately be getting their pants this year, best gear Ive owned yet, a bit pricey but worth it.....