It was just after sunrise on a cold February morning in Colorados backcountry. Three others and I put on our skins and prepared to cross the wilderness boundary, starting our climb. I was testing the Flylow Mens Stash ski bibs, and we were on a videography mission.

　　I had high hopes for conditions, though we had already encountered trouble with the approach. The videographers snowmobile died halfway in. We consolidated our camera gear and riders onto one sled — a hilarious yet inconvenient sight.

　　We stood on the opposing running boards, hands on one side of the handlebars. Thankfully, my snowmobile key was attached to the integrated D-ring on my ski bibs — in case we toppled over. 

　　Despite the challenges, we had arrived and were ascending the skin track. The promise of good turns fueled our stoke.

　　We played leapfrog, shooting film of each other down the run. I unclipped and post-holed several times through chest-deep pow to get a good shot. From the face shots to hiking through deep snow, I was happy to be wearing the Stash bibs.

　　In short: The Flylow Stash Bibs ($420) are versatile and durable mens ski bibs that are perfect for resort and backcountry conditions. This dense 3L layer is easy to enter with a center zipper and even easier to dump heat thanks to inner and outer thigh vents. Made with 100% recycled materials and extra reinforcement in high-friction areas, these bibs for men are well-constructed and worth the moderate price. 

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　　(Photo/Eric Phillips) Flylow Stash Mens Ski Bibs Review: Material The Stash ski bibs for men are thick, 100% recycled polyester 3L shell bibs with a blend of softshell and hardshell textiles. The softshell is made to be stretchy, allowing dynamic movements while also retaining its high 20K waterproof rating. This fabric feels soft and holds warmth. The surface makes water bead up.

　　Flylow takes sustainability seriously, including Bluesign and Oeko-Tex certifications, and meets high environmental and safety standards for its sourced products. 100% of the Stash mens ski bib polyester comes from recycled materials. The Durable Water Repellent (DWR) applied to the bib is also made without toxic perfluorocarbons (PFCs). 

　　The zones around the knees and glutes — areas of high friction and use — are strategically reinforced with durable fabric. Additionally, the entire cuff, not just the inner ankle, is reinforced, with the inner ankles kick patch being considerably larger than on other ski bibs Ive tested. As someone who snowmobiles, snowboards,splitboards, and generally destroys gear, I thinkthese bits stand out in terms of durability.

　　(Photo/Eric Phillips) Pockets The mens Stash Bibs have five pockets in total: two small zippered chest pockets and two larger zippered thigh pockets. The right one has an extendable tether for a device and an inner mesh pocket sleeve. Theres also a zippered back right-side pocket.

　　Overall, the Stash bibs have adequate storage for a full day outside. But the chest pocket design is my biggest gripe. It simply wont fit my iPhone. The lack of space isnt an issue at the resort, as I can use the thigh pockets. Still, in the backcountry, the thigh pocket is the only one with a tether for a beacon.

　　To maintain safe electronic interference separation, I cant use the other thigh pocket for my phone. My beacon (I use the Mammut Barryvox S2) will fit in the chest pocket, although its tight and has no clip. Still, the pockets can hold enough snacks and equipment for a day at the resort or on the skin track for a long climb.

　　(Photo/Eric Phillips) Who They’re For As the name suggests, the Stash bibs are for powder skiers and snowboarders who want to find deep snow with enough durability for a long day on ski lifts and enough breathability for the skin track.

　　Flylow designed these mens bibs for riders who appreciate features like an integrated D-ring on the waistband (for a snowmobile key), the option to snap in the powder skirt of a matching Flylow jacket, and both inner and outer leg vents for airflow.

　　At $420, the price packs a punch for a 3L shell that erases the line between feeling lightweight yet thick and durable. This front-zipper bib is an excellent fit for the rider wanting a one-quiver bib ready for various activities.

　　(Photo/Eric Phillips) Conclusion After that first solid 10-hour day of storm riding and photographing in February, I put serious miles on these bibs. The season continued with various days at the ski resort and in the backcountry. Its hard to find flaws in these mens ski bibs.

　　I have to get picky — like the lack of boot gaiter hooks, my preference for backcountry pockets, or the fact that the leg cuffs could be slightly narrower with less of a bell-bottom shape.

　　Overall, the Flylow Stash Bibs are pretty good for the price point, especially for a 20k/20k waterproof, three-layer, 100% recycled fabric ski bib. After a season with this pair and my previous on-snow experience with multiple pairs of Flylow bibs, Im confident that these will hold up to several seasons of use. And if they finally start to wear out, you can send them back to Flylow for store credit off a new pair of bibs — a pretty sweet deal on top of versatile, durable, good-looking bibs for hybrid riders.

　　(Photo/Eric Phillips)

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