The Flylow Baker bibs are the king of ski bibs for a reason. Well, several reasons, actually. Photo: Tim Manning//The Inertia
Recently, bibs have taken over snow sports. With ski trends leaning towards a baggier fit and style, and the utility of bibs over ski pants (more pockets, better protection from the elements, etc.) never in doubt, bibs have become the go-to choice for snowboarders and skiers alike.
It would be sheer hyperbole to attribute the rise of bibs to any one pair of them, but if there was a bib that has defined the recent upsurge, it would be the Flylow Baker Bibs ($430). Hardworking, versatile, loaded with pockets, and wildly durable, these are the bibs we would recommend to most skiers and snowboarders. They’ve been at the top of our list of the Best Ski Bibs for the past three years, as well as being a top choice for many other reviews of ski bibs.
Bottom Line: Flylow’s Baker Bibs are category-defining for the modern ski and snowboard bib. They are well-priced, wildly durable, and supremely useful with lots of pockets and a smart ventilation system. They’re a little on the heavier side and wouldn’t be our first choice for someone who spends most of their time on the skin track, but if you spend at least half of your ski season on the resort and are in the market for a pair of bibs, you should be strongly considering the Flylow Baker.
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Crushing groomers on a testing day in the Flylow Bakers. Photo: Tim Manning//The Inertia
Ski Bibs vs Ski Pants
Personally, I’m a massive fan of ski bibs over ski pants. They keep the snow out of your inner layers and provide a lot more storage for items. They might run a little warmer and heavier than your average pair of ski pants, but to me, that’s a very worthwhile trade-off. Backcountry specialists heading out on longer tours and those who tend to overheat might be more inclined towards pants, but for the vast majority of us, bibs make a whole lot of sense. I’ve reviewed a lot of them, and you can learn more in our Best Ski Bibs review. Spoiler alert: The Flylow Baker Bibs come out on top.
Still looking fresh after years of hard use. Photo: Tim Manning//The Inertia
Testing The Flylow Baker Bibs
I’ve owned the Flylow Baker Bibs since late 2019, purchased on my own dime before I was a gear editor at The Inertia. I have since tested dozens of pairs of ski bibs, probably 15 or so a season, and the Bakers remain at the top of our list. And no, that’s not just because they’re my personal favorite bibs, but because of their mass appeal for most skiers and boarders.
Flylow Baker Bib ($430)
Weight: 907 g
Best For: Resort/backcountry
Fit: Roomy/baggy
Notable Features: Plentiful pockets, interior and outer thigh vents
Pros: Plenty of pockets, heavy-duty material, great ventilation, awesome price point
Cons: Buckles for suspender straps can be a pain point with backpacks, a very popular design
Notable Features
Pockets
The Flylow Baker Bibs sport seven pockets. Three on the chest, two front hand pockets, one front thigh pocket, and a back pocket. All zippered, except for one of the chest pockets.
It’s not the absolute most pockets, or the best pocket layout (in my opinion, that accolade lies with the Trew Gear Trewth Bib), but it’s certainly enough to ditch the backpack for most days on the resort. A small drawback to mention here is that the front hand pockets are a bit small, more than enough to fit a cell phone, but not anything more than that. This is where that front thigh pocket comes in handy as a dump station for small items.
Inner and outer thigh vents on both legs allow for cross-ventilation to cool things down. Photo: Ella Boyd//The Inertia
Inner and Outer Thigh Vents
A standout feature of the Baker Bibs is the ventilation system. The bibs have both inner and outer thigh vents on each leg, which I’ve found to be incredibly useful, especially if you choose to use them for backcountry expeditions. These bibs wouldn’t be my first choice for someone who spends a majority of their snow season in the backcountry as opposed to the resort due to the heftier material, but they will certainly get the job done for short to mid-length tours.
Most bibs of a similar heft to the Bakers would struggle on the uphill, likely leading to overheating, but the Baker’s vents let you open up either side of each leg at the same time and get a real cross-breeze going. I also find myself often riding with the inner-thigh vents open, even on lighter powder days, as they rarely get snow inside of them, thanks to their location, and help keep cool air circulating while I work hard.
A long outer-thigh vent on the left side acts as a drop-seat for trips to the porcelain throne. Photo: Tim Manning//The Inertia
Price
For a bib with such a long list of useful features, one would likely expect a premium price. Thankfully, that’s not the case here. The Baker’s price tag of $430 is about an average-to-low price for a pair of ski bibs, with more “premium” bibs from bigger ski brands often commanding prices of $650-$700 or more. In comparison, the Mountain Hardwear Firefall Bibs, a pair of budget ski bibs, cost $240.
Material
The Baker Bibs use Flylow’s proprietary Surface 3L material with a 150 Denier face fabric that makes them super durable. There’s a bit of heft to the material, but it has a nice weight to it, like a pair of Carhartt pants, rather than the crinkly stiffness of some other bibs on the market. The material isn’t the most breathable, but it’s more than enough for resort riding, and the ample ventilation helps as well for more strenuous endeavors.
Like I said, I’ve owned the same pair of Baker Bibs since 2019. While a lot of my time on-snow has been dedicated to testing other bibs on the market, the Baker Bibs remain my gold standard—these are my go-to resort pair and the point of comparison for other bibs in our gear tests. And despite that fact, they’re hardly worse for wear. Some scuffs are inevitable, but overall, my Baker Bibs have withstood a surprising amount of abuse, from run-ins with trees to sliding wipeouts on rock-hard ice.
The exterior is also coated with a non-PFC Durable Water Repellent coating. The DWR lasts about as long as most on the market. I’d recommend re-upping with a Nikwax treatment once or twice a season to keep things performing at their best.
Other Nice-To-Have Features
Drop Seat: A big drawback of bibs is the trouble they present when nature comes a callin’. Luckily, the Bakers have a drop-seat/swing hatch to let you take a seat on the toilet without completely disrobing when the time arises. It’s not a full drop-seat, only opening fully on the left side, but it’s more than enough to get the job done.
Belt Loops: Great for wearing a belt (duh) if you prefer that, I love them as attachment points for things like gloves, a soft water bottle, etc.
Somewhat chunky buckles are one of the few drawbacks to the Baker Bibs. Photo: Tim Manning//The Inertia
Drawbacks
The drawbacks to the Flylow Baker Bibs are few but noteworthy. First off is the weight. All the extra thick material, pockets, and zippers make for a heftier product than some other bibs; that’s just inevitable. At 907 grams, they’re a far cry from lighter, more backcountry-oriented bibs like the Mountain Hardwear High Exposure (553 g) or the Patagonia Snowdrifter (650 g).
Secondly, if you pride yourself on standing out from the masses, the Bakers won’t help you do so. The word about them is out, and it’s likely that you won’t be the only one wearing the Baker Bibs wherever you ski or ride in North America.
The final, and fairly nitpicky, drawback is my personal complaint with the strap buckles on these bibs. They’re just a little bulkier than I would like to have on a pair of bibs, and can be a little uncomfortable with a backpack on over them, at least for my bony shoulders. However, it likely wouldn’t be that hard to DIY a lower-profile solution. That said, I hope to see lower-profile suspender buckles on the Bakers in the future.
The baggier fit makes for easy movement with no restrictions. Photo: Tim Manning//The Inertia
The Competition
The closest comparison to the Baker is the Trewth Bib Primo ($520) from Trew Gear. Loaded with pockets and made from a similarly bombproof but easy-moving material, the Trewth bibs come oh-so-close to the level of perfection of the Baker Bibs. We gave the Baker the edge with the cross-venting system that adds to their versatility, and the fact that Trew’s sizing, although extensive with the inclusion of short, tall, and plus-size options, can be hard to dial in.
Another hardwearing favorite of ours is the Patagonia Snowdrifter. Competitively priced at $400, these bibs are fairly slim on features, but high on quality, with a durable, breathable material that performs well across a wide variety of mountain conditions, from midwinter powder to spring slush, as well as the skintrack.
If you’re looking for bibs designed for backcountry use, dirt-cheap bibs, or just more options, check out our review of the Best Ski Bibs.
Pockets, belt loops, and velcro adjustment, oh my! Photo: Tim Manning//The Inertia
Final Thoughts
If you are a skier or snowboarder who spends a decent amount of time on the resort and are looking for a pair of bibs that will last them the next four years at least, like to have pockets and useful features, and spend at least 50% of their time on the resort, there’s a high likelihood that the Flylow Baker Bibs are the ones for you. I wouldn’t necessarily suggest these bibs for peak-baggers or backcountry specialists due to their weight, but for the rest of us, the Flylow Bakers should be at the very top of the list of options for ski and snowboard bibs.
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