Outdoor Research Hemispheres Team GORE-TEX 3L Bib Pant - Men's

Stay dry, mobile, and avalanche-ready in the Hemispheres Team GORE-TEX 3L Bibs

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I wore the Hemispheres Bibs all season, from bootpacking couloirs to deep resort laps. The swing hatch is genius, the beacon pocket’s bomber, and they’ve never soaked through, even in days of wet cascade snow. They’re the most breathable GORE-TEX bibs I’ve worn and tough where it counts."

Powder days demand gear that’s as committed as we are, and the Outdoor Research Hemispheres Team GORE-TEX 3L Bibs are ready to deliver. Designed alongside OR’s pro athletes, these bibs are tuned for long tours, sidecountry drops, and storm-chasing missions. The 3-layer GORE-TEX construction shields us from wet weather while allowing heat to escape when the uphill grind kicks in.

Reinforced with stretch fabric in key zones and puncture-resistant scuff guards where it counts, these bibs hold up to everything from skinning to bushwhacking. Avalanche-ready touches like a dedicated beacon pocket and quick-release suspenders make them mountain-smart. The articulated fit and full side venting give us the mobility and breathability to stay out longer and move faster no matter how deep the day gets.

Details

Stormproof bibs designed with athletes for deep snow and technical tours
GORE-TEX 3L shell with C-Knit backer for waterproof, breathable comfort
Reinforced stretch panels and Kevlar scuff guards boost durability
Pocket with clip adds safety for backcountry travel
Zippered thigh vents allow for fast airflow on long climbs
Swing hatch design makes nature calls easier in the backcountry
Articulated fit and quick-release suspenders enhance mobility
Internal gaiters with power strap slots seal out snow and stay secure
Item #ODRZ968

Responsible Collection: [material] bluesign® APPROVED
Material: [membrane/laminate] GORE-TEX ePE (3-layer), C-Knit, [face fabric] 80D 100% recycled nylon, [back panel] 90D 88% nylon, 12% spandex stretch double weave, [scuff guard] 85% nylon, 15% Kevlar
Seams: fully sealed
Fit: regular
Inseam: 32in
Pockets: 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered side, 1 zippered bib
Venting: outer thigh zippers
Waist: bib, belt loops, swing hatch
Bib: yes
Gaiters: yes
Claimed Weight: 1lb 3.9oz
Activity: ski, snowboard

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5 out of 5 stars

February 4, 2025

Excellent touring bibs

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My drought-y La Nina winter meant that these bibs saw nary a snowflake until March, but then they took on 6 feet of snowfall in Whistler without complaint (or wet-out). Although they're built for backcountry use, I also used them heavily for ski race coaching, and I'm impressed by how well they held up to both scraping on fallen trees while touring and scraping freshly-sharpened edges while hauling racers. The massive side vents were big enough to remove mid-layers without taking off the bibs, in addition to serving as great vents. I also really liked the placement, size, and feature-richness of the pockets. The right thigh pocket has an elasticized mesh insert phone sleeve that kept my phone from knocking around during uphill & downhill travel, and there are key-keeper clips on both left and right pockets. Despite the durable construction and ample features, the bibs are somehow still pretty lightweight, flexible, and very breathable! I'm 6'3", 190 lbs, and I fit well in the medium, although I might've chosen the large if I wanted more room to layer. The bibs did take on an oil/grease stain midway through the winter that I was unable to completely remove despite repeated washes, but the DWR held up pretty well to going through the wash three consecutive times without re-treatment. OR gave me these free to try as an early preview, and I'm looking forward to subjecting these to (hopefully) much more snow next winter.

Alex A

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com

4 out of 5 stars

January 4, 2025

Converted to OR Bibs

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have avoided Bibs for ski pants in the past, but Outdoor Research's Hemisphere 3 Bibs may have converted me over. The shell is a high quality & durable fabric- even while running alpine gates or darting through backcountry trees, I don't have any scrapes on these. The combo between breathability, waterproofness, and windproofness was good as well. The chest pockets are great for keys, wallet, phone, etc,, and I really like the integrated mesh pockets inside the hip pockets- great for storing my avy beacon. There are also clips inside to keep beacons/keys secured. Why I didn't rate it a 10- Waterproofing- we'll all need to get used to the new Gor-tex PFAS Free products, and this is my first experience with it. The waterproofing wasn't as strong as previous shells, and requires more consistent applications through the season, but it's safer for the environment. Although I got wet on some seriously snow/rain days, I was usually dry, even if beaded water didn't fully wick off. - Bib Suspenders sometimes lose their position and need to be readjusted Overall, although I'll need to get used to the waterproofing, This is a great Bib from Outdoor Research that is a mainstay in my ski gear Note- I received this product to try for free from Outdoor Research.

Connor P