Gradient Cold Weather Bib
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Waterfowl : Waterfowl Marsh
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When the temps are at their lowest, the Gradient cold weather bib is the best layering option to be worn under the Delta Waders, with its non-compressible ultra thick fleece providing an insulation layer that will not compress under the pressure while standing in or wading in waist deep water.
Product ID: #70027Men's
Sizing Guide
Jacket & Tops Sizing
| Size | Chest | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 36 - 38" | 33" |
| Medium | 39 - 41" | 34" |
| Medium Tall | 39 - 41" | 36" |
| Large | 42 - 45" | 35" |
| Large Tall | 42 - 45" | 37" |
| X-Large | 46 - 49" | 36" |
| X-Large Tall | 46 - 49" | 38" |
| 2XL | 50 - 53" | 37" |
| 2XL Tall | 50 - 53" | 39" |
| 3XL | 54 - 57" | 38" |
Pant Sizing (Inches)
| Size | Waist | Reg | Tall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 30" | 31" | |
| 31 | 31" | 31" | |
| 32 | 32" | 31" | 33" |
| 33 | 33" | 32" | 34" |
| 34 | 34" | 32" | 34" |
| 35 | 35" | 32" | 34" |
| 36 | 36" | 33" | 34.5" |
| 37 | 37" | 33" | 34.5" |
| 38 | 38" | 33" | 34.5" |
| 40 | 40" | 33" | |
| 42 | 42" | 33" | |
| 44 | 44" | 33" |
Pant Sizing
| Size | Waist | Reg | Tall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 28 - 30" | 31" | |
| Medium | 31 - 33" | 31" | 33" |
| Large | 34 - 37" | 32" | 34" |
| X-Large | 38 - 41" | 32" | 34" |
| 2XL | 42 - 45" | 32" | 34" |
| 3XL | 46 - 49" | 32" | 34" |
Dakota Pant Sizing
| Size | Waist | Reg | Tall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 31" | 31" | |
| 32 | 33" | 31" | 33" |
| 34 | 35" | 32" | 34" |
| 36 | 37" | 32" | 34" |
| 38 | 39" | 32" | 34" |
| 40 | 41" | 32" | |
| 42 | 43" | 32" | |
| 44 | 45" | 32" |
Glove Sizing
| Size | Palm Circ | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Medium | 8 - 8.5" | 7.5 - 8" |
| Large | 9 - 9.5" | 8.5 - 9" |
| X-Large | 9.5 - 10" | 9 - 9.5" |
| 2XL | 10 - 10.5" | 9.5 - 10" |
Gaiter Sizing
| Size | Calf Circ | Boot Size |
|---|---|---|
| M/L | 17.5" | US 6-10" |
| L/XL | 18.5" | US 10-14" |
How to Take
Your Measurements
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1. SLEEVE MEASURE
Bend your elbow and put your hand on your hip. Measure from the center of the back of your neck, along the shoulder and down the elbow to the wrist bone.
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2. CHEST SIZE
Take measurement under armpits, around fullest part of chest and shoulder blades.
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3. WAIST SIZE
Measure around where you normally wear your pants, keeping the tape measure a bit loose or putting one finger between your body and the tape measure.
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4. INSEAM
In a standing position,measure from your crotch to where you want your pants to end, breaking at the top of the shoe in the front and just above the heel in the back.
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5. GLOVES
With hand partially closed, measure over the knuckles, around the hand, excluding the thumb.
Fit Guide
SITKA Gear engineers gear with a specific Fit and intended end use in mind. These functional designs provide the user with authentic garments for the right situation.
Fit Descriptions
We can communicate our Fit descriptions in 3 different ways. Keep in mind that each garment will allow for layering in accordance to the garments place in a system and described Fit
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P/F
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S/F
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E/F
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P/F - PERFORMANCE FIT
Designed for minimal layering. Whether an early season piece or already insulated this garment fits to prevent inefficiencies in heat retention caused by dead space.
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S/F - STANDARD FIT
Designed to accommodate layering for more versatility from early to late season climates.
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E/F - EXPEDITION FIT
Designed for maximum layering in the worst conditions. Cut roomier to accommodate additional layering underneath.
GORE™ OPTIFADE™ Concealment Waterfowl Marsh is designed for layout and blind hunting in the marsh, standing crops, and cut stubble fields.
Low profile suspension
Front zipper with dual sliders
Mapped textile
Imported
Product Comments
13 Reviews
Very happy with the product. I own the gradient pants and gradient bibs. I prefer the gradient bibs underneath the waders and the gradient pants underneath the Dakota bibs. The Gradient bibs are very warm but breath to prevent over heating. I like the slim fit around the ankle, this keeps the bibs legs from riding up my legs and my legs from rubbing in the waders. I am 5’9 190lbs and size large fits me very well.
Nothing pairs better with the waders than these pants. Stood in the water for 4 hours and couldn’t feel the cold.
Bought these to wear under breathable waders and wound up wearing them under pants deer hunting before I had l chance to duck hunt with them. 16° and I was toasty warm. Have since worn them under my waders in sub freezing temps and absolutely love them. They stay in my truck now just in case, lol. Love the warmth, flexibility and light weight. I’m 6’-3”, 260 and ordered an XL - I could probably make do with XXL, but these are fine. Highly recommend buying these if you’re on the fence, you will not be disappointed.
These bibs were my second Sitka purchase and I absolutely love them. They fit perfectly with the heavyweight bottoms and/or a pair of sweatpants underneath. I bought them for wearing underneath my neoprene waders for Wisconsin late season duck hunting (15-30 deg F), but they also work great for under my uninsulated fishing waders for early season trout fishing. I also wear them under my Carhartt bibs for extra warmth while ice fishing and they have yet to let the cold in. The reason for the four stars and not five is because the top zipper does not like to stay zipped completely after moving a bunch or having them under my other bibs. I put a small binder clip over the top zipper to keep them from falling, but it's not a huge deal breaker, but something I would appreciate to be fixed. The fleece is super soft and slips under garments very well, which is a huge bonus. I am 6'3" and 220 and the size large fits perfectly.
New addition this season, great purchase. Makes a huge difference when wearing lightweight breathable waders and standing in water hunting Arkansas timber. Also use them under bibs in below freezing temps while tree stand hunting deer, game changer. I have the light Fanatic Bibs this has made those any season bibs for me. I really like the thin lower leg material for tucking in my rubber knee boots.
Very comfortable and definitely an excellent garment. I do have some criticism. The fact that they don't have a shell creates problems if cockleburs or other debris fall between my waders and the bibs as it gets matted into the exposed fleece. Additionally, without a shell they look weird and makes you kind of self conscious going into the cafe for breakfast after a hunt. Also, stocking stirrups would have been a great feature.
My first exposure to Sitka was five years ago when I purchased a Boreal jacket. Best jacket I own. These bibs are no different. Have been using them multiple times this season and love them. I wear them under breathable waders and have performed great in temps below 20 degrees.
Bought these this year....only used them a few times so far. Already own the gradient pants but much prefer bibs over pants which is why i ordered these. They do not disappoint....these are great and feel like they are slightly warmer than the gradient pants. These bibs are great to layer under waders or hudson bibs
Excellent product, well made and very warm. I live in Michigan and whitetail hunt with the subalpine pattern. This piece works very well for layering up on cold mornings. I'm 6'5" and 235lbs and the xl bibs fit perfect!
SITKA Gear - 08.03.2018
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I just got these and have hunted in them several times. Overall, they are a great piece for what they were designed for. They have kept me good and warm in my waders and reduce the bulk of the Gradient Pants that you tend to get around the ankles which increases the overall comfort. The reason for not giving if 5 stars is that I don't think any thought was given to these being worn before or after the hunt as pants. I've seen several guys including me wear then into a diner after the hunt or just generally running around after a hunt and without pockets, you are constantly thinking, why not? It just begs the question when you wear them. The one pocket they have is in an odd location in my opinion due to the shoulder straps on the bib lining up with the pocket. At minimum, I would have put two of those pockets instead of one. As they are, I would think the pocket would function well for a left handed individual. I'm right handed and the pocket is awkward. Move it to the left side though and now it functions well for a right hander.
Overall great product, but the zipper doesn’t stay up. Very warm, fits great, incredibly comfortable and great for layering with more than just waders. Just wish the zipper would stay up.
These do exactly what they say they will do. they keep me warm in the coldest water underneath my waders. be careful though, once you've build up too much heat, you basically have to strip down to dump heat to avoid sweating. I would love to see a side zipper to account for this. I would also love to see foot straps to keep them from riding up when putting waders, or other pants on. All in all, would highly recommend these to someone who needs serious lower body insulation.
I bought these last season to layer under my Delta waders and they keep me extremely warm. I normally wear pants and merino base layer but when its going to be below 30 all day put these on and have yet to get cold. I'm 5'11" 185 and the size large fits very well.
My only reason for 4 stars is how much it limits my movement when I wear them compared to just pants and base layer underneath my waders. I have a set of large size 10 Delta waders and when I try to bend to kneel down, sit on a short seat, climb into a boat ETC. it makes movement tough in the knee area. Otherwise these are great.