Salomon Sideways 3L Bib ($325)

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Salomon/Grant GundersonThe bibs on their own (left) and Cody Townsend using the bibs (right).

Finding the right pair of ski pants can be a high maintenance project. You want stylish, but not obnoxious. Baggy, but not too baggy. Technical, but not nerdy. Salomon's Sideways Bib takes the hassle out finding the right pair of pants because, well, they're probably exactly what you're looking for.

WHAT IT IS:
Designed with input from big-mountain skier Cody Townsend, Salomon's Sideways Bib is a straight approach to ski pants that put up with long, harsh winter environments. "The main requirement was keeping all snow out of your pants," said Townsend, who wore the Sideways Bib every day last winter. "No one likes to deal with a wet butt. Good pants keep your butt dry. If you tomahawk down something, it's nice not to feel a gallon of snow down your pants." With a removable bib, you're in control over how much snow protection you want. Zip it off when you're stomping park tricks all day or keep it attached when you're floating through blower pow. Deep chest pockets are perfect for stashing an energy bar without it freezing, and soft Velcro suspenders allow for quick adjustments on the fly.