Lightweight down filled bib overalls

[itsarufflifehere]

Anyone know good light weight down coveralls for trapping. Available on line, that hold up and don't break bank. Short sizes

 

[peterk1234]

Anyone know good light weight down coveralls for trapping. Available on line, that hold up and don't break bank. Short sizes

Lightweight down, hold up and don't break the bank do not go hand in hand

Are you looking to wear it while hiking in and checking the traps or pack it in and put it on when needed?

I use a pair from Feathered Freinds. Not cheap but super warm and packable. I use it for glassing. Full zip so you can put it in and off with boots on.

I also use an older pair of ski bibs. It has primaloft. Durable and warm. Not nearly as light. You can get really good deals on them though.

 

[AWS]

Having trapped northern MN .and WI through the winter unless your on a snow machine your going to cook in insulate bibs. I wore to insulated bibs for construction work where didn't get to move for long periods of time. For hiking, skiing or snowshoeing into and making sets in the cold, wool or heavy synthetic long johns and fleece pants and carry a pair of light weight windproof breathable over pants if you need to stop for awhile. The last thing you want to get is sweated up.

If your working off a snow machine get a two piece snowmobile suit.

If you get down wet it mats and stays wet.

 

[greengt88]

Rivers West bibs are great for the price. They are fleece and would be suitable for walking a trap line.

 

[hunt0168]

My vote would be wool. Down is excellent when it’s dry. Useless if wet. Wool is durable and maintains it’s insulating qualities much better in the chance it gets wet.