Holden Fader Bib

The Holden Fader Bib Pants had a lot to offer, and testers noted several features that were dialed and on point: tacky silicone inner cuffs with leg gaiters kept lower legs warm and dry, wide suspenders were easy to adjust, and a high waist offered extra length for oversized and extremely useful pockets with enough room to carry essentials, tools and other items you could need on the mountain or in the backcountry. Considering many outwear pieces we evaluated had pockets too small to pack skins, the generous pocket sizes were appreciated. The external waist adjustment was also a handy feature, and the bibs have leather belt loops if you need to cinch the waist further.

The overall feel was comfortable, baggy and slouchy, and didn’t ride too high or low in the crotch – definitely a fit ideal for resort snowboarders. While the fabric on these snowboard bibs is one of the most durable Active Junky testers took to the mountain, and it is certainly waterproof, the material is a bit on the heavy side and doesn’t breathe as well as other pants and bibs testers have used. But the only major issues testers noted was the small fly opening, which unfortunately could be enough of an annoyance to stop our testers from purchasing these snowboard bib pants.

Pro: The kangaroo pouch was a favorite among testers. The fit was comfortable and baggy and would be a great choice especially for snowboarders who appreciate extra room for movement. And the leather details are a nice touch.

Cons: Testers noted one major flaw in the bibs: both Active Junky testers commented that the fly opening was extremely small.

Key Attribute: Features, especially the kangaroo pouch and silicone pant cuffs

Tester Comments: “If it wasn’t for the fly, this would be a perfect resort bib and one I would definitely buy if the fly issue was addressed. Besides that, the bibs were comfortable, and we loved the huge pockets! Plenty of room to carry the essentials. From wind and cold to sunshine, my legs were warm and dry throughout both conditions.”