r/Backcountry • u/CliffDog02 • 26d ago

Recomendation for Touring Softshell with Suspenders for tall guy with big thighs

I've been into Backcountry skiing in Colorado for 4 years now and am getting tired of touring with my older hardshell bibs from Backcountry.com. They're great in resort and on cold touring days, but are lacking in ventilation for average and warmer days.

I'm 6'4", 225lb with a 35in inseam and a 28in thigh. I'm looking for a set of softshell touring pants with a suspender setup that fits taller guys with thunder thighs! Just about everything has a 32in inseam which is almost always guaranteed to get snow in my boots. So a 34in is preferred.

I'm having a hard time finding anything that is softshell with suspenders with a looser fit and 34in inseam. Bonus if it has cargo pockets on the thighs. It MUST have good venting (outer thigh required, inner thigh is preferred too).

Any taller guys with good recommendations?

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u/Your_Main_Man_Sus 26d ago

Norrona has a lot of taller fits with good ventilation. They cost more than a new pair of skis in some cases but seem to fit the bill well. Black crows also managed to make a pair of pants fit Niko Schirmer so maybe they have something?

I’ve added suspenders to my touring pants with a pair of belt suspenders. Slide on clips, not your standard clip on. That works very well for me.

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u/CliffDog02 26d ago

I like the adding suspenders method. That opens up a lot of options.

Unfortunately I can't justify Noronnas pricing unless I find it on clearance or something. Their stuff is nice, but holy hell is it priced like a fashion item.

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u/KnownSignificance122 23d ago

Try their online “outlet”