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The 686 Exploration Bibs are your ultimate partner for any alpine adventure. Featuring infiDRY® 20K fabric with DWR coating and fully taped Bemis® seams, they keep you dry no matter the conditions. The Air-Flo™ mesh-lined vents and adjustable elastic straps ensure you stay comfortable, while the BOA® compatible boot system and 500D Cordura inner kick panels provide durability and practicality. With a shell design and a host of other thoughtful features like the audio buttonhole and printed inner lining, these bibs are ready to explore every corner of the mountain with you.
infiDRY® Stretch Fabric + DWR
infiDRY® 20K Membrane – 686's exclusive waterproof and breathable fabric fuses their specifically engineered signature fabrics with multiple levels of elemental protection to keep you dry. infiDRY® 20K is their best level of waterproofing to withstand any conditions Mother Nature may throw at you.
Printed Inner Lining
Air-Flo™ Mesh Lined Inner Leg Vents
Air-Flo™ Mesh Lined Hip Vents
Fully Taped Bemis® Seams
Lower Back Stretch Panel
Boot Gusset with Snap Closure
BOA® Compatible Boot System in Gaiter
Boot Gaiter with Lycra Stretch Panel and Boot Lace Hook
500D Cordura® Inner Kick Panel
Adjustable Elastic Straps
Audio Buttonhole
Breathability Rating (g) | Breathability Level | Activity Level |
0 - 10000 | Low to moderate breathability | Resort skiing & snowboarding / walking / low intensity activity |
11000 - 15000 | Moderate breathability | Resort skiing & snowboarding / hiking / moderate intensity activity |
16000 - 20000 | High breathability | Backcountry skiing & snowboarding / backpacking / moderate to high intensity activity |
21000+ | Very high breathability | Backcountry skiing & snowboarding / biking / high intensity activity |
Warmth | Description | Ideal Conditions |
Shell | Outer shell with no insulation. Pair with base layers and mid layers to fine tune the level of warmth required. | Variable |
Warm | Light insulation. Use additional base or mid layers to add warmth when temperatures drop. | 20° - 35° |
Warmer | Moderate insulation. Suitable for cold conditions. | 10° - 25° |
Warmest | Heavy insulation. Designed to keep you comfortable and protected on the coldest days. | Below 15° |