One-Piece Suits
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How we choose: The best one-piece suits highlighted here were selected based on 16 reviews of 13 products. Our top picks are those that are readily-available in the United States and have received the highest overall ratings from reviewers.
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Patagonia Ice Nine Suit
(2 reviews)
Featured review
by Dave
The best winter mountaineering shell I have ever seen. Bright colors for visibility in low visibility situations or avalanches. Heavy duty Gore-Tex material prevents punctures from ice axes, crampons, rocks from hit when doing a sitting glacade. Many many zippered vents full length removing the need to take your plastic boots off in order to put on the one piece shell. Best piece of kit I have ever purchased.
Reasons to Buy
- Durable fabric with extra fabric in needed places like around ankles where crampons are known to tear gear to shreds
- 3 ply Gore-Tex, taped seams
- High visibility color fabric excellent for whiteout conditions
- Numerous zippers for venting and allowing one to put it on without having to take off your plastic boots.
- One piece prevents snow from getting into your gear or up your back in a sitting glacade or in high winds
Reasons to Avoid
- Hard to find, I don't think that Patagonia makes it any more...
- Not great if trying to camouflage yourself in the snow lol
I have put mine through an enormous amount of abuse and falls and the suite is still intact with no patches or holes and is still the first thing I grab when going on a winter mountaineering expedition. I do a lot of solo mountaineering and am glad that the color makes me stand out in the white background of winter. Of all the expensive gear I have for winter mountaineering this is the one piece that I always get compliments on. The full length zippers allow not only the obvious ability to put on your bulky plastic/rigid boots but also allow for full ventilation keeping you cool when hiking below the treeline or above the treeline on a sunny/warm winter day.
Read more: Patagonia Ice Nine Suit reviews (2)
The North Face Himalayan Suit
(3 reviews)
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Featured review
by Marc
This is the best down suit you can buy for your money. It's warm and does its job in the coldest of weather. Keeps you warm and dry, very comfortable, it's like wearing a nice down sleeping bag. It's great for any winter activity. It's best for winter camping and long treks or walks on cold days. I wear the suit all the time around the house or outside, it's that comfortable. I have gotten many compliments on the suit. I would recomend this suit to anyone whos is always cold or wants to be comfortable during the winter.
Reasons to Buy
- Great warmth
- Durability
- Easy to move around in
- Easy in and out
- Great for blocking wind
Reasons to Avoid
- none.
It's warm and does its job in the coldest of weather. Keeps you warm and dry, very comfortable it's like wearing a nice down sleeping bag. It's great for any winter activity. It's best for winter camping and long treks or walks on cold days. I wear the suit all the time around the house or outside its that comfortable. I have gotten many compliments on the suit. I would recomend this suit to anyone who is always cold or wants to be comfortable during the winter. If you buy your proper size it will fit great i love my suit it's not loose or super tight it fits just nice and snug , i have eaven fell asleep in the suit, its just like wearing a sleeping bag, overall fit is great.
Read more: The North Face Himalayan Suit reviews (3)
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