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Hardscrabble Bibs | Skre Gear
Hardscrabble Bibs | Skre Gear
Hardscrabble Bibs | Skre Gear
Hardscrabble Bibs | Skre Gear
Hardscrabble Bibs | Skre Gear
Hardscrabble Bibs | Skre Gear
Hardscrabble Bibs | Skre Gear
Hardscrabble Bibs | Skre Gear
Hardscrabble Bibs | Skre Gear
Hardscrabble Bibs | Skre Gear
Hardscrabble Bibs | Skre Gear
Hardscrabble Bibs | Skre Gear
Hardscrabble Bibs | Skre Gear

Hardscrabble Bibs

Silent, water-resistant soft-shell bib for mid-late season hunting.Silent, water-resistant soft-shell bib for mid-late season hunting.

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DESCRIPTION

As the days get shorter and warmer season hunts give way to cooler days and north winds, the Hardscrabble Bib is your go-to outer layer for the ultimate in silent comfort and performance.  Crafted with MTN-X2 Face Fabric and bonded to an interior micro-fleece, the Hardscrabble Bib compliments a wide range of layering options to carry you from Mid to Late Season hunts.  Designed for comfort and performance featuring a two-way full leg zipper system for easy layering and venting, water-resistant and silent soft shell face fabric, pass through hand muff pocket, 5 full zip pockets for all your gear, micro fleece lining for comfort and insulation, and fully adjustable stay-put shoulder straps.  The Hardscrabble Bib will be your first choice for all-day comfort for many of your days in the field.

Recommended use: Early to Mid-Season
Weight: 1 lb 6 oz

Fabric Details

  • MTN-X2 Soft-Shell Face Fabric
  • 100% Polyester

Product Features

  • Anatomical Fit
  • Gusseted Crotch
  • Zippered Cargo Pockets
  • Zippered Rear Pockets
  • Water-Resistant
  • Ultra-Quiet

Special Technology

  • Durable Water-Resistant Teflon Shield+
  • YKK Zippers

LIFETIME WARRANTY

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30 DAY RISK FREE GUARANTEE

You have 30 days from the date of purchase to return any unused product (tags must be attached) for a full refund or size exchange.

Overall rating: 4.681818 / 5 from 88 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Hardscrabble Bibs offer a great fit and quality, making them suitable for early to mid-season hunting. Customers appreciate their durability and functionality, though opinions on size vary. The water-resistant and ultra-quiet fabric ensures silent comfort and performance in the field.

Summary topics

  • Size: 13%
  • Fit: 20%
  • Season Suitability: 9%
  • Material Quality: 13%

Review topics: ["size","fit","quality","issues","design","pockets","material","legs","feel","customer service","zippers","shipping","pants","bibs","gear","season","access","layer","exchange","jacket","choice","side","rain","addition","wind"].

Review highlights

  • "He stayed warm, was able to move quietly, loved the pockets/hand warmer, and the fit was perfect." — Brooke D.
  • "I normally wear 34x34 pants and a large fits perfectly." — Razik D.
  • "Good quality material." — KEVIN F.

Reviews

Great bibs

"Bibs fit true to size and are as advertised but the top of the bib rubs on my nibs making them tenderI will try to readjust. On the adjustment note, I wish there was a shorter leg option especially because these can't be hemmed. Perhaps if the bottom 4" or so was hook and loop that could be adjusted and the zippers aren't in the mud either Another note for feedback is a waterproof seat in addition to the lower legs. Don't get these if you're wearing a pack as the buckles will likely sit under the pack straps. Haven't tested in the field but my other Skre items have held up better than Kuiu and are better generalist items than Sitka."

— Ryan D. (4/5)

Hardscrabble bibs

"These bibs are great comfortable true to size quality and value for price"

— Tony M. (5/5)

Hardscrabble Bibs

"I've been looking for a pair of bibs like this for a long time. All other bibs these days are only built for extreme cold. I like thinner gear that I can wear earlier in the season and layer for cold weather. Too many great features to list. Just read the description. The only con is that the metal zippers rattle. I cut all the metal tabs off the zippers and slipped on the little rope pulls. Now these things are silent!"

— Shawn D. (5/5)

Really good, almost great.

"Overall i am very impressed by these bibs. One underrated feature is the side zip with 3 zippers. This makes it so incredibly easy to put on or access and adjust your base layers. The front facing leg pockets make getting to things without the risk of it falling out like with side pockets. This is an awesome feature while in a saddle. Great range of motion without being loose. Most of the material is incredibly quiet. The only drawback is the material on the bottom 10 inches or so. Its a bit loud when your cuffs rub together when your walking. Sitting in a stand or saddle the cuffs shouldn't pose much of an issue. I don't believe the Hardscrabble pants have this same feature. One feature I'd love to see added would be a snap at the bottom of the cuff to be able to close it up around the boot. This may also help keep the cuffs from rubbing together. These are a really good bib, quality build, soft interior, the easiest bibs to put on or take off, really well though out pocket placement and stay in place shoulder staps really sell it. But the noisy cuffs and lack of a way to secure the cuff tighter take it down a notch for me. I'm 5'11" 192lbs and chose XL for late season layering. Perfect fit for what i have planned."

— Shawn C. (4/5)

Perfect.

"Perfect."

— Guy P. (5/5)

Outstanding!

"Bought slate grey hardscrabble bibs. Perfectly true to size. Just wore them for a week of maple tree tapping in snowshoes at -20C. Wore a normal merino base layer. This setup kept me warm and agile to work all day long in snowshoes over 2 feet of snow. Fabric resisted drill bit friction while stowing the drill on my hip belt. Well done once again Skre team!"

— Phil B. (5/5)

Runs a little small. I

"Runs a little small. I expected to be able to put a single base layer underneath, a little to snug. Still not a terrible fit, very comfortable, and love the material on the inside of the bottom legs. That little addition kept me dry why trudging through a foot of snow for 3 hours."

— George H. (4/5)

Excellent gear, quick shipping

"Excellent gear, quick shipping"

— kurt v. (5/5)

Excellent Gear

"I love this gear. It’s athletic fit there’s not a ton of room in the bibs so if you wear a lot of gear underneath your bibs, buy a size up for bow hunters there’s a minor amount of swish so these are not my go to bibs for spot and stalk, but they are great in the saddle and the stand"

— Gilbert P. (5/5)

Nice bibs!

"I really like the Hardscrabble bibs! They are warm, comfortable and resist light moisture. I'm really tall and typically wear a 38" inseam jean and have a hard time finding hunting clothes that actually fit. Having said that I wish this item would come in tall lengths. I have the tall, 36" hardscrabble pants that fit great in the length but the bibs only come in 34" inseam. This is not an issue if I wear rubber boots, I can just tuck them in but a lot of times I hike in pretty far and need to wear hiking boots. The issue is they are not long enough to prevent air from entering as I'm walking and especially once sitting on cold windy days. I've had them about a year but wanted to get a full season in before reviewing. I've been pleased with them in wind and rain. I will say that they prevent light rain from wetting out but in a downpour they will eventually wet out but having said that I know its not rain gear. Overall I am satisfied with this product and will continue to purchase items from Skre!"

— JP (4/5)

Q&A

What temps could you realistically get down to in these? Also I have a pair of the Kodiak pants to wear with them.
This is an all season bib and can be used in all sorts of climates and temperature ranges. Depending on how you layer and how your body temp runs can vary.

Overall rating: 4.681818 / 5 from 88 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Hardscrabble Bibs offer a great fit and quality, making them suitable for early to mid-season hunting. Customers appreciate their durability and functionality, though opinions on size vary. The water-resistant and ultra-quiet fabric ensures silent comfort and performance in the field.

Summary topics

  • Size: 13%
  • Fit: 20%
  • Season Suitability: 9%
  • Material Quality: 13%

Review topics: ["size","fit","quality","issues","design","pockets","material","legs","feel","customer service","zippers","shipping","pants","bibs","gear","season","access","layer","exchange","jacket","choice","side","rain","addition","wind"].

Review highlights

  • "He stayed warm, was able to move quietly, loved the pockets/hand warmer, and the fit was perfect." — Brooke D.
  • "I normally wear 34x34 pants and a large fits perfectly." — Razik D.
  • "Good quality material." — KEVIN F.

Reviews

Great bibs

"Bibs fit true to size and are as advertised but the top of the bib rubs on my nibs making them tenderI will try to readjust. On the adjustment note, I wish there was a shorter leg option especially because these can't be hemmed. Perhaps if the bottom 4" or so was hook and loop that could be adjusted and the zippers aren't in the mud either Another note for feedback is a waterproof seat in addition to the lower legs. Don't get these if you're wearing a pack as the buckles will likely sit under the pack straps. Haven't tested in the field but my other Skre items have held up better than Kuiu and are better generalist items than Sitka."

— Ryan D. (4/5)

Hardscrabble bibs

"These bibs are great comfortable true to size quality and value for price"

— Tony M. (5/5)

Hardscrabble Bibs

"I've been looking for a pair of bibs like this for a long time. All other bibs these days are only built for extreme cold. I like thinner gear that I can wear earlier in the season and layer for cold weather. Too many great features to list. Just read the description. The only con is that the metal zippers rattle. I cut all the metal tabs off the zippers and slipped on the little rope pulls. Now these things are silent!"

— Shawn D. (5/5)

Really good, almost great.

"Overall i am very impressed by these bibs. One underrated feature is the side zip with 3 zippers. This makes it so incredibly easy to put on or access and adjust your base layers. The front facing leg pockets make getting to things without the risk of it falling out like with side pockets. This is an awesome feature while in a saddle. Great range of motion without being loose. Most of the material is incredibly quiet. The only drawback is the material on the bottom 10 inches or so. Its a bit loud when your cuffs rub together when your walking. Sitting in a stand or saddle the cuffs shouldn't pose much of an issue. I don't believe the Hardscrabble pants have this same feature. One feature I'd love to see added would be a snap at the bottom of the cuff to be able to close it up around the boot. This may also help keep the cuffs from rubbing together. These are a really good bib, quality build, soft interior, the easiest bibs to put on or take off, really well though out pocket placement and stay in place shoulder staps really sell it. But the noisy cuffs and lack of a way to secure the cuff tighter take it down a notch for me. I'm 5'11" 192lbs and chose XL for late season layering. Perfect fit for what i have planned."

— Shawn C. (4/5)

Perfect.

"Perfect."

— Guy P. (5/5)

Outstanding!

"Bought slate grey hardscrabble bibs. Perfectly true to size. Just wore them for a week of maple tree tapping in snowshoes at -20C. Wore a normal merino base layer. This setup kept me warm and agile to work all day long in snowshoes over 2 feet of snow. Fabric resisted drill bit friction while stowing the drill on my hip belt. Well done once again Skre team!"

— Phil B. (5/5)

Runs a little small. I

"Runs a little small. I expected to be able to put a single base layer underneath, a little to snug. Still not a terrible fit, very comfortable, and love the material on the inside of the bottom legs. That little addition kept me dry why trudging through a foot of snow for 3 hours."

— George H. (4/5)

Excellent gear, quick shipping

"Excellent gear, quick shipping"

— kurt v. (5/5)

Excellent Gear

"I love this gear. It’s athletic fit there’s not a ton of room in the bibs so if you wear a lot of gear underneath your bibs, buy a size up for bow hunters there’s a minor amount of swish so these are not my go to bibs for spot and stalk, but they are great in the saddle and the stand"

— Gilbert P. (5/5)

Nice bibs!

"I really like the Hardscrabble bibs! They are warm, comfortable and resist light moisture. I'm really tall and typically wear a 38" inseam jean and have a hard time finding hunting clothes that actually fit. Having said that I wish this item would come in tall lengths. I have the tall, 36" hardscrabble pants that fit great in the length but the bibs only come in 34" inseam. This is not an issue if I wear rubber boots, I can just tuck them in but a lot of times I hike in pretty far and need to wear hiking boots. The issue is they are not long enough to prevent air from entering as I'm walking and especially once sitting on cold windy days. I've had them about a year but wanted to get a full season in before reviewing. I've been pleased with them in wind and rain. I will say that they prevent light rain from wetting out but in a downpour they will eventually wet out but having said that I know its not rain gear. Overall I am satisfied with this product and will continue to purchase items from Skre!"

— JP (4/5)

Q&A

What temps could you realistically get down to in these? Also I have a pair of the Kodiak pants to wear with them.
This is an all season bib and can be used in all sorts of climates and temperature ranges. Depending on how you layer and how your body temp runs can vary.

Overall rating: 4.681818 / 5 from 88 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Hardscrabble Bibs offer a great fit and quality, making them suitable for early to mid-season hunting. Customers appreciate their durability and functionality, though opinions on size vary. The water-resistant and ultra-quiet fabric ensures silent comfort and performance in the field.

Summary topics

  • Size: 13%
  • Fit: 20%
  • Season Suitability: 9%
  • Material Quality: 13%

Review topics: ["size","fit","quality","issues","design","pockets","material","legs","feel","customer service","zippers","shipping","pants","bibs","gear","season","access","layer","exchange","jacket","choice","side","rain","addition","wind"].

Review highlights

  • "He stayed warm, was able to move quietly, loved the pockets/hand warmer, and the fit was perfect." — Brooke D.
  • "I normally wear 34x34 pants and a large fits perfectly." — Razik D.
  • "Good quality material." — KEVIN F.

Reviews

Great bibs

"Bibs fit true to size and are as advertised but the top of the bib rubs on my nibs making them tenderI will try to readjust. On the adjustment note, I wish there was a shorter leg option especially because these can't be hemmed. Perhaps if the bottom 4" or so was hook and loop that could be adjusted and the zippers aren't in the mud either Another note for feedback is a waterproof seat in addition to the lower legs. Don't get these if you're wearing a pack as the buckles will likely sit under the pack straps. Haven't tested in the field but my other Skre items have held up better than Kuiu and are better generalist items than Sitka."

— Ryan D. (4/5)

Hardscrabble bibs

"These bibs are great comfortable true to size quality and value for price"

— Tony M. (5/5)

Hardscrabble Bibs

"I've been looking for a pair of bibs like this for a long time. All other bibs these days are only built for extreme cold. I like thinner gear that I can wear earlier in the season and layer for cold weather. Too many great features to list. Just read the description. The only con is that the metal zippers rattle. I cut all the metal tabs off the zippers and slipped on the little rope pulls. Now these things are silent!"

— Shawn D. (5/5)

Really good, almost great.

"Overall i am very impressed by these bibs. One underrated feature is the side zip with 3 zippers. This makes it so incredibly easy to put on or access and adjust your base layers. The front facing leg pockets make getting to things without the risk of it falling out like with side pockets. This is an awesome feature while in a saddle. Great range of motion without being loose. Most of the material is incredibly quiet. The only drawback is the material on the bottom 10 inches or so. Its a bit loud when your cuffs rub together when your walking. Sitting in a stand or saddle the cuffs shouldn't pose much of an issue. I don't believe the Hardscrabble pants have this same feature. One feature I'd love to see added would be a snap at the bottom of the cuff to be able to close it up around the boot. This may also help keep the cuffs from rubbing together. These are a really good bib, quality build, soft interior, the easiest bibs to put on or take off, really well though out pocket placement and stay in place shoulder staps really sell it. But the noisy cuffs and lack of a way to secure the cuff tighter take it down a notch for me. I'm 5'11" 192lbs and chose XL for late season layering. Perfect fit for what i have planned."

— Shawn C. (4/5)

Perfect.

"Perfect."

— Guy P. (5/5)

Outstanding!

"Bought slate grey hardscrabble bibs. Perfectly true to size. Just wore them for a week of maple tree tapping in snowshoes at -20C. Wore a normal merino base layer. This setup kept me warm and agile to work all day long in snowshoes over 2 feet of snow. Fabric resisted drill bit friction while stowing the drill on my hip belt. Well done once again Skre team!"

— Phil B. (5/5)

Runs a little small. I

"Runs a little small. I expected to be able to put a single base layer underneath, a little to snug. Still not a terrible fit, very comfortable, and love the material on the inside of the bottom legs. That little addition kept me dry why trudging through a foot of snow for 3 hours."

— George H. (4/5)

Excellent gear, quick shipping

"Excellent gear, quick shipping"

— kurt v. (5/5)

Excellent Gear

"I love this gear. It’s athletic fit there’s not a ton of room in the bibs so if you wear a lot of gear underneath your bibs, buy a size up for bow hunters there’s a minor amount of swish so these are not my go to bibs for spot and stalk, but they are great in the saddle and the stand"

— Gilbert P. (5/5)

Nice bibs!

"I really like the Hardscrabble bibs! They are warm, comfortable and resist light moisture. I'm really tall and typically wear a 38" inseam jean and have a hard time finding hunting clothes that actually fit. Having said that I wish this item would come in tall lengths. I have the tall, 36" hardscrabble pants that fit great in the length but the bibs only come in 34" inseam. This is not an issue if I wear rubber boots, I can just tuck them in but a lot of times I hike in pretty far and need to wear hiking boots. The issue is they are not long enough to prevent air from entering as I'm walking and especially once sitting on cold windy days. I've had them about a year but wanted to get a full season in before reviewing. I've been pleased with them in wind and rain. I will say that they prevent light rain from wetting out but in a downpour they will eventually wet out but having said that I know its not rain gear. Overall I am satisfied with this product and will continue to purchase items from Skre!"

— JP (4/5)

Q&A

What temps could you realistically get down to in these? Also I have a pair of the Kodiak pants to wear with them.
This is an all season bib and can be used in all sorts of climates and temperature ranges. Depending on how you layer and how your body temp runs can vary.