Allta Polar L8 Bib

Name: Allta Polar L8 Bib
Brand: Outdoor Closeout
SKU: 1212P-K8-M030-F19-REDRM-34
Price: 169.49 USD
Availability: InStock

$169.49 USD

~~$495.00 USD~~ $169.49 USD

Color: Rescue Red Rescue Red Manatee Grey

Size 34 36 38 40 42

Length Regular

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Availability: Only 277 Left!

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The Allta Polar Bib has an OVERSIZED fit intended to have up to 4 layers under.

Not Eligible for ID.Me or Additional Discounts

Feature overview

Extreme Cold Weather

Specifically designed and constructed with advanced fabrics and insulation to withstand extremely cold temperatures.

Thermal Management

Specifically designed to regulate temperature by utilizing specific fabrics or insulation in targeted areas.

Water Resistant

Utilizes specifically chosen fabrics or treatments designed to impart water-resistant properties.

Ultrapackable

Intentionally designed and constructed to be highly packable.

Description

The Allta Polar L8 Bib is built to trudge through the coldest, wettest, and most difficult polar obstacles around. Keep your heat on lockdown while warding off the elements with power-packed PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation and carefully mapped ripstop protection, and access storage, venting, and the call of nature with strategic zip points.

Specifications

Technical Features

Breathable
Windproof
Water resistant
Durable
Fast drying

Design Details

Articulated knees
Cordura® nylon insteps
Four-point adjustable suspenders
Hook and Loop waist cinch
Full-length zippered side vents with double wind flaps provide easy access without sacrificing protection
Crotch-to-rear zip fly allows you to answer when nature calls without taking the whole bib off
Included stuff sack

Fabric Treatment

DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish repels moisture

Pocket Details

Two zippered hand pockets
Two zippered horizontal chest pockets

Construction

70-denier micro ripstop nylon shell
40-denier CORDURA® ripstop nylon mapped shell
Dobby full dull nylon lining
8 oz. PrimaLoft® Gold Eco Insulation is constructed from 55% recycled materials, withstands temperatures as low as -70° F, is water-repellent, breathable, retains warmth when wet, and dries faster than down
Weight (Size L): 56.4 oz
Imported | TAA Compliant

Sustainability

Sustainably sourced Finnish fox fur ruff liner
Insulation is crafted from 55% post-consumer recycled content
Certified STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® | confirmed free from harmful levels of more than 100 substances
bluesign®-certified textiles have been verified for ecological safety at every step of manufacturing

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Fit Information

Standard True to Size | Active Layering

Product is Standard Fit, developed to accommodate up to two layers, for cross-environmental versatility

Expedition Oversized | Static Layering

Product is Expedition Fit, developed to accommodate up to four layers, for extensive use in extreme weather

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System Builder

Height 5' 8" - 6' 2"

Short: -2 Inches Inseam

Long: +2 Inches Inseam

Size	Waist	Hip	Inseam Regular
30	34-35	41-42	32
32	36-37	43-44	33
34	38-39	45-46	33
36	40-41	47-48	33
38	42-43	49-50	33
40	44-45	51-52	33.5
42	46-47	53-54	33.5
44	48-49	55-56	33.5

Body measurements in inches

Waist Preferred Pant Waist

Hip 7" Below Preferred Waist

Inseam Regular Crotch to floor

Allta Polar L8 Bib

$169.49 USD

~~$495.00 USD~~ $169.49 USD

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PRIMALOFT® GOLD

Earth-friendly PrimaLoft® Gold Eco Insulation is 55% recycled materials and supports system climate performance down to -70° F. Built to handle moisture, this lightweight synthetic insulation is water resistant, retains heat even if it does get wet, and gets you back to dry faster than down.

WEATHER PROTECTION

A 70-denier micro ripstop shell provides windproof and water-resistant protection while retaining breathability to keep you warm, dry, and sweat-free. Double-layer 40-denier CORDURA® ripstop mapped to key areas minimizes heat loss.

ADJUSTABILITY & ACCESS

Four-point adjustable suspenders and a Hook and Loop waist cinch enable a just-right fit. Full-length zippered side vents with double wind flaps provide easy access without sacrificing protection, and a special crotch-to-rear zip fly allows you to answer when nature calls without taking the whole bib off.

Good, but many details could be improved

Right out of the box I overstretched a zipper pull and the under-crotch zipper was catching on the outer storm flap. From using primaloft insulation and similar fabric I know it will perform in the cold, but in my experience the reinforced durable cordura areas may just end up soaking more water and taking longer to dry. Usually for me, even most quality DWR will wear off after a few days in the backcountry. I am going to replace or reinforce the thin rubber zipper pulls with some stronger cordage, in a way that will give more surface area for mitten use. Next, after sewing grosgrain onto the outer storm flap, I shouldn't have so many zipper snag issues. Finally, I bet Beyond will fix these issues in the next iteration which is why this one is on closeout. However, the details make all the difference, and I'm also willing to bet the storm flaps are too short to block wind very well. I've experienced near frost nip on certain parts of my body that were tucked away behind inadequate zipper fly storm flaps before -- let's just say that now I own underwear with a windproof panel in the front. While the double storm flap feature is a good idea, the internal flaps are not rigid enough and end up folded backwards, thereby not stopping any wind. And the outer flaps are missing on the legs, especially the lower part, which combined with non water resistant small zippers, will probably lead to iced up zippers hard to unzip. The bib will definitely keep you warm, but for a quality backcountry piece of kit, I would expect some of these design features to be improved in the future. Also, the shoulder straps are lacking-I can pull directly upwards and cause the rear velcro to separate, and on the front the metal G hooks have a very wide opening that slips off too easily. I would prefer a non metal low profile quick release buckle (Kuiu's use of duraflex buckles comes to mind) or a different G hook.

Slow

It’s been 14 days and I still have not received what I ordered. So I am not pleased yet, but I hope the product is well worth the wait.

Slow in delivery

Have not yet received my order!
I’m not satisfied, don’t think I’ll order from you company again

Great fit

Great fit, keeps me warm and looks great with great SUPERB materials and design.

My review of the Allta Polar L8 Bib

Excellent quality, super comfortable. The front zipper makes getting in and out of the bib so convenient.

1 2 3

Thumb loops would make this the perfect layer

Really great jacket so far

I havent tested super cold weather yet but this seems like itl be a great mid/ outer layer. The quality is great but my only concern is the durability of it, which is just the nature of Alpha Direct. The only thing id change in the future is to add thumb holes or a little elastic shock cord or something on the sleeves because they do tend to ride up a bit. Overall great jacket and will take it everywhere

Great quality, sizing is good

Clutch comes in clutch

Have had it for about a year and half years now. I’ve worn it to temperatures down to 10 degrees, with winds of about 15mph. I’ve mainly used it as a midlayer between my baselayer and cammies or soft shell. Worked wonders on movements and kept me warm. Being static I had an extra insulation layer and I was warm as can be. Awesome product!

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