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Burton Reserve 2L Relaxed Bib Pants

The Reserve bib gives you high coverage without built-in insulation. Its relaxed cut, stretch side panels and long inner-thigh vent make it a useful option when you want to adjust warmth through your base layers.

Product guide · Manufacturer specifications

Bib coverage, not extra padding

The two-layer DRYRIDE shell has a nylon lining but no insulating fill. The higher front covers more of your torso than waist pants, helping avoid the gap that can open when a jacket rides up.

Burton describes this cut as roomier than its regular fit, not oversized. Adjustable elastic suspenders set the height, while stretch panels at the sides allow some give as you bend.

Waterproofing and cooling down

The seams are fully taped, and the front opening has an internal storm flap. A continuous mesh-lined vent runs along the inner thighs, offering a direct way to release heat as the day warms.

The cuffs use elastic and snap adjustment rather than the conventional loose hem shape. Consider how that opening will sit over your own boots, especially if you prefer plenty of space around the boot cuff.

Access and storage

The bib opens with a two-way front zipper, and its chest pockets include a phone sleeve and media port, with additional zipped hand, thigh and back pockets for organizing smaller items.

Loops allow attachment to a compatible jacket. For cold days, the useful adjustment is underneath: a warmer base layer adds insulation without changing the waterproof outer, while a lighter layer makes more sense in spring.

Where we suggest it

  • Châtel in March: The uninsulated design and inner-thigh vent suit a day that warms noticeably after the first lifts.
  • Davos in April: High coverage is useful in wet snow, with warmth chosen separately for the forecast.

Specifications

Waterproofing
20,000 mm
Breathability
20,000G (brand display)
Construction
Uninsulated 2-layer shell bib
Seams
Fully taped
Ventilation
Continuous mesh-lined inner-thigh vents

Fabric: DRYRIDE 2-layer recycled polyester plain weave.

Keep comparing

For a bib with built-in insulation instead, compare the Montec Fawk Ski Pants.

See the matching Burton jacket: Burton Reserve 2L Jacket.

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Sources

UK product page · US product page