“Fantastic gear, simple and well built. My favorite thing is they do not run hot at all, they are very breathable and let me control my temperature with layers.”
“I recently purchased a jacket and bib set from Nwt3k, both in XL. I am a 5'10" 192# man with a slight "dad bod." The pants portion of the bibs themselves is plenty roomy and I had no problems layering a couple performance layers under the bibs. The bib portion, however, is not roomie and is the same diameter as the waist - so if your love handles and belly are a little bigger than your waist, the bib will be tight and it will be a challenge to wear thick layers under it. In addition, the straps and buckles on the bibs are sewn in and if you want to disconnect them you need to remove the webbing - there is no quick release buckle on the straps, so they aren't removable without taking off your top layers too. I would recommend upgrading the shoulder strap buckles to address this (look to high-end chest waders for examples).
From a construction and material perspective these are the best outerwear layers I have ever owned. I have spent many hours in the field pursuing outdoor endeavors and tried many, many brands of clothing. To get what NWt3k gets you will cost you way more money and it will not be made specifically for you. I really feel like you get your money's worth and then some with these products.
The XL jacket is pretty roomy for me and allows me to layer heavily under if needed, but I think a person my size could get away with a large jacket unless you need to put a thick liner under it. I love the pocket in the sleeve for smart card lift tickets and the little details that make up for a complete shell - smooth zippers that I can grab while gloved; lots of pockets so I can stay on the hill longer; and a hood that fits over my helmet easily. All that and the colors I wanted!
The bottom line is if you want to buy top of the line outerwear made in the U.S. these are your people.
I find the bibs (and jacket) to be superb at blocking wind and they can get toasty if you are moving around (i.e. going uphill, skate skiing, etc.). I highly recommend a configuration with vents.
All in all I highly recommend nwt3k bibs and jackets. The ordering process was smooth and personal and I received my custom products just over three weeks after ordering them in spite of it being the busiest season for outdoor winter apparel companies.”
“The pants are bomber. Solid construction and good waterproofing. They just may be too heavy/thick for those riding in drier climates. If I was resort skiing in the PNW only, they would be 5-stars but with any touring they are too robust.”
“Fit is perfect, especially with regard to length. They cover the boots perfectly.
The durability of these pants and the jacket as well is palpable. Zippers are very very high quality.”
