Meris Waterproof Bib

Clever

Meris Jacket 2025 model The hood is like a getaway cabin with a clear view of the snowy mountains around you. You are warm, toasty and dry while the blizzard around you unloads and passes. It's a very well thought-out piece of equipment. The bungee cords for pulling down on the hood didn't appear to do much but this could be operator error. Maybe build them out of something less stretchy. I ordered a Medium, I'm 6'1, 170lbs. The jacket fits - It's not baggy, it's not tight either. I ordered the Blue color since I sail in a location with extreme UV year round and 20kts on the beam. Blue is supposed to tolerate UV better than most colors. Meris Bibs (pre 2025 model) The knee pads are pretty cool. I had a pair of Musto Bibs, and these knee pads are better on the Meris. They fit your knee cap. I ordered a medium, and have the velcro shoulder strap setting on the last setting. They fit around the waist and legs with ample room for motion, but they are a hair short on the shoulders, but not enough to return them. I'm guessing the shoulder straps will stretch with time and I'll start putting them on the lower setting. I have not tested water-proofness or longevity for these two items. The Achilles heel could be the full length water proof zippers, but time will tell. I'll report back in 3000nm.