HH bib issue for horseback use

[mcseal2]

I have not sheep hunted, but wanted to share an issue I have had with the Helly Hennsen bibs riding horses. The junction of the seams between my balls and butt has leaked on 2 different pairs I've tried in the saddle. The saddle funnels more water there in a hard rain than that seam has handled. Walking in them I have not had an issue, without the saddle or weight pushing on the seam it's fine. If I ever wear a pair riding again I will silicon the seam or tenacious tape it first.

Anyway just something I would like to see if I could keep someone else from learning the hard way. The second pair that failed me was brand new, the first was not very old.

 

[Ariettabob]

Thanks. I have a horseback hunt next year and planned on bringing my HH set. I’ll seal it then cover with tape. Really appreciate the heads up.

 

[Nick Muche]

I'd wear some nice SIMS pants or other comfortable rain pants with the Longer HH Jacket for this situation.

 

[TX_Diver]

I wore some $50 Columbia pants from sportsmens warehouse on a horseback hunt last year and was impressed.

Wore em 2-3x over the course of the week in some really heavy rains and thick/thorny bushes and they held up great.

Wore em again on an antelope hunt 2 weeks ago and still waterproof. Just another option to consider or have as a backup.