Frabill Bibs: Quick Comparison

Frabill Bibs: Super Quick Comparison

Lets just take a QUICK look at the differences. Can you explore more and find some other differences between these bibs, sure. But these are the major changes between them:

                                                                   

Looking for an end of season sale to prep you for next year?

These are the bibs I own. They are all I need to stay warm and dry. I fish in all weather conditions from wet, snowy, windy, cold, anything. I adjust what I wear underneath these bibs based on temperature. But these bibs are the best outer layer I could ask for. These bibs keep you dry, they have padded knees and a padded rear. They have a mesh lining which does add some insulation. 

For the price they are right now, you really can not beat them. 

But, if you are looking for more, check out below because their are some pretty good deals on the higher end bibs too:

                                                                   

The big difference between the I3 and I2 bibs is that these have 150 grams of insulation. The I2 and I3 bibs are where the deals in price are currently. Take a look at the I4's below to compare.

What just a little bit more?

                                                                   

The I4 bibs have the insulation, the waterproof, but now add more pockets. That is the biggest difference here. Check out the I5 bibs for where the biggest change occurs. Would I pay the extra dollars for more pockets on my bibs that are often covered up by a coat? Nah.

                                                                   

The I5 bibs are the Cadillac and may be worth the extra chunk of change to some. These bibs have even more insulation and better waterproofing. The insulation is removable, so shoulder season fishing should be included in what these bibs can do. 

Frabills size chart is here: http://www.frabill.com/size-chart 

Dont forget to check out their jackets too....which are also on the rack at a good price!

Siege AA Streamlight Lantern

The Streamlight Lantern

This is a nice small item to have when fishing at night. I am not going to beat around the bush and say this will replace the need for a headlamp or a more direct beam light, but it sure does beat out larger, bulkier lantern style lights that take up more space. I used to haul out a Coleman Lantern which was great, especially before I got my Mr. Heater propane heater. The Coleman provided a lot of light and some warmth. But the heater is much better at doing the heating so I am sticking with that, plus the Coleman Lantern always needed new mantles from being bumped around in the sled. 

Highlights:

• It has a hook on the handle for hanging it. You can also use the small carabiner to attach it more securely. 
• This Streamlight is smaller than my hand and puts off enough light to see what you are doing while night fishing. The small size is great as I am probably losing space because of the bulk of the heater. I can throw this light anywhere in my gear. 
• It has three brightness settings that allow you to conserve battery and it has a red light setting. I am not sure how much I would use the red light setting unless I am using the lantern in more of a camp type setting. I pretty much keep it on the brightest setting except when I am using it as a beacon for walking off the ice.
• It's LED. So I assume it will last a long time. 
• The lantern is rugged. It is made mostly of plastic, but has rubber in all the right spots. That helps it not slide on surfaces and be more durable. The globe, around the light, seems to be the thinnest piece of plastic on the thing. I gave it a nice hard squeeze....and I am still writing this, so it didn't break. 

Lowlights:

• I have used it twice and the button turns orange in (only) the highest light level. Now, I am not one to read directions, but I assume this mean the battery is getting toward a mid-level and that it also turns red in time. So, in the cold, three AA batteries, yeah...I can see that this could dwindle these batteries over the course of 6 hours. Still, LED, I want it to last longer 
• The extras - I don't need a red light. I don't a blinky light. 

That is it. Overall, if you need a light for night fishing or are looking to replace a larger version, I would highly recommend this one. Nice small item to have.