Berne Icecap Insulated Bib Overall vs Dickies Duck Insulated Bib Overalls

The Icecap is the warmer, tougher bib for real sub-zero work: 1,000 denier nylon, waterproof shell, quilted arctic lining and triple-needle seams. The Dickies Duck is the more comfortable, easier-on-and-off bib, with a 12 oz cotton duck shell, 3M Thinsulate insulation and ankle-to-knee zips, but it is only water-repellent and owners report zipper failures. Buy the Icecap for wet, bitter cold and abrasion; buy the Dickies for milder cold, layering comfort and a looser fit.

• Choose the Icecap if you work in wet, windy sub-zero conditions and want a waterproof, abrasion-resistant shell that sheds water instead of soaking it up.
• Choose the Dickies Duck if you want a softer, looser bib that is easy to pull on over layers and you mostly face dry cold rather than rain or slush.