Wader check?

[TeamRoper]

Curious how many ppl found out their waders leaked?
I personally had some rogers breathables with a inner liner.
Got 2 seasons out of them. Took 3 yrs off. And come to find out they leaked from the knee down on both legs. Ugh.
So I bought some cheapie pair of neoprenes from tidwe fer 144 bucks. Wuta deal.
I gotta say they look pretty impressive. Thick material with a belt and shell holders. A zip in phone pocket. And a repair kit.wth. mailed to my house in 3 days. Prolly not as comfortable as breathables ,but if I get a couple seasons outta them and stay dry. I may upgrade to their cool dood ones.

 

[Lenny]

Curious how many ppl found out their waders leaked?
I personally had some rogers breathables with a inner liner.
Got 2 seasons out of them. Took 3 yrs off. And come to find out they leaked from the knee down on both legs. Ugh.
So I bought some cheapie pair of neoprenes from tidwe fer 144 bucks. Wuta deal.
I gotta say they look pretty impressive. Thick material with a belt and shell holders. A zip in phone pocket. And a repair kit.wth. mailed to my house in 3 days. Prolly not as comfortable as breathables ,but if I get a couple seasons outta them and stay dry. I may upgrade to their cool dood ones.

I mean for how cheap the tidwe stuff is, it’s better than you’d expect at that price point. My waders have made it through several seasons but I also don’t use them super often

 

[ilovesprig]

Mac,

Staying dry is a relative term...I would rather be wet than sweating in a pair of neo's...And that includes cold weather (which we don't have a lot of in SoCal)............

I was a given a pair of Sitka waders 4 or 5 years back for Christmas...Still just as dry as the day I got them...2 years ago, I had a leak at the front zipper while fishing...Sent them back (2 week turnaround) and they have been perfect ever since.............

I bought some zippered Tidewe waders for fishing last summer...So far, so good...............

ps....Zippered waders are the only way to GO....Literally...............

 

[Aeon]

ePTFE membranes are a forever chemical but not a forever fabric. So your breathable waders have a life span just like your boots do. Ever have a great pair of boots go from water proof to NOT so much. Cyclical movement

I Fucking love my HnD waders they make a bit inseam for us full size people and so far are staying water proof and comfy. Do not be scared to patch a eptfe liner. the patch kits work great and hold up

Professional Chest Waders Duck Hunting & Fly Fishing |

High 'N Dry professional chest waders and jackets are designed to keep your warm and dry throughout the hunting and fishing seasons.

www.hndoutdoors.com

 

[ilovesprig]

ePTFE membranes are not forever fabric. So your breathable waders have a life span just like your boots do. Ever have a great pair of boots go from water proof to NOT so much...

I Fucking love my HnD waders they make a bit inseam for us full size people and so far are staying water proof and comfy. Do not be scared to patch a eptfe liner. the patch kits work great and hold up

Professional Chest Waders Duck Hunting & Fly Fishing |

High 'N Dry professional chest waders and jackets are designed to keep your warm and dry throughout the hunting and fishing seasons.

www.hndoutdoors.com

The price point is pretty good for the zippered breathables ($549.00)....Might try them, if the Sitka's ever give out....Although, I think they have a lifetime guarantee.......