re: Can you actually drown in waders?

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I would think waders could easily bring you down.
Let’s say you fell out of a boat with them on. Take them off. Flip them over and get air in them and they will be as good as a life preserver. That is if you are conscious

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If they bring you down, how are you going to take them off, lift them over the water and fill them with air?


I think panic is the leading cause to most drowning. My understanding is that waders won't pull you down but they definitely add to the sense of panic.

It's hard to say not to panic but in a lot of cases simply making yourself relax will keep you from drowning.