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Waders
Posted on 1/14/25 at 4:21 pm
Posted on 1/14/25 at 4:21 pm
Looking for wader recommendations for deer hunting. I normally use hip boots but sometimes I have to use waders. Currently have neoprene waders and I sweat like crazy in them. I used a pair of drake waders a few times before buying the neoprene and felt like it was too baggy, stayed soaking wet ( like heavy), and was loud.
Any good breathable waders out there that fit snug, don’t soak in a lot of water, and are somewhat quiet?
Any good breathable waders out there that fit snug, don’t soak in a lot of water, and are somewhat quiet?
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Posted on 1/14/25 at 5:06 pm to MarshMan
Suck it up and get Sitka or Chene. Layer underneath for warmth.
I wasted $300/year for many years. Love my Sitkas.
I wasted $300/year for many years. Love my Sitkas.
Posted on 1/14/25 at 5:57 pm to MarshMan
I’ve been hunting flooded rice fields for 40yrs, love waist waders, either neoprene or “breathable” fabrics. They wear more like pants(the insulated waders obviously wear bulkier), and I can “vent” for comfort much more easily.
Posted on 1/14/25 at 6:16 pm to MarshMan
I ran across Paramount Waders recently. They look pretty well cut. May fit what you need.
Posted on 1/14/25 at 6:33 pm to MarshMan
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wasted $300/year for many years. Love my Sitkas
this is your answer
Posted on 1/14/25 at 6:40 pm to Motorboat
Some guides in Oklahoma said the Chenes are a little more comfortable but most prefer the Sitkas for durability, especially in timber.
I don’t own either so take it FWIW. I’d probably buy Sitkas if I needed waders more than once or twice a year.
I don’t own either so take it FWIW. I’d probably buy Sitkas if I needed waders more than once or twice a year.
Posted on 1/14/25 at 8:12 pm to PapaPogey
I will take a look at these. Thanks for the reply’s!
Posted on 1/14/25 at 8:26 pm to MarshMan
Catch Academy or another cheap brand on sale and buy 5 pairs. Even if you only get two years a piece that is a decade of waders for $600 or so.
Posted on 1/14/25 at 8:41 pm to GREENHEAD22
quote:Rogers
or another cheap brand
Posted on 1/14/25 at 8:55 pm to MarshMan
Chene is the way to go.
Best customer service in the game.
Best customer service in the game.
Posted on 1/15/25 at 12:05 am to AlxTgr
Tried Rogers on my most recent pair and they lasted maybe a dozen hunts. Had a serious case of the wet arse the other day.
Posted on 1/15/25 at 5:56 am to MarshMan
I have gone though numerous waders over the years and a friend of mines sons are really eaten up with everything duck hunting and they seem to know a little about everything duck hunting these days.
After a few years of convincing I bought a pair of Chene waders this year lifetime warranty and they are by far the most comfortable waders I have ever worn, no more lower back pain with waders on, I can get back to the camp and forget they are are on. While you have to pay for them they are very nice. (still can't believe I paid that much for a pair of waders...)
After a few years of convincing I bought a pair of Chene waders this year lifetime warranty and they are by far the most comfortable waders I have ever worn, no more lower back pain with waders on, I can get back to the camp and forget they are are on. While you have to pay for them they are very nice. (still can't believe I paid that much for a pair of waders...)
Posted on 1/15/25 at 7:04 am to speckledawg
I am on season 2 with mine. I want to say I paid 60 for them.
Posted on 1/15/25 at 7:05 am to GREENHEAD22
I have no issues with them not lasting because I only use them a few times a season. It's more so the sweating in the neoprene. I need something breathable and doesn't stay soaking wet making them heavy.
Posted on 1/15/25 at 7:57 am to MarshMan
I have been really impressed with my High ‘N Dry breathable waders. Very well constructed and comfortable.
Posted on 1/15/25 at 8:04 am to MarshMan
What neoprene waders are you using now?
Sounds like you might just need to get you a pirogue
Sounds like you might just need to get you a pirogue
This post was edited on 1/15/25 at 8:06 am
Posted on 1/15/25 at 8:20 am to AlxTgr
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want to say I paid 60 for them
Mine were ~200 on sale. They swallow me too. Not that mad about them lasting, just wish it wasn't in the last few weeks of the season. Now I have to scramble and find something quick.
quote:
I ran across Paramount Waders recently
I really like the look of those. Might have to try these for spring fishing and hunting next season.
Posted on 1/15/25 at 8:43 am to PapaPogey
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Some guides in Oklahoma said the Chenes are a little more comfortable but most prefer the Sitkas for durability, especially in timber.
I don’t own either so take it FWIW. I’d probably buy Sitkas if I needed waders more than once or twice a year.
Chene is direct to consumer, so I was not able to try them on like I was the Sitkas. I do not enjoy the return process. I wear waders 20+ times/year.
To the OP: you just need some breathable waders instead of neoprene. I have had them all and they all last about a year before they leak.
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