what waders do you have?

[Commando]

My waders of roughly 12 yes are finally giving up on me. I'm looking at the new areotuff waders from lacrosse. But think that the 7 mm in  the boot along with The 1500 gram insulate might be overkill. So with that what waders do you guys have and use?

[Nhuskers8]

Drake eqwader 2.0 LST. 5mm fleece lined 1600 gram

[Commando]

Do you use those all season? Does the 1600 grams get pretty warm on a walk in?

[Tealer]

USIA the only waders I will ever own.


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[L-ofalab]

 

I have got tired of replacing the neoprene every year because of leaks that can't be repaired!! I am on my 3rd year with the USIA Waders.

[irishevox]

ones with holes in it... in the boots and pin holes everywhere.... but i just us jbweld for the boots

[Colin]

I have the Cabela's Super Mags. They are hot on the long hikes, but I went for a swim and still stayed warm enough to stay out till we limited. I wanted to get the new Rogers waiters but they weren't out till after the season started.

[AWS]

Cabelas breathables, I do a lot of walk INS and they are like hiking in a set of dress pants and I'm not soaked to the skin when I get there.  One set is large enough to get an extra pair of wool socks in.  With a pair of heavy polar fleece liners they are just as warm as neos for me.  You couldn't get me in another pair of neos.  I have snagged them on bolts and wire and the rips were easy to repair with shoe goo and a piece of cloth.  I'm looking at a set of Rogers breatheables to replace my oldest pair as the lining in the boots is worn out in the heel area from walking so far in them.

[scottcrb]

i have some hodgman with 1000g boots they  are pretty comfortable got the stout ones which is nice cuz i have short legs  they are warm for the opener but my feet get cold later in the season. wish i could figure out the cold foot issue . i think its becaise my feet sweat too much and get wet and cant warm back up but i will prob go with 12-1600g boots next time. ha maybe a year left on mine got quite a few slices and holes in the neoprene. Hey guys with the usia waders are they loud? looked into them a few times but never pulled the trigger.

[sakoshooter]

I'm on my 6th yr with a pr of Cabelas Ultimate Hunting waders. One hole(fixed)that I did on a buddies blind. Otherwise no problems and I really like them. 5mm and ? in the boot. I can easily recommend them. I really like the velcro shoulder straps - no buckles to get in the way or under your recoil pad and you never have to adjust them since it doesn't matter where the velcro lands.

[Tealer]

6 years? How many hunts is that?


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[sakoshooter]

6 years? How many hunts is that?


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Darned if I know. I don't miss a weekend and many times I hunt both days plus all the holidays. Gotta be a good number.

[Boss .300 winmag]

My waders are 46 years old never leak, sometimes depending on the time of year they get cold, but never let me down yet, every morning they are there willing to get going for what ever they are asked to do.

Oh by the way I was born with them.     

[Tealer]

6 years? How many hunts is that?


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Darned if I know. I don't miss a weekend and many times I hunt both days plus all the holidays. Gotta be a good number.

I only ask cause I never get 20 hints out of a pair until the USIA waders. I was buying or replacing 3 or 4 pairs a year.


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[sakoshooter]

6 years? How many hunts is that?


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Darned if I know. I don't miss a weekend and many times I hunt both days plus all the holidays. Gotta be a good number.

I only ask cause I never get 20 hints out of a pair until the USIA waders. I was buying or replacing 3 or 4 pairs a year.


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Those USIA waders look like pants? No boot attached by the pics. Is that correct? How do your feet stay dry/warm like that?

[Nhuskers8]

The 1600 gram does get hot on the hikes in sometimes. But last year hunted with 600 gram waders and said never again will I be this cold. If you do go with the drakes they run a size big.

[Tealer]

6 years? How many hunts is that?


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Darned if I know. I don't miss a weekend and many times I hunt both days plus all the holidays. Gotta be a good number.

I only ask cause I never get 20 hints out of a pair until the USIA waders. I was buying or replacing 3 or 4 pairs a year.


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Those USIA waders look like pants? No boot attached by the pics. Is that correct? How do your feet stay dry/warm like that?

Mine have Bogs boots.


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[sakoshooter]

6 years? How many hunts is that?


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Darned if I know. I don't miss a weekend and many times I hunt both days plus all the holidays. Gotta be a good number.

I only ask cause I never get 20 hints out of a pair until the USIA waders. I was buying or replacing 3 or 4 pairs a year.


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Those USIA waders look like pants? No boot attached by the pics. Is that correct? How do your feet stay dry/warm like that?

Mine have Bogs boots.


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That doesn't tell  me anything. From the pics on their website, boots are separate from the pants part of the wader meaning water is going to get to your lower and maybe upper legs if standing in deep water long enough and for sure your feet are going to get wet and cold and being wet all day is certainly not good for them.

[92xj]

They are attached/sewn into the pant. Bogs are the factory standard but you have the option of picking any boot you want sewn into the pants to make a complete wader.

[Tealer]

6 years? How many hunts is that?


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Darned if I know. I don't miss a weekend and many times I hunt both days plus all the holidays. Gotta be a good number.

I only ask cause I never get 20 hints out of a pair until the USIA waders. I was buying or replacing 3 or 4 pairs a year.


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Those USIA waders look like pants? No boot attached by the pics. Is that correct? How do your feet stay dry/warm like that?

Mine have Bogs boots.


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That doesn't tell  me anything. From the pics on their website, boots are separate from the pants part of the wader meaning water is going to get to your lower and maybe upper legs if standing in deep water long enough and for sure your feet are going to get wet and cold and being wet all day is certainly not good for them.

No, there are boots attached to all waders, unless you ask for booties.


My hunting group is running quite a few pairs of USIA waders.


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[Tealer]

They are attached/sewn into the pant. Bogs are the factory standard but you have the option of picking any boot you want sewn into the pants to make a complete wader.

Servus dive boots are the standard, Bogs are an $85 upgrade. I ran the dive boots at the start (before they offered Bogs) they real suck if your walking in them.


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[EWUeagles]

Tealer how many season do you have on those waders so far?

[Tealer]

Almost two full seasons. Roughly 120 hunts and 10 clam digs.


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[EWUeagles]

Almost two full seasons. Roughly 120 hunts and 10 clam digs.


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Sorry for all the question but I think next year I will be getting new waders. What upgrades did you get from the standard? I noticed they had quite a few. Any one you would of got now after having them for a while?

[Tealer]

Almost two full seasons. Roughly 120 hunts and 10 clam digs.


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Sorry for all the question but I think next year I will be getting new waders. What upgrades did you get from the standard? I noticed they had quite a few. Any one you would of got now after having them for a while?

No problem. I added a large zippered pocket on the chest. It is a great addition. I might consider the waterproof thigh pockets also. I had major measurement changes. My waders come clear up to my neck, at my size that's awesome.

If you go the USIA route, don't skimp. If there is an option you want get it. It may cost a chunk of change, but lifetime warranty means these custom waders are the last you will own.

The guys I know using them have yet to have a problem. That's saying a lot. I'm not far from the factory, lots of guys here have them.


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[scottcrb]

How are they for warmth compared to neoprene ? Are the real loud when walking ?

[Tealer]

How are they for warmth compared to neoprene ? Are the real loud when walking ?

They are not quite. There is no comparison heat wise, neoprene is much warmer.


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[irishevox]

neoprene for any cold weather hunting

[sakoshooter]

Thanx for the explainations guys. They sound like very well built waders.

[Tealer]

neoprene for any cold weather hunting

If you layer right there is no longer any need for neoprene.

Edit: I have no worn neoprene in years. Regardless of location or temp.

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[MC37493]

I have tried just about every pair of cabelas waders and have never had one not leak within a month. I just recently bought the dry plus breathables for this season. They are awesome waders besides the fact there leaking badly in the right ankle now. Before that I had the north flight one straps which lasted about twenty days before the crotch seam started to leak. I hike quite a bit usually do multiple loads of dekes from rig and back. How in the world do you guys get your waders to last years yet alone even just months? I'm pretty hard on them as I hunt every day but I still think I should be able to get thirty hunts out of a dang pair. Am scared to try anything but cabelas because when they leak I can exchange and I know they will leak. Anyone else have similar experience?

[MC37493]

These USIA waders that good? Lifetime warranty?

[yeos]

5mm neoprene stockingfoot cabelas with their boa wading boots. Have only used them once, but they felt good. Comfortable and warm while still maneuverable with wool socks & liner, a lightweight bottom base layer, midweight top base layer and 2-pc waterfowl wading jacket.

[sakoshooter]

I have tried just about every pair of cabelas waders and have never had one not leak within a month. I just recently bought the dry plus breathables for this season. They are awesome waders besides the fact there leaking badly in the right ankle now. Before that I had the north flight one straps which lasted about twenty days before the crotch seam started to leak. I hike quite a bit usually do multiple loads of dekes from rig and back. How in the world do you guys get your waders to last years yet alone even just months? I'm pretty hard on them as I hunt every day but I still think I should be able to get thirty hunts out of a dang pair. Am scared to try anything but cabelas because when they leak I can exchange and I know they will leak. Anyone else have similar experience?

It sounds like you need to do your hiking in something more durable and pack your waders in for hunting and decoy setting.

[Odell]

If you get USIA be very sure of the measurements and I would say have them measure you and do a custom fit. Their standard size is a very different cut from any other wader. And make sure you do a boot upgrade. The standard boot is terrible. For the cost it's a shame IMO.

[curtdiesel]

I'm on my 3rd year with a cheep pair.  I built a wood shelf in my garage with slots in it that I use to hang them by the boots upside down.  So far so good.  Those ASIA waders looks awesome.  They sure are proud of them though.  Do they have a storefront?  When mine ware out I like the idea of getting a custom fit.  They should use Muck Boots instead of bogs I think.

Curt

[aaronoto]

For those with USIA waders, what camo pattern did you get?

[curtdiesel]

Looks like I jinxed myself.  Cheepo waders got a hole last Sunday.  Going to try aquaseal from cabelas to patch.  Looks like I will be needing a new pair a lot sooner than I hoped.

[Tealer]

I'm on my 3rd year with a cheep pair.  I built a wood shelf in my garage with slots in it that I use to hang them by the boots upside down.  So far so good.  Those ASIA waders looks awesome.  They sure are proud of them though.  Do they have a storefront?  When mine ware out I like the idea of getting a custom fit.  They should use Muck Boots instead of bogs I think.

Curt

Not really a store front. They are a Gov defense contractor. You will have to call ahead, they will give you a quick tour and a fitting. I have been in there a couple times and USIA is great to work with. The cost comes from the American manufacturing, it's all built in the NW. NOT imported like all the others.


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[Tealer]

I'm getting a lot of PM's about these waders.

I had to seriously modify the measurements. I'm 6'4" 330 pounds, regular waders never fit. When I went in to get fitted I had them add a lot of height (they come clear up to my neck) added some extra leg length. Had them install the large zippered pocket.

When I received mine originally they didn't have bogs in stock so I used the dive boots, they suck. After the first season ended I had them install the bogs, the best wader boot I have ever used.

In all total I think mine ran 400? Which is very spendy until I realized that I wore through a set of $225 every year. I could not be happier with my waders to this point. By far the most durable and comfortable waders I have ever owned.


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[Stickerbush]

Are people still running these usia? How are they lasting?

[cumminsbassguy]

^^with this guy,  how is everything running a year later?

[Tealer]

I'm still running mine.


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[beninchelan]

The cheapest ones I can find!
Because $100 or $300 they are probably only lasting a season

DO NOT buy the banded breathable waders ( waterfowl mag, wader of the year)
The seam on them will rub a hole in your leg if you do much walking & then they will be a bloody mess, I know because my partner was that guy on the opener I remember they leaked too he returned them after that one hunt
 Those $300 banded waders were unthought out junk

I have been thinking abut pulling the trigger on the waders Tealer is talking about I first heard of them 3 or 4 years ago everything I have heard is pausitive ..

I try to buy $100 waders but with tax etc it ends up $150 some times they last a season,  often not. 3 years at $150 a year is $450 I'm not great at math but I think I may be better off taking the hit once instead of every year ..

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[grousetracker]

cabelas super mags, 1600 grams never cold and love the warranty, 4 yrs and have exchanged 2 times for holes where the boot connects to the neoprene, take them back and exchange for new ones. last time I complained and received $100 gift card for my trouble.

[Hunting7mm]

Lacrosse Brush tuffs and just got a pair of cabelas breathables.

[scottcrb]

I found a pair of new drake equader 2.0 LST on ebay new in box for $160. Was a nightmare to get them and haven't used them yet but they fit nice .

[Tealer]

^^with this guy,  how is everything running a year later?

I'm on season 3 I think on my USIA custom fitted waders. I live in them, they are showing wear but I'm still dry.


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[curtdiesel]

When I went in to the Factory at USIA they would not allow me the option to have Muck Boots attached.  It was the Dive Boots, Bogs, or nothing.

Curt