Reccomendations on good chest waders

[Ellensburg]

Well I am sick of standing in the columbia all day in 20 degree windy weather while wearing my paper thin  hip waders and 7 layers of shirts. Time to invest in some good chest waders. I am looking at cabelas online and they have a ton to choose from. I don't know if I should get cabelas brand or try something else. They have a brand called "Frog Toggs" on sale. The cabelas 1000 thinsulate "brush buster" are also on sale...


Any comments or reccomendations? Nothing over $200 please. Thanks

[CountryslickR]

Just a thought, but Hodgeman is selling all of their stuff on their website super cheap, i believe they were bought out by another company, anyways, I got a back-up pair of 1,000 gram thinsulate camo chestwaders that have a zipper..doesnt leak, they are warm, double kneed, very good deal...if they still have them..they were regularly 250 and I got them for around 70..good luck..my primary pair are Drake.

[FC]

I have a set of light weight frog togg's that I really like, I've had varying thicknesses of neoprene waders and a set of cordura Remington waders. I hope I never have to put on another set of neoprene waders again!

[Ellensburg]

Great info so far. Im gonna go check out that side. Countryslick, are you a local?

[CountryslickR]

Was for 4 years..lol...graduated, now in Wenatchee....i think they had those waders in the clearance part of the site...

[Ellensburg]

Was for 4 years..lol...graduated, now in Wenatchee....i think they had those waders in the clearance part of the site...

I'm looking at them now. Can u go into more detail about them? I'm worried about that zipper. You say they don't leak but have you worn them in water a lot or just going by the description? They seam to be on a super sale, thats for sure.

[Antlerking]

After 10 years of using cabelas brush busters, I finally switched to the cabelas 1600 neopreme waters and although I have only been out twice, I love em so far very warm and comfortable

[CountryslickR]

Ive worn them probly 15 days this winter...im pretty short so setting out the decoys ive been almost up to my armpits, so for me I have not had one leak. I will tell you the zipper can be fairly temperamental. for me it was stuck up for a bit until I got a better grip with a plier and it zips right up and down without a problem..im guessing that it is harder than most zippers because it is soo heavy duty to prevent water seepage.... I put a lil bit of WD40 on the zipper also to make it smoother, didnt need to by any means, but it did help a lil bit..other than that they are warm, comfortable..they have extra padding on the knees which is comfortable when kneeling. a deep pocket with velcro on each side of the zipper and hand pockets under them..I never use the hand pockets because they are always wet and cold due to wading to put out decoys..any other questions let me know!  i do like them, i was concerned about the zipper as well, but for the price they are a great wader in my opinion.

[Ellensburg]

Thanks a lot man. You really did answer most of my questions. I wonder why they are so cheap. This pair is about half as much as the others. With the money I am saving, I can buy some other crap that I don't need! I am really going to consider these.

[CountryslickR]

Ya im not sure..it is a heck of a deal! Enjoy! and no prob on the info! Ive been telling everyone i hunt with about the deal..haha

[Ellensburg]

Nevermind lol. Size 7 and 8 only

[CountryslickR]

Oh dang...well was worth a shot..

[Stilly bay]

you can't beat the return policy on cabelas waders. that alone is enough for me to go with them.

[BigGoonTuna]

if you haven't returned a pair in a while, you'll be in for a shock if you try to use the "satisfaction guaranteed" lifetime warranty.  it's only good if you've got the receipt, and only good for something like 1 year on waders now.  i wouldn't spend the cash on their expensive offerings any more, because they don't really stand behind the product like they used to.

i've got a pair of drake LSTs, and really like them.  the shoulder straps must have been designed by someone dyslexic, because they loop under themselves and secure from underneath instead of over the top like most.  however you'd have to be insane to pay full price, i got them for around $100 new in the cabelas bargain cave

[luv2hunt]

I bought the Cabelas brand 1600 supermags last year, has to be one of the best investments i've ever made. They are not only warm but durable and comfy.

[270Shooter]

I like the 3mm cabelas neoprenes, just the standard cheap ones. Had them for about a year now, and they are great, I have hunted around 40 days in them probably. I like the 3mm because we hike long distances some times to set dekes and 5mm seemed too thick. I have never gotten cold in them either, last novermeber we had a day when it was -11 at shooting time, those waders keep the cold out. Also I like the way they fit me, not baggy, just slightly snug. I got a size 9 and they fit my foot well, with just a little extra space. So I would get the same size as the shoe you would normally wear.

I got the brushbusters for xmas 2 years ago, didnt fit me worth a damn, looked like santa claus and they were terribly uncomfortable too me .

[Ellensburg]

Thanks for the input. Speaking of warranties. Any companies have lifetime warranties? I know LL bean does. But what else?

[jab89]

I like the 3mm cabelas neoprenes, just the standard cheap ones. Had them for about a year now, and they are great, I have hunted around 40 days in them probably. I like the 3mm because we hike long distances some times to set dekes and 5mm seemed too thick. I have never gotten cold in them either, last novermeber we had a day when it was -11 at shooting time, those waders keep the cold out. Also I like the way they fit me, not baggy, just slightly snug. I got a size 9 and they fit my foot well, with just a little extra space. So I would get the same size as the shoe you would normally wear.

+1
ive been wearing them for a few years now and they are great for the price. ive ripped 2 pairs on barbed wire now, i just bring them up to cabelas and tell them they leak and they do an exchange, no other questions asked.

[sakoshooter]

if you haven't returned a pair in a while, you'll be in for a shock if you try to use the "satisfaction guaranteed" lifetime warranty.  it's only good if you've got the receipt, and only good for something like 1 year on waders now.  i wouldn't spend the cash on their expensive offerings any more, because they don't really stand behind the product like they used to.

i've got a pair of drake LSTs, and really like them.  the shoulder straps must have been designed by someone dyslexic, because they loop under themselves and secure from underneath instead of over the top like most.  however you'd have to be insane to pay full price, i got them for around $100 new in the cabelas bargain cave

Anybody that would try to return a pair of waders after using them for a year ought to be laughed right out of the store if ya ask me. If you owned them longer than that and tried to return them, they shouldn't even let you in the store. You ought to know whether or not you're satisfied with them when you walk out of the store or at least after your first use of them. Not after you've worn them out! Give me a break. LMAO

[Ben2Cold]

I got a pair of LST drake for this year, so far so good. Had a pair of cabelas super mag. for the last three seasons but they started to leak, mostly due to hiking through thick brush. I tried on a pair of brushbusters they didnt fit, size 12 will fit if your 250+.

[sakoshooter]

I used a pair of the waterproof/breathable waders for about 3 years and really liked em. No sweating underneath them. Always warm and dry. Ya gotta dress warm enough under them  for the weather.
I've been wearing a pair of the Cabelas Ultimate Waders now for 3 years and really like them. 5mm neoprene. Darn warm and comfortable. I really like the velcro shoulder straps. No buckles. That means no buckles under my recoil pad when I'm trying to shoot. They are darn warm though and you do sweat underneath unless it's cold out.
My next pair might be the neoprene type with a zipper. Coffee drinker. It sucks having to get undressed just to take a leak. Especially if it's raining.
All the years prior, I wore hip boots.

[ICEMAN]

if you haven't returned a pair in a while, you'll be in for a shock if you try to use the "satisfaction guaranteed" lifetime warranty.  it's only good if you've got the receipt, and only good for something like 1 year on waders now.  i wouldn't spend the cash on their expensive offerings any more, because they don't really stand behind the product like they used to.

i've got a pair of drake LSTs, and really like them.  the shoulder straps must have been designed by someone dyslexic, because they loop under themselves and secure from underneath instead of over the top like most.  however you'd have to be insane to pay full price, i got them for around $100 new in the cabelas bargain cave

Anybody that would try to return a pair of waders after using them for a year ought to be laughed right out of the store if ya ask me. If you owned them longer than that and tried to return them, they shouldn't even let you in the store. You ought to know whether or not you're satisfied with them when you walk out of the store or at least after your first use of them. Not after you've worn them out! Give me a break. LMAO

Thank you! Totally agree. Alot of jerks using waders for a year and exchanging them every season. I would tell you to pound sand. Scum also used to pick up worn stuff at garage sales and take them to cabelas for an exchange. Cabelas has a great reputation. A legitimate change in their return policy is not going to dissuade me from shopping there....

[rasbo]

hodgman works great for me,stocking foot...

[h2ofowlr]

Get the ones with the boots attached.  3mm - 5mm.  I use the 3mm for walking or when it's not to cold.   When I am in the boat I use the 5mm with 1600 boots.  Your not moving much and they keep you warm.  Early season I wear my Cabela's camo breathable boot ones.  If you pick up two pairs you will be covered.  I think I am up to 5 sets currently.

[scatterman44]

There is arguments on to which is better non insulated waders with insulated boots, layered up underneath them with 3 pairs of long johns. Or my persnal favorite Cabelas supermag 1600 chest waders. Ive been out on days when it was -4 and days when its 35, these hands down are the most comfortable and well put together waders. Never... get to cold. There having a waterfowl sale on cabelas Right before the season ends. You should Definetly take a look, Good luck with you're hunt!


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