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Big Game Hunting => Backcountry Hunting => Topic started by: cvandervort on June 29, 2013, 08:46:53 AM

Title: Waders in the backcountry?
Post by: cvandervort on June 29, 2013, 08:46:53 AM: Anyone ever bring along something like wiggys waders to fjord streams or hunt backcountry marshes? Worth it? I have a feeling that I am going to get the majority saying that its too much extra weight....but I'm curious to hear from this who have actually done it.
Title: Re: Waders in the backcountry?
Post by: Max the dog on June 29, 2013, 09:04:49 AM: I've thought about these as well. I am going to test my rain pants with gators neoprene rock guards on my laces and electrical tape when I make it back state side. I'm sure they will leak some, but hopefully not too bad.
Title: Re: Waders in the backcountry?
Post by: Tim in Wa. on June 29, 2013, 12:14:09 PM: they work very well.If you have to make several crossings its allot faster to pull the waders on.On the other hand,on a hot day the "dogs" feel pretty good after putting them in a cold creek
Tim
Title: Re: Waders in the backcountry?
Post by: norsepeak on June 29, 2013, 12:17:05 PM: I've used my Wiggy's waders many times in Alaska, B.C. and around here. They are worth their weight in gold. Only need one set, just cross, then put a rock in them and toss them back across to the other guys in your group...for a small price that is :chuckle:
Title: Re: Waders in the backcountry?
Post by: norsepeak on June 29, 2013, 12:18:22 PM: by the way, Wiggy's wader weight next to nothing, maybe a few ounces each and roll up to the size of a pop can. Worth it. :tup:
Title: Re: Waders in the backcountry?
Post by: cvandervort on June 29, 2013, 12:30:07 PM: Sounds good! Are there any other similar brands/styles, or are wiggys the only guys making the lightweight "over boot" waders?
Title: Re: Waders in the backcountry?
Post by: cvandervort on July 01, 2013, 11:40:38 AM: I took a look at the neos overboots...those look AWESOME...but 150 bucks?! Not sure if they'd be worth it, but my scouting trips will hopefully validate that.
Title: Re: Waders in the backcountry?
Post by: Skyvalhunter on July 01, 2013, 12:16:51 PM: Wiggys are great. They are light weight and roll up small. I used them on my Kodiak bear hunt. Sometimes they leak a little after some time but its usually minimal and not enough to get your feet wet in your boots. Yes your boots go inside them and are easy to take on and off. My guide swears by them and has been in the buisness for many years.
I won't be taking them along on this trip to Alaska because I will be in water deeper than your waist a fair amount.
Title: Re: Waders in the backcountry?
Post by: cvandervort on July 01, 2013, 01:52:19 PM: Well, if they're good enough for an Alaskan guide...
I'm curious....what kind of trip you have planned?
Title: Re: Waders in the backcountry?
Post by: RubblesPH on July 01, 2013, 02:45:54 PM: Neo's worked great on my Alaska moose hunt. Rugged, durable, great traction, light weight....great multipurpose over-boot. Will use them for fishing and duck hunting. Well worth the money IMO.