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Title: Packable hip waders?
Post by: Sundance on September 27, 2024, 09:19:36 AM: Looking for anyone that have experience with packable hip waders for stream/swamp crossing. Came across these guys Wiggy's Waders, wasn't sure if anyone had experience with them or another brand. Appreciate any insight.

https://www.wiggys.com/clothing-outerwear/lightweight-waders/

https://sectionhiker.com/wiggys-waders-for-boots-review/
Title: Re: Packable hip waders?
Post by: fishngamereaper on September 27, 2024, 09:41:26 AM: Wigggys is supposed to be the best available
I brought a pair hodgman overboots to AK for just in case use chasing caribou..They seemed ok in testing but didn't use in the field.
In reality my hunting pants in conjunction with Gators get me through just about everything.
I've been messing around recently with light rain pants over my current pants/ gator setup and just taping the rain pants cuffs to my boots...seems pretty rock solid.
One thing about any over boot it has limited capabilities. Streams etc they work fine.
Swamps or anything with brush...not so much.
Title: Re: Packable hip waders?
Post by: lewy on September 27, 2024, 09:41:57 AM: Those are pretty popular in Alaska
Title: Re: Packable hip waders?
Post by: Sundance on September 27, 2024, 09:53:01 AM: Primary use is getting in and out of the boat without having to use hip waders then put on my lace up boots. Throw in some stream crossings and they shouldn't be getting used all that often.
Title: Re: Packable hip waders?
Post by: Oldguy on September 27, 2024, 12:44:23 PM: Never heard of these before but they sure would be nice for shallow crossings. I have a pair of hip stocking foot waders that are fine but they require wading shoes.
Title: Re: Packable hip waders?
Post by: Falcon on October 13, 2024, 11:20:06 PM: Quote from: lewy on September 27, 2024, 09:41:57 AM
Those are pretty popular in Alaska

I used a pair back in 07 on my sheep hunt in the wood river area in Alaska. They worked great, and are super lightweight.
They are made for water crossings, and they back them were not heavy duty enough to wear all day.
Title: Re: Packable hip waders?
Post by: Sundance on October 14, 2024, 11:07:54 AM: Quote from: Falcon on October 13, 2024, 11:20:06 PM
Quote from: lewy on September 27, 2024, 09:41:57 AM
Those are pretty popular in Alaska

I used a pair back in 07 on my sheep hunt in the wood river area in Alaska. They worked great, and are super lightweight.
They are made for water crossings, and they back them were not heavy duty enough to wear all day.

Thank you, sounds like they are going to perfect for what I need.
Title: Re: Packable hip waders?
Post by: elksnout on October 16, 2024, 08:13:57 PM: Three of us crossed the White River wearing Wiggies Monday morning. Used them several times. Always dry feet. But they do get stiff and sticky after several years stored folded up in their carrying bag. Be best to store them hanging like regular waders during off season.

elksnout