Opinions on chest waders.

[GOAT]

I am looking at a pair of waders from Cabela's. They are 5mm thick and are $70 which is on the conservative side. I am not trying to spend a bunch on money on a set, but I don't want to wind up wet.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabe...0&Ntt=waders&WTz_l=Header;Search-All+Products

 

[cnodie1]

Those are stocking foot waders which means you will need to get wader shoes or find a pair of old shoes that are two sizes larger than what you normally wear. Also I feel as though you get what you paid for with waders, they save money by skimping on the seams and using inferior glue. They may only last a season before you will have a wet foot.

 

[davidd]

If you are hunting in open flooded fields, then neoprene is probably fine (assuming the seams hold up). I used to hunt in flooded timber, and there were many times I was glad I had on Lacrosse heavy duty waders. They were as puncture proof as anything out there. I agree - you generally get what you pay for.

 

[dragginaknee]

Bass pro had a nice set of lacrosse waders on sale for $100 last week. I picked up a pair which I thought was $180 and at the register they rang up for $100.

 

[GOAT]

I wanted them to be able to go duck hunting.

 

[jmcrawf1]

I've had a pair of neoprene cabela's brand waders since before Katrina and they are still going strong. They've more than paid for themselves.

 

[Rabbit]

I would buy them. but it depends on how hard you are on your gear. if you will be in rough timber.... may want something more sturdy, but then again.... if you play the cost factor you can get a new cheap pair every season.
I have found that I need a new pair of wader boots every year (or at least until I find a way to keep the eyelets from rusting). Value is big picture, how many years do you expect to get from it? is it cheaper to get a new pair every year?....

 

[Hitman]

My dad got me some Hodgman Olive/Drab rubber chest waders in 2006 when I got out of the Marine Corps so we could go Teal hunting in Catahoula. I've been wearing them ever since!!!

I wash them good after each use and store them INSIDE-Room Temp/CLOSET/ATTIC anywhere but outside with the weather. Stuff them with newspaper in the offseason. Although this year I've got a pup to train so I'll be wearing them throughout the summer. Actually might pick up some hip waders instead.

That's almost 6 years. I don't know about you but it's the LONGEST standing pair I've had. If/When these finally tear up, Hodgman has indeed earned my money for my next pair.