Breathable waders, thoughts?

[pinhead44]

Looking for reasonably priced pair of breathable waders, sick of sweating like a pig in this summer weather. Any feedback for mid-priced brands?

[buckethead]

I own Snowbee's Classic. So far every time that I have worn my waders I have had completely dry feet at the end of the day – not a sign of condensation.

[ledhead36]

Snowbee classic, around $200 or less depending where you get them. Can't beat the quality for the price.

[voyager35]

Mine are LLBean, stocking foot, cost little over $100. They will replace them for any reason, excellent warranty.

[bababooey]

Snowbee for me too, great quality, comfortable.

[clamchucker]

LL Bean, best warranty in the business.:thumbsup:

[dogfish]

ll bean :thumbsup:

[captnemo]

I have a pair of Orvis tailwater breathables, also an excellent warranty. A little pricey at around $350. I fish hard, and they have replaced mine with new pairs 3 times over the last 5 years. Great customer service.

[paco33]

Another vote for LL Bean.

[DarkSkies]

Ran into Rich Swiss one night a few weeks ago.:HappyWave: He recommended the Cabelas breathable, Alaskan guide series, around $160. I went to Cabelas a few days later and got a pair, along with the Cabelas wading boots.

One of the best gear purchases I ever made, thanks Swiss. It's a lot different being dry at night, instead of walking around in leaky neoprenes with one wet foot, having the feeling allnight like you pissed on your own leg.:laugh:

Great waders, good guarantee. Just don't wear them on the jetties.:scared:

[CharlieTuna]

I have had a pair of Orvis breathables for years. Someone mentioned they are a little pricey, this is true. But they have the best guarantee in the business, no questions asked, no hassles.

[wish4fish]

had the hodgmans neoprene for the first 2 years i fished. they're ok, i still use them for climbing near rocks. last year i got a pair of proline breathables, about $120. i couldnt make all the "long walks" without them.:D

[ledhead36]

I wanted to mention that if you give them a light rinse off when you're done each time, they will last forever. It may not be necessary with all the great guarantees, but it works for me.

[Monty]

A heads up, Snowbee I believe is going out of business.
So the warranty may be useless. On the other hand, I have seen some 50% off sales.

[Frankiesurf]

Cabelas Three Forks. $65 shipped. Not the best quality but great price. A five dollar can of water proofing spray after a year and a half, for around the crotch are due to the cork grip friction, and they are fine for another 4 months so far.