Being able to find a good pair of waders is an important thing for any duck hunter. And unfortunately it can sometimes be more of a daunting task to figure out the best pair with so many options being available. Here at Ducksouth, we want to make the process a lot easier for you. So here is the official Ducksouth seal of approval, top seven list of best waders on the market. First off, we’ll start with neoprene waders:
Drake Equador 2.O Waders are first off on that list. Every external seam is covered with a liquid seam weld and every internal seam is covered with extra-wide waterproof seam-seal tape. Not only do they cover more seams than the average pair of waders, they also use seam gluing AND stitching to make sure they get the best protection for you. Besides being efficiently made, they’ve added some more comfort features like higher sides, two front pockets, and Hydro-Flex knee pads. It’s 3.5 neoprene, 800 gram Thinsulate in the boots, and is available in both regular and Stout models. We recommend the LST or MST models for duck hunting in the winter months. You may burn up in them during teal season, but check out our breathable waders below for teal hunting waders.
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Next up is the Lacrosse Swamp Tuff Waders 1000 G. These waders feature an armor weld seal, which means it has double stitched seems, tape, and abrasion resistant liquid rubber on the outside to triple check that no water is getting inside of your waders. This pair has 1000G Thinsulate inside of the boots as well as 5mm neoprene and fleece lined up top. They also have an anklet fit around the boots as well as a waist belt to make sure you can personally secure your waders however you’d like.
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Also from Lacrosse is their Lacrosse Super Brush Tuff Waders. The main difference of these waders from the Swamp Tuff Waders it the Brush Tuff as 1200G Insulate in the boot and does not feature the ankle fit and waist belt like the Swamp Tuff does. These are also our most budget friendly neoprene waders, so if budget is on your top requirements for your waders, make sure to check these out.
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Now onto Mack’s Big Ditch 3.5 MM Waders. These waders also feature the Armor Weld double stitch that Lacrosse has as well as the 3.5 neoprene that Drake offers. They’ve got a waist belt for any adjustments you might need and has 1000G Thinsulate in your boots. Mack’s prides these waders on being not too hot and not too bulky. Overall, these are a great pair of waders that won’t disappoint.
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Lastly for our neoprene waders is Banded Playmaker Hybrid Waders. These waders will keep you nice and warm at up to -10°F thanks to their Breathable Heat Absorbing Retention System. They feature 1600G of Thinsulate in the boots and their hybrid design means that the combine 5mm neoprene on both the upper and lower body for extra warmth. If you’re going for top warmth, you don’t want to skip over these waders from Banded.
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Finally on to our favorite breathable waders:
Cabela’s once again makes our list with their Cabela’s Breathable Hunting Chest Waders with Thinsulate. Their boots offer 600G Thinsulate in the boots and some of the most breathable designs on the market for up top. They’ve also added a 900 denier nylon outer layer on the knees to add extra comfort for you out in the field. And if you are looking for overall most budget friendly, good pair of waders on the market, these are definitely the way to go.
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Last but not least on our list is the Banded Gear Redzone Breathable Uninsulated Chest Waders. These waders are the most versatile and practical for different weather conditions. These waders offer 1000G Thinsulate in the boot and gives a comfort rating overall from 32º-70ºF. They feature some of the top of the line breathable features while also using taped seams for a 100% waterproof guarantee.
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Hopefully our list will help you make any new wader decisions for this upcoming season a lot easier. All seven of these waders are great products, just different features for whatever your needs are.
