Waders lifetime

[Woodduckdawg]

Just wondering how long do you think an average pair of waders will last before getting a new pair.

This is after normal use/abuse, taking care of them after a hunt, and patching a few leaks.

Seems like everytime I get finished hunting as of late my leg/waist area is wet although I don't feel cold water during the hunt. I assume it is a small hole somewhere, or maybe the seam coming loose after so many of you have made that observation as well in other topics.

[cwink]

Get ya a pair of the Canvas Camo waders. Don't have to worry about them getting holes in them as bad as the neoprene ones and they won't cost ya an arm and a leg either..

[torch]

I go through 2 pairs a year. But I am in them everyday of the season. I quit trying to patch them.

[Jelly]

hey woodduckdawg, get you a pair of 3.5mm neoprene camo waders from Delta Net and Twine in Greenville. They only cost $100. They last me about 2 to 3 years and if I tear them up, it's not that big of a loss.

[Bankermane]

Depends on whether you drive a four wheeler to a field blind or wade in buck brush.

[Woodduckdawg]

get you a pair of 3.5mm neoprene camo waders from Delta Net and Twine in Greenville.

Didn't know they sold waders. Not real sure what they did besides have a ferris wheel looking thing behind the building.

[jacksbuddy]

I've had a pair of hodgeman waders for years. The last two years haven't seen as much action as previous years, but after thinking about it, this pair has lasted me the better part of 10 years. Your actual mileage may vary.

And yes, they are now all done.

[H20fowlkiller]

Ive had a pair of red ball (lacrose) for about 6 years now and i think they were the first to come out w/ brush proof or whatever you call them and they are like armor

[tunica]

I go through 2 pairs a year. But I am in them everyday of the season. I quit trying to patch them.

ya know if you guys quit eating Dingy Moore Chili you might get more use out of a pair...Try not eating that stuff you guys eat...The gases you guys produce does have a effect on Neoprene waders

[rustypjr]

Mine are going on about 3 years. Lacrosse 5mm. These have been put through hell and back. Paid around $80 on ebay.

[hemingway35]

A pair of canvas Hodgeman has lasted me about 8 years of hard hunting...can't seem to find them any more; for $89 I've more than got my moneys worth.

[skywalker]

Amen, Hemingway, going on 5 years now with mine. No problems at all.

skywalker

[GulfCoast]

The old Rocky's with kevlar patches on the knees-10 years easy even if you wear them every day of the season. The boots will dry rot before you ever wear out the waders.

With "modern" waders, I have already ripped holes in one pair of brush tuffs this year. And what is up with all the gun snagging buckles and gizmos they put on wader straps these days? What ever happened to good old velcro? They just don't make them like they used to any more!

[Jelly]

get you a pair of 3.5mm neoprene camo waders from Delta Net and Twine in Greenville.

Didn't know they sold waders. Not real sure what they did besides have a ferris wheel looking thing behind the building.

heheheh, ask for scotty. Tell him you want the same waders I have. He'll know the ones. They have really good prices on kinds of hunting boots. They don't advertise much though

[bigwater]

hunt naked