Chest waders

[meyeri]

Hey guys, I'm looking into getting a pair of chest waders for the up coming hunting season. I only need them to cross a river to get to some secluded hunting ground, so I wouldn't use them a whole lot. I was thinking about going with neoprene because it would be much lighter for packing with my gear. I don't want to break the bank either, but I want something that will last a fairly long time. Does anybody have any advice/suggestions?

 

[bigbuckhunter88]

I've had good luck with Scheels or Cabelas brand. I think Scheels switched brands though. Another thing to think about is if you get an insulated pair they will keep you warm while sitting in a tree. When I hunt a certain stand I pack the waders in with a base layer only on, put the waders on to cross a creek and wear them as my bottoms in the stand.

 

[meyeri]

Thanks. I was actually thinking about wearing the waders once in the stand, but I wasn't too sure how well they would hold up to rips when walking through the timber. I'll check some out this week!

 

[boneil]

Check out Woody's World in Marengo. They actually buy semi loads of items from Gander Mountain that have been returned. Much of it is has never been worn or used. I know they have a huge selection of waders on hand.

 

[bigbuckhunter88]

Thanks. I was actually thinking about wearing the waders once in the stand, but I wasn't too sure how well they would hold up to rips when walking through the timber. I'll check some out this week!

I see your from CR? Do you ever make it north or are there any Amish communities near you. I have found some great deals on waders and boots at Amish country stores.

 

[meyeri]

Thanks for the advice men. I'm gonna check out your suggestions.