Breathable Waders?

[CaptainT16]

I just had a quick question and wanted to see what other people thought about the Breathable Waders. I am used to the old neoprene, and I've thought about getting a pair of the breathable waders, but I wasn't sure if they keep your legs very warm, or if you have to layer quite a bit under them? I see people wearing them all the time now and they look quite nice, but just haven't had a chance to ask anyone what they are like wearing them? Any comments or help on this would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

[Danoinark]

I very seldom layer between mine Capn'....Usually some fleece pant's in cold weather is all I need. If its EXTREMELY cold, I would use polypropylene under the Fleece. Other times (fall. spring) khaki cotton pants work fine...and in the summer heck shorts will work.

Dano

[flyfshn]

many will disagree with me, but I wear neoprene in the winter and breathable in the spring/summer/fall. Have not figured out a way to stay warm in them in the winter.............they are much easier to get on and off!!!

[jjtroutbum]

I kind of feel that your question is stacked against the breathable waders and let me explain how.

Breathable waders are not intended or designed for insulating temperature( ie a coolie cup for your beer). They are designed to allow the users body to better regulate its temperature normally by being able to breath or perspire naturally and therefore be more comfortable all day. Simple appropriate dress for the elements as mentioned by Dano will assure maximum fishing comfort.

The real advantage that "breathing" waders have is. The wearer Not getting clammy/sweaty from being shoved into a sealed bag all day.Since I fish hard and for extended periods when I get to fish. I remember feeling all most wet from wearing rubber waders when changing out of them.

The big Disadvantage is reported to be durability and that to me has not proven to be the case. I have had my first and only pair of Bass Pro breathables for over five years.

Try them out I don't think you'll be disappointed at all.

[patfish]

I totally agree with JJ and Dano. Sure you may have to layer in the cold months, you probably do that anyway, but wearing shorts in them in August is a real treat. To me, they are just more all-around comfortable, and way easier to get out of in the summer and winter too for that matter. I don't even own neoprenes any more.

[tippet7]

It depends on how your body reacts to the cold water. I only wear my neoprenes if it is bitter cold. Like Dano, a thin layer of fleece usually works just fine for me, but I do not get cold very easily. If I had my way at home, we would have the bedroom window open a little bit at night, even in the dead of winter.

[tippet7]

It depends on how your body reacts to the cold water. I only wear my neoprenes if it is bitter cold. Like Dano, a thin layer of fleece usually works just fine for me, but I do not get cold very easily. If I had my way at home, we would have the bedroom window open a little bit at night, even in the dead of winter.

[flyfishmaster]

Breathable waders are the only type I wear. I ditched my last pair of neoprene I think 8 years ago. I have two pairs of breathables: Orvis Highback silver and the Cabela pants. I wear the high backs only a few times during the winter because it seals the warmth in better. Other wise I stick to my pant waders 95% of the time.

For warmth, I do excatly like Dano explained, "Usually some fleece pant's in cold weather. If its EXTREMELY cold, use polypropylene under the Fleece". So I only have on three total layers, plus they are all comfortable to wear and no loss of mobility.

Plus breathables are easier to put on, store, clean and repair then the bulky neoprene.

Later,

FFM

aka: Kim

[Paola Cat]

My current set-up is similar to FFM's. I own (1) pair of chest high neoprene stockingfoot waders. I haven't used them in (2) years. They are such a hassle to get on and off. I own (1) pair of waist high stockingfoot breathable pants and (1) pair of chest high stockingfoot breathable waders. I like the pants the best also. When it's cold I layer like Dano. PC

[retroaction man]

i have had more problems with my feet getting and staying cold then my legs. If you are going to wear breathables in the winter i suggest fleece pants with another layer or two AND elect heating socks with those i can be fishing all day in 20 degree weather and still be snug as a bug ... and if you have to run out of the area because of generation then you wont be sweating your butt off by the time you get to the car