Best Waders for Alaska

[J20Hunter]

Going on a caribou hunt in Sept north of Cold Bay looking for your opinions on waders

 

[Brendan]

Wearing them all the time? Simms G3 or G4. They reportedly made some upgrades to the G4 either in 2019, or for 2020.

Can pretty much end the thread there.

 

[duchntr]

Any waders will work for one pump, if your planning on getting some waders for long term/heavy use, Simms g3's or Patagonia Rio Gallegos waders are a good place to start and end your search.

 

[Diamond K]

I have used Red Head Bone Dry from BPS for 20+ years . Got my first set for a caribou hunt. Used them in the swamps for Florida turkey hunting and here in MO duck hunting too . I am on my second pair now for about the past 5 years. If you take care of them and don't store them folded/rolled down they will last a long time.

 

[AK Troutbum]

Wearing them all the time? Simms G3 or G4. They reportedly made some upgrades to the G4 either in 2019, or for 2020.

Can pretty much end the thread there.

There ya have it!

 

[Trial153]

When i guided and was fishing 150 ish days a year the only waders that consistently stood up to it was simms. I am still using set of G3 guides without the front pocket, they are soild. I have also used them for hunts and they have stood up to some serious abuse.
Boots are key though crappy boots will create wear in the feet especially with flat insoles.

 

[work765]

When i guided and was fishing 150 ish days a year the only waders that consistently stood up to it was simms. I am still using set of G3 guides without the front pocket, they are soild. I have also used them for hunts and they have stood up to some serious abuse.
Boots are key though crappy boots will create wear in the feet especially with flat insoles.

Is it better to get them with boots built in or separate?


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[Trial153]

Is it better to get them with boots built in or separate?


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Stocking foot will ( separate boots) will be more comfortable for hiking and all around better fit.. boot foot will generally be warmer however they are sloppily fit wise.

 

[Onstep]

Simms G3 or G4 with stocking feet. I would be very particular in my boot choice. Simms, Korkers, and Patagonia all make decent options. I would say if hiking long distances was part of the plan I’d be interested in trying a regular boot with more support sized up to fit.

 

[AK_Skeeter]

Stocking foot will ( separate boots) will be more comfortable for hiking and all around better fit.. boot foot will generally be warmer however they are sloppily fit wise.

For me, the biggest advantage of stocking feet is dry feet...
I completely turn the waders inside out at camp and they are dry the next morning.
Plus you can dry them inside a sleeping bag if needed.
Dry feet are less likely to get cold, less likely to blister...

 

[Desk Jockey]

Jumping in here a bit, my wader experience is limited. How well do the wader boots (the kind mentioned above that go over stocking foot waders) hold up to hiking? Would they be good for a few miles or just short distances?

 

[Trial153]

Like was already mentioned, simms, korkers and Patagonia boots will be as good to hike in as any premium hunting boots....i have done crazy miles with my waders and never had a foot problem

 

[cuttiebrownbow]

I live in Simms waders and can get them to last two years. Most others I could only get 6 months - if I was lucky.

Stocking foot and then wading boot will provide more support and comfort. I think there are better options than Simms for boots though .