Wader suggestions?

[cfdjay]

No experience with waders. Wondering what you guys have used on your hunts. Thanks!

 

[cfdjay]

Yeah I guess I don't know what I don't know. Those are pricey for sure and I'm ok spending the $$ if it's worth it for this kind of trip.

 

[Scottf270]

I assume you are talking about breathable stocking foot waders. Simms is the leader and they have different levels and cost. There are other brands like Patagonia etc. If it's a one off need just for this hunt, you can probably get by with a mid grade pair.

 

[ScottP76]

Yeah I guess I don't know what I don't know. Those are pricey for sure and I'm ok spending the $$ if it's worth it for this kind of trip.

I’m sorry I immediately assumed for ducks lol. If it’s not disregard what I said.

 

[cfdjay]

I’m sorry I immediately assumed for ducks lol. If it’s not disregard what I said.

Nope! Posted in the moose section for a reason lol

 

[FranklinBluth]

Depends on budget and how much use you think you'll get out of them. If money is no issue - get the Simms waders. I currently run Simms but have had good luck with the Frogg Toggs Hellbender waders as well.

 

[Cyril]

I have simms freestones. Bought them on sale Christmas time 2019 for an Alaskan black bear hunt. They cost me $200 at the time. Used them for that hunt which was postponed until spring 2021. I have used them a couple dozen times for late season salt water duck hunting since then. They are warm enough with proper layering. They have been great and pretty bullet proof. If I were buying now, I would spend the extra hundred for freestone Z, with the front zipper. They will do everything you need. Wait for a sale, maybe Memorial Day, July 4th or until Black Friday if you can/have too.

 

[KShunter8080]

I went with the Simms G3 waders with their Freestone boot. Have zero complaints about that setup.

 

[ColeyG]

I would recommend wader pants like the Simms G3 guide pants. Much more user friendly for hunting, hiking, etc. and no need for chest waders on moose hunts.

 

[KU_Geo]

frogTogg brand pilot II wader pants are a decent cheaper version then Simms g3. Wore them on one hunt with complete satisfaction. This past year on a float hunt I went with Simms G3 regular waders. Definitely a step up from the froggTogg, but 2-3x the price. Buy what you want and can afford.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I’ve been using the simms g3 for years but it sucks to have to get completely undressed to take a leak.


in my opinion, the g4 would be 100% worth the price for the zipper alone. I remember one year we got stuck out overnight with a bull moose down as well as a skinned out bear. It was cold, like in the 20s and we were basically just huddling under a tarp. I had to piss so bad but it was cold, I didn’t want to take off my LPP and rain jacket and lose what little heat I had.

 

[WMR]

I wore the Simms Freestone last year. They seemed fine. Time will tell about the long term durability. Cabelas stocking foot waders lasted one year. I still use my Cabelas wading boots and they haven’t fallen apart yet.

I admit to being intrigued with the waist high waders, especially if a lot of walking is expected. As for us, we don’t stray too far from the lake. Long pack jobs are not for us. I do think my chest high waders were nice while cutting up the moose. There’s also always the possibility of a dead bull ending up in the lake. I’d want chest waders for that.

 

[keller]

I wore the simms tributary waders. They worked fine. Front zipper definately has its place. If you have to take off backpack. Bino harness ,raincoat... to take a leak.