What waders are you guys running?

[Wallace]

I was on season 5 or 6 with one pair of my Chene waders this year (bought them during the preorder before they launched). Developed a hole in the right leg. I ran them up to the store since it's not too far from my duck camp. They called me a few days later saying they can't be repaired, "what pattern do you want?". Walked out the next day with a brand new replacement pair.

Hard to beat their customer service.

 

[NRA4LIFE]

I generally don't run in my waders.

 

[Crewsn]

High-n-dry waders. Been through 2 seasons now and holding up great. No leaks or tears.

 

[Oregon]

High-n-dry waders. Been through 2 seasons now and holding up great. No leaks or tears

I bought high and dry waders in 2023. Rough guess is I have 210 days wearing them?? Still dry. Never in my life have I had a breathable pair last this long.

 

[Akstacy22]

I was on season 5 or 6 with one pair of my Chene waders this year (bought them during the preorder before they launched). Developed a hole in the right leg. I ran them up to the store since it's not too far from my duck camp. They called me a few days later saying they can't be repaired, "what pattern do you want?". Walked out the next day with a brand new replacement pair.

Hard to beat their customer service.

Same experience with me this year with Chene but I will say Sitka did the same for me this year as well, I have had both for about 5 years with both being repaired a couple of times. Chene is typically quicker on the repairs but neither have ever charged me. I was very impressed by them both replacing waders that couldn't be repaired after having them that long. I was going through 2-3 pairs of cheaper breathables a year so in the long run I have saved a pile of money.

 

[Wallace]

Same experience with me this year with Chene but I will say Sitka did the same for me this year as well, I have had both for about 5 years with both being repaired a couple of times. Chene is typically quicker on the repairs but neither have ever charged me. I was very impressed by them both replacing waders that couldn't be repaired after having them that long. I was going through 2-3 pairs of cheaper breathables a year so in the long run I have saved a pile of money.

I have friends with Sitka waders, no complaints out of them for repairs. Chene made more sense for me, my hunting camp is 25 minutes from the Stuttgart store and 90 minutes from the Memphis store. It's super easy for me to drop off a pair if I have an issue and get a quick turnaround as opposed to sending them to Montana.