High N Dry Waders 2020 Review | Waders that DON'T leak!
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2020
- Are You Tired of Leaky Waders? On this video Joel gives and in depth wader review of the new High N Dry Breathable Waders.
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Joel Strickland (@mrproducersir) is a lifelong waterfowler, duck hunting guide and producer/director in the film and television industry.
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Who’s ready for colder weather and no more mosquitoes 🦟?!?
Were just starting to get some cooler nights here in canada
Awesome!
Right on! I'm getting excited!
Can’t wait for the season opener. Hate mosquitoes, last year here in SW Ontario, they were around till the end of October due to warm weather and then November got so cold that everything went into a state of deep freeze. Thanks God December got warmer so we had some good late season action.
@@aimkhan83 this year they don't seem to bad early goose season 2 days away
Wow, the Lord works in mysterious ways. I was literally talking to my wife about getting new waders am hour ago because during this early goose/teal season I found out mine have a serious leak in the crotch. I mentioned that I watch your channel and I was thinking of buying high n dry waders and would ask during your next upload how long they've lasted you and low and behold you do a review video! I'll be ordering a pair tonight! Thanks for all you do Joel, looking forward to the next video!!
Wow, great story! Thanks for sharing this.
I have Bottomland 11's in the mail right now...had to go up a foot size to get a longer inseam. Brian was a pleasure to talk to on the phone, and sent my replacement before I could even ship the others back.
I saw the comment below about the straps. One of my pet peeves is when the plastic buckles break or have to be continually tightened etc but I haven't tried this brand yet but will soon.
Great review video and quality information Joel! Anyone who has spent a couple hunts in these waders will quickly understand how high quality they are. They bottomland looks awesome on them as well 👍🏻
Thanks Thomas! I’m so ready to put these new ones to use!
Joel you crazy going out in that "Mosquito Thunderdome" lol!!! Great review on a needed product. I will seriously consider a pair when my current pair of breathables give out.
Yeah, it was a little scary out there! Thanks!
I love the boots on the High n dry. I wore a set of caddis for a year and the boots were so stiff and uncomfortable. I love the simplicity of the high n dry. Very easy to move around in, no excess bulk. The only negative would be that its a taaaad bit short on the legs so when kneeling i feel like i might tear it. I wear a size 10 stout 5'9"
I'm sold. Ordering a pair of bottomland late season. Thanks for the review!
Right on! I'm looking forward to using mine this season.
Love bottom land camo. Those skeeters are ferocious!
KsOutdoorSports Those mosquitoes were worst I think I’ve seen lol.
It’s been Mosquito-geddon here in northwest Tennessee, can’t wait for it to get down in the 20’s and 30’s!! I hunt close to Reelfoot in lots of flooded timber and marshes and will be needing some new waders. Might break down and order me some of these! Seems like a great product.
Thanks for the information. I spoke to the company this morning and based on your experiance I'm ready to order one for this season.
Glad I could help!
After a longgggg wait I finally got mine in! Just in time
Hey Joel, I ordered a pair of HND waiters last week 8/29 after watching your review from last year. I still haven’t recieved them yet. I just watched your latest review of them and noticed the offer for the HND t-shirt. I’m hoping they threw one in with the order. I did mention you and how I learned of HND. Love all the different content about duck hunting you have put out. Looking forward to a dry season!Thanks, Mike from northern Ca.
Hi Mike, I tracked your order, and it appears that there is a weather delay. With your order you should have a tracking number. Please feel free to reach out to us if there are any issues with delivery. Thanks
I ordered a pair of these last duck season and they turned out great. I just went and tested them to ensure I didn't have any leaks before the 20-21 season and no leaks, so I am a fan.
Great! thanks for sharing.
Good to hear Ethan, good luck this season!
No matter who makes them I’m just no fan of waders period.But if you waterfowl hunt their a must.😟Very informative review I need new ones. Going to check these out.God Bless Joel keep em coming.
Thanks David.
Hoping to get me some! Have a blessed week brother!👊🏻
Thanks! You too!
Good unboxing, look forward to trying em
Thanks Jake! I appreciate your help on this video and hanging out with you too!
Gosh I have a set of Green Grundens (bibs for fishing) and I wear those over $175 hip boots. The hippers do not seem to wear out as fast as the one year waders we are all stuck with. Of course I hunt in Los Banos California in water no deeper that your knees. If you guys are out West not facing belly deep water and sub zero temp's, consider this affordable and comfortable option.
Great review on the waders, they look great. Those mosquitoes were hungry.
Thanks! I had on plenty of bug spray and even though they were all over us, they really didn't bite too much.
Just ordered mine today ! They should arrive by the opener here in Minnesota.
Awesome!
I was blessed to win the first giveaway pair of H&D waders last year just before I was going to purchase something else. Just to add to the review: I wear waders about as hard and as much as is possible. After a full season of everything from hard walk-ins to timber hunts to 30+ days in a rice field I've just done 5 hunts in the last week for early season and the High & Dry waders are still flawless and dry. I've never made it through an entire season w/o leaks in 4 previous brands of breathable's. I, like mentioned ,would prefer elastic straps with rubberized pads that don't slide. All in all would highly recommend and will most likely have a second pair ( ie: cold weather model) shortly.
I'm really glad you had a great experience with them! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience.
Shane Franklin Sounds like the right person won our promo! Thanks for sharing!
Great guys that own this company! I bought a pair, they did not fit my body size. They refunded my purchase with out a problem. I wish they fit, but I do recommend their customer service.
Sorry it didn't work out, but glad it was a good experience for you.
We’re getting chilly up here in Michigan leaves will be changing soon!!! Please make a group calling video, everyone wants to be apart of the calling in this family of three!!!
Just bought a pair and tried them out this weekend for Teal opener. Very happy so far.
Answer for a guys sizing question: I wear 10.5 EEEE width. Bought the size 11=Perfect!! Just right amount of room.
Straps wanted to fall down until I raised the back cross piece and set it high on the back of my shoulders/neck.
Strap pads didnt stay put. Some rubberized material like the other strap would be nice there to keep in place.
This is not a hit piece, so don't take what I said as bad mouthing the product. I like them and so far would highly recommend them. Time will tell but so far so good!!
I used a promo code but it didn't get taken off but I will call customer service to inquire. I mentioned that I have been watching your channel and told them I was looking at them on your suggestion.. and the tookd good care of me!!!
Thanks for sharing Scott. Shoulder straps are an issue that most companies miss. I've complained about nearly all of them- from all brands lol. After reading some of the comments, we may see an improved shoulder strap next year from HND.
Yeah, reach out to them on the code.
Hey Scott, glad that the boots fit. Once you get the shoulder H strap set, you shouldn’t have an issue with the shoulder straps. As for the shoulder pads, some people like to have them, others just take them off. I went in and adjusted a credit for the code, as I remember our email conversation. Hope you enjoy the waders. Ian
After hunting early teal that started here in Michigan and already putting a hole in my new 5mm neoprene frogg toggs. You sold me on these, just ordered them. I hope I have the same experience as you!
Sorry you messed up your waders, but glad you got some new ones! You're going to love em!
Clayton, I know we’re not friends, but friends don’t let friends wear neoprene! Consider this a new friend intervention 😂
I do like Frogg Toggs and wear them, but just say no to neoprene!
@@jdkennedy77 I hope I like them!! They're at home waiting for me.
I really like your videos keep it up
Thank you!
how do you carry your shells? I like to have the shell loops usually but I’m considering ordering these
What are those dot's adhered to the seams?
Where is it made?
Are they loud when walking?
Well why are the knees not camo?
Hi Joel,
How do you hook up your dog's E-collar remote to your waders? You have a neat way to attach them to yourself that is readily at hand.
I use the attached cord and run it through the D clip on my waders, then run the transmitter through the loop and cinch it down. Then hook clip the transmitter on my waders. Takes about 2 seconds and keeps me from losing the transmitter if I drop it.
What about when it's 20 out.
Just placed the order but I could not find where to order the free T shirt or maybe I missed it. Mr. McNair was very helpful.
Glad you were able to get it worked out!!
Are you a Thermocell guy, Joel? I got one late summer and it seemed to work here in CO, but haven’t tested it in the warm weather marsh yet.
Yes, I've used them for many years. They work really well. I don't know about being in a swarm of biblical proportions! I didn't have mine with me that day.
so bummed that i got a pair of these (super nice), but they’re way too short in the inseam. Boot is true to size, but no tall version for a size 8. im 5’11”, so not particularly tall, but man, i could barely lift my legs. gotta return them. Smallest boot in a tall version is size 10
I bought the neoprene waders and they came with 2 neoprene Velcro straps, maybe 8” long. Any idea what they are for?
Ankle straps. You can wrap them around the bottom of your pant legs to make it easier to slide down into your boots!
I love my High And Dry waders but am broken hearted as the stitching on both front straps have become unraveled. I'm not sure id to purchase new ones or try to repair my pair now. As far as comfort they are unmatched, price unmatched, and No signs of leakage and I wore them and wore them hard with intent to test them as they passed with flying colors other than the strap issue. I would like to suggest the strap regardless which side of the buckle be a bungy type of material in hopes this would fix this issue I had and to allow more movement. Joel love your channel and look forward to each episode.
Thanks Nick for sharing. Sorry you had trouble with your straps. I have also requested a different type of strap as well. That's the only thing I know of that would make em better.
Nick, I’m sorry to hear that you had an issue with the straps. Feel free to reach out to us sales@hndoutdoors.com and we will be happy to work with you to get your issue resolved.
Thank you High N Dry. I will reach out tomorrow and appreciate your quick response to my issue.
Could not find any breathable High & Dry late season boot in larger shoe size (>=13) at their website.
Have you reached out to the company? I know their newest products were supposed to be available last week.
Joel can you tell me what the high n Dry waders warranty is because I am in the market once again because my frogtog wader’s seams have failed and am not satisfied I got a 1/2 a season out of 200 dollar wadders
You should be able to find that info on their website www.hndoutdoors.com
Hey Joel are you related to Ronny "Cuz" Strickland of Knight and Hale?
I've known Cuz for about 25 years. We are no relation. He and I both routinely get the same question from people. We laugh about it. By the way, he's with Mossy Oak.
@@SurvivingDuckSeason, I realized my mistake about Mossy Oak right after I commented. Thanks for the reply, I met those guys about 20 years ago through a friend of my dad's. They gave me a signed call and a couple shirts. Great group of fellas. Good luck this season, Chris from Pa.
How cold does it get where you're at for reference?
In Arkansas we can have days in the 20s. I've hunted in these waders in Alaska and other places in the North where its cold too. That was with the 800 boots. The new 1500 boots are going to be even better.
Joel....question in your experience with these waders are they a true fit or full size...I am heavy set and short...normally wear a size nine....if I get a pair should 8 step up the size?
They make in regular, stout and tall. I know several guys who are on pretty big and the stout is perfect for them. As far as the boot, I wear 8 1/2 shoe, I have the HND in size 9 (regular) they fit like they should for me (a little extra room in the foot which is perfect). They have a sizing chart on their website, I suggest you check it out, or give them a call and they'll help you out.
You can check out out the size chart on our website, if you have any questions, feel free to send us an email info@hndoutdoors.com or give us a ring, 833-444-6379 we would be happy to help. Ian
Sorry if I missed it in the previous 134 comments and replies... how’s the boot fit run?
Fits true for me.
Trying to order, can’t get past the shipping options. Disabled pop up blockers (as suggested on the website) to no avail. I have NEVER had an issue ordering anything, pop ups have never been an issue. Guess I’m going with another brand.
You can easily get this fixed by reaching out to the company. The fastest way is to call the number on their website 833-444-6379 or email them at info@hndoutdoors.com
Joel, one thing I noticed with this video is that the emblem is in a high gloss and the shine was very obvious.Do you think this could be something to deter birds?
There does seem to be a little shine there. If a duck is close enough to notice that, he’ll be dead.
Sharpie. Done.
Yes I ha
How close to size do they run?
I’ve found them to be close to correct sizing.
What is a wader pant?
Pants that you wear inside of waders...basically sweat pants
Size 12...just gonna leave this here so when I win the next drawing you won't have to guess!!! 😉🤫🤣
The protective material needs to be camouflage to match the bottom land pattern. Just my .02!
309 Odysseus blue??? They’re charcoal gray, almost black.
Yeah I would guess that Kevlar can’t be printed with a pattern.
309 Odysseus 309 Odysseus IMO 2 dark grey patches on your knees aren’t going to matter. I honestly can’t see birds not coming in because of that.
I’ve been hunting ducks for 30 years! The small details matter when hunting the public flooded timber of AR! The last two years, details matter!
@@kennywilmes5345 the point is that we pay EXTRA for the camo then they put the dumb non-matching materials on.
The industry treats us like a bunch of suckers. They got this guy to do an add and tie his brand to theirs. They're business pals with a marriage license and everything. How cute.
👍👍👍
Hats off to the cameraman who kept the camera steady while being swarmed with mosquitos too😂
Also, this question may have already been asked, but what were those decoys at 10:03? They looked hand carved
Right on! A real trouper for sure! The decoys you asked about are floating stationary decoys made by mojo.
What is the color of the Kevlar knee pads. They look blue?
Frank Jak they are dark grey nearly black. The inside lights made them look kinda blue on some people’s screen. If you look at the shots outside, that’s the true color.
@@SurvivingDuckSeason thanks for the quick reply. I'm ordering mine now, only for the t-shirt. Lol
Frank Jak haha! Great!!
How tall are you? I'm 5'5". Can you tell them to make a wader for short people? Not "stout". For fit short people 🙏 No one out there makes them. I have 1000 friends that are my height willing to purchase. Thanks.
I’m 5’6”. They are great for me. One of the owners is a little shorter than me, so they got ya covered!
how much do they cost?
299 for their breathable waders. www.hndoutdoors.com
Next Tuesday is teal opener
Right on! Let's get it started!
It sure would be cool if we could get an American-made wader company going! I’ve got a small amount of startup scratch if anyone wants to collaborate. I’m a science guy. I don’t know about manufacturing, production, or sales, but would be willing to discuss with like-minded folks.
I have been wearing breathable thin waders for about 25 years. Initially Cabbalas was the main brand available and they had all natural rubber in their boots . I still have some of the boots I cut the waders off of and they will almost never dry rot. A far cry fro the red balls hodgemen and converse of the 60 s and 70 s that you had to pack with newspaper in the offseason to keep them from cracking on creases etc. At first the most insulation the breathable had was about 600 grams (really more for stream fishing. They finally got up to 1,000 about 10 years ago in the breathable. Cabbalas hasn't offered them every year in several years . Last I bought was about 8 years ago around the time Lacrosse offered them. All the ones I had would leak after a couple years of hard use but they leaked very slow and I just put up with it.
I am about ready for a new pair and love Bottomland pattern too. Looks like the High N Dry will be my next pair. I hate to go to Sitka etc. I dont like the bulk either. I have migrated to a lot of 100 % merino wool layers and socks over the years and an outer layer of windproof /waterproof material often just a shirt not a jacket.
Wool good but fleece is good too.
I hunt 70-90 days a season..I don't use wool until it's really cold because my boat blind it tight and heated. If you ever get wet...fleece can be simply rung out and put right back on. It doesn't actually get wet because it's plastic.
Wet wool gives off heat. If I could afford all wool clothes I would use them. Fleece is what I settle on..
tee kay yeah, I’ve really figured out the layer thing pretty well in the past few years. I only wear a jacket on the ride in the morning or on the coldest of days. I hadn’t given breathables serious consideration until about 2013. The first time I saw a pair was in about 2005. The guys at Hodgmans had some they wanted me to try. They looked like they would tear just walking across the parking lot lol. I said, I’ll wait until they’re viable.
@@SurvivingDuckSeason yeah I tried a pair of the hodgeman breathable. they didn't hold up well at all and the boot itself cracked and leaked within 2 years. Maybe they were old stock got them from Wing Supply for about $100. Remember when Hawks in Blytheville was about the only place that carried KENT shells ? I still use Kent 2 3/4 High speed lead for pheasant much cheaper than other similar shells and I think better. I wish we had lead 6 shot at 1500 fps 30 years ago !!
They are blue
Yes no more mosquitoes
You got that right!!
You ready for big ducks
My one complaint about neoprene waters is when I sweat in them the next morning the inside will be wet and cold😂
Use boot dryer with wader extensions. 90 minutes and you're dry.
Just say no to neoprene! 😂
This is going to seem odd but well...they call me Oddball.
I use neoprene because I'm a yankeee. Struggled with leaky seams or what I call "weepy".
Finally I wore out a pair of waders AND I CUT THEM UP. I tore them apart to see how they're made.
Oh God its so simple. The hardest part for me was figuring out what glue. It's contact cement. Nothing special.
I can not tell y'all how to fix waders my word skills suck bad. Tear apart a pair of neoprene waders and there's a bell that goes off in your head and right then you can fix old neoprene waders. You can peel apart the layers. Never ever ever toss or burn your waders. That's your supply of patches for your new ones.
Hi，Joel. It's really a great review. You not only explain the products for us, but also experience it yourself. There's no doubt that you're a great man. The video is also useful and practical.
I want to invite you to unbox and review our newest hunting rangefinder too. I'll send an official invitation email to you, please check.
Have a great day.