I’m beginning my fourth season with my Sitka Waders. However, if it ever comes a time where Sitka will stop repairing & performing end-of-season servicing for their waders, my next stop would be High ‘n Dry waders.
I have a pair of breathable ones and I love them. Been using it for two seasons. The owners are extremely helpful in communicating with me when I had a small leak and immediacy replied to my email with options regarding the warranty. I visited their place in VA and I got the best helps that I could imagine. Great products and great people. Buy it with confidence.
I bought the same set in brown for this season. I’ve been getting a lot of use out of them and they are fantastic. It was in the 20s the last couple times I went out and I was nice and warm with the 800g.
I bought a pair of breathable pair of these waders. After watching a lot of videos on reviews I also found out about these waders. Now these aren't perfect, the straps are a little annoying meaning not perfect that's all. But I love the customer service and I love how they tell you how to fix them. But I did get a puncher in them but I was literally walking in blackberry bushes which was like so dumb. But I only got 1 small hole, lol. And I fixed it the way they said too do it. FYI if you do get the waders buy their repair kits.
I have been using breathable waders for over 20 years now and could never go back to neoprene waders. Once you learn how to layer under them the benefits shine. Personally I use Simms waders. My first pair lasted over 10 years pulling double duty, flyfishing in the summer and duck hunting in the winter. The seams were fraid and still kept me dry. They only started leaking after I sliced them with a machete cutting brush for a blind.
@@TheNewHuntersGuide I don't remember what model I had back then but now I use their g3 waders. I have been using these for about 5 years and they're still going strong so far. Both have been stocking foot waders. The colder it gets, the warmer the sock I use with liners. I went through a couple of wade books with my first pair before the waders started to leak and am ready to get another pair of wade boots right now for the waders I have now.
I have a neoprene set of high n dry waders. I love them. Only thing I wish I did different was buy a size 8 instead of the size 9 I got (im an 8.5) they are rooooomy!
I would get the 11s. I usually wear 10.5 and the 11s are perfect with room for big socks. I didn't notice any difference in foot room relative to insulation. I have a pair 1600g and 800g.
Super skeptical on getting breathables, I hunt northern WI, bay of Green Bay/ Lake Michigan ice and all sorts of nasty weather late season, you have me sold on the brand just without insulation I’m super hesitant any thoughts/ advice for me?
I would probably go with Neoprene in northern WI, you will probably have mostly cold days. The extra warmth will probably get put to use much more often.
My high n dry leaked after 6 days. Lost a week of gunning going back n forth with them, got my money back. Going with sitka and a cheap backup pair for if and when the sitka need repair. Also the straps fall down because they have no stretch. By no means are these invincible waders..
I personally don't like elastic straps because that is usually the first part of the waders to wear out for me leaving saggy straps....that fall down haha. I guess there's no good way to approach it, but I prefer straps that don't stretch.
@@codywschroeder Its a beautiful thing though when waders last long enough for the elastic to sag. That's better than always having fresh straps because you keep buying new waders!
I just ordered a set. I am curious as to where they are manufactured and I can’t find any info on that. I should have asked when I was on the phone with them earlier today for sizing help. Does anyone know where they are built? At under $400 I assume they can’t be made here in the states.
I know they aren't built stateside. It's a U.S. company with use staff and support, but when I talked to them years ago when ordering my first pair, I think they said to have them made in the U.S. would double or triple the price. But that's about all I recall.
@@TheNewHuntersGuide Thank you for the answer. Pretty much what I figured. I heard a lot of good about them so I ordered anyway. Hell, 75% of what we use comes from China already, what’s wrong with one more thing? I can’t justify $1,000 Simms when I can buy same quality for a third. Thanks again.
If I were home, I'd check the tag for you, maybe I'll remember later. Even if they were stitched together here, probably the materials would be imported anyway.@@rustbucket9318
I’m beginning my fourth season with my Sitka Waders. However, if it ever comes a time where Sitka will stop repairing & performing end-of-season servicing for their waders, my next stop would be High ‘n Dry waders.
Sitka definitely makes a nice wader.
I have a pair of breathable ones and I love them. Been using it for two seasons. The owners are extremely helpful in communicating with me when I had a small leak and immediacy replied to my email with options regarding the warranty. I visited their place in VA and I got the best helps that I could imagine. Great products and great people. Buy it with confidence.
Thanks for the feedback!
I bought the same set in brown for this season. I’ve been getting a lot of use out of them and they are fantastic. It was in the 20s the last couple times I went out and I was nice and warm with the 800g.
Thanks so much for the insight!
I wish we had days as warm as 38 degrees here in Washington...
What are the average Temps you hunt in?
I bought a pair of breathable pair of these waders. After watching a lot of videos on reviews I also found out about these waders. Now these aren't perfect, the straps are a little annoying meaning not perfect that's all. But I love the customer service and I love how they tell you how to fix them. But I did get a puncher in them but I was literally walking in blackberry bushes which was like so dumb. But I only got 1 small hole, lol. And I fixed it the way they said too do it. FYI if you do get the waders buy their repair kits.
Thanks Dennis!
I have been using breathable waders for over 20 years now and could never go back to neoprene waders. Once you learn how to layer under them the benefits shine. Personally I use Simms waders. My first pair lasted over 10 years pulling double duty, flyfishing in the summer and duck hunting in the winter. The seams were fraid and still kept me dry. They only started leaking after I sliced them with a machete cutting brush for a blind.
10 years is amazing! Wow! Do they still make those?
@@TheNewHuntersGuide I don't remember what model I had back then but now I use their g3 waders. I have been using these for about 5 years and they're still going strong so far. Both have been stocking foot waders. The colder it gets, the warmer the sock I use with liners. I went through a couple of wade books with my first pair before the waders started to leak and am ready to get another pair of wade boots right now for the waders I have now.
I have a neoprene set of high n dry waders. I love them. Only thing I wish I did different was buy a size 8 instead of the size 9 I got (im an 8.5) they are rooooomy!
Thanks! Yes they do have plenty of room. But that's good for me for sock options.
How do the boot size run? I wear 10.5 should I get the 11s? Does the amount of insulation play a factor?
I would get the 11s. I usually wear 10.5 and the 11s are perfect with room for big socks. I didn't notice any difference in foot room relative to insulation. I have a pair 1600g and 800g.
They hold up well but the boots are warm but the rest of the wader are not! God bless you and go get them in the marsh!
Thanks Jeff! Yea, there is no insulation included in the breathable fabric. The Neoprene ones are super warm though.
They why they make wader pants and jackets bub. Get a couple
@@koltenbell8089 I own plenty of them bub
Super skeptical on getting breathables, I hunt northern WI, bay of Green Bay/ Lake Michigan ice and all sorts of nasty weather late season, you have me sold on the brand just without insulation I’m super hesitant any thoughts/ advice for me?
I would probably go with Neoprene in northern WI, you will probably have mostly cold days. The extra warmth will probably get put to use much more often.
Thank you for the adivice!
My high n dry leaked after 6 days. Lost a week of gunning going back n forth with them, got my money back. Going with sitka and a cheap backup pair for if and when the sitka need repair. Also the straps fall down because they have no stretch. By no means are these invincible waders..
Nothing is invincible. Where did they leak?
@@TheNewHuntersGuide right leg from thigh down
@@Onthewater763 Yea that obviously should never happen.
I personally don't like elastic straps because that is usually the first part of the waders to wear out for me leaving saggy straps....that fall down haha. I guess there's no good way to approach it, but I prefer straps that don't stretch.
@@codywschroeder Its a beautiful thing though when waders last long enough for the elastic to sag. That's better than always having fresh straps because you keep buying new waders!
I just ordered a set. I am curious as to where they are manufactured and I can’t find any info on that. I should have asked when I was on the phone with them earlier today for sizing help. Does anyone know where they are built? At under $400 I assume they can’t be made here in the states.
I know they aren't built stateside. It's a U.S. company with use staff and support, but when I talked to them years ago when ordering my first pair, I think they said to have them made in the U.S. would double or triple the price. But that's about all I recall.
@@TheNewHuntersGuide Thank you for the answer. Pretty much what I figured. I heard a lot of good about them so I ordered anyway. Hell, 75% of what we use comes from China already, what’s wrong with one more thing? I can’t justify $1,000 Simms when I can buy same quality for a third. Thanks again.
If I were home, I'd check the tag for you, maybe I'll remember later. Even if they were stitched together here, probably the materials would be imported anyway.@@rustbucket9318
@@TheNewHuntersGuide No sweat man. I’ll have mine by end of week.
Seemed more like an ad then a review
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