Novaduckhunter Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I'm finally getting around to purchasing some hunting waders. Has anyone had any experience with Field and Streams 5mm waders, I can get a pair at a really good price. What waders do you use and would recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I use Remington Cordura waders for warm weather and Red Head Bone Dry Neoprenes for cold weather. Cabelas has good stuff too, and their CS is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Here's a trick I tried yesterday and it works very well. In cold weather, apply antiperspirant to your feet and ankles before putting on your (non-cotton)socks. Your feet stay dry and that's half the battle on keeping them warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdkidaho Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I bought a pair of 3mm 600 gram ones from Cabelas and they've worked great. They have kept me "more" than warm every time I've been out. I'm not sure how they would do if I was just sitting in a blind, but for the walking and puddle jumping I've been doing they have been more than sufficient to keep me warm. Almost too warm. I'm going to try to go again next Saturday and our temps here in are hovering around 20 degrees so I'll see how they do, but I've been out with them when it was nearly that cold and did fine. Nice price as well. $99.00 was cheap for waders, and they seem to be really nice quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdkidaho Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 The only thing I've found on them that I didn't like, was that they didn't have the small D-rings on the front to clasp stuff to. I'm talking about the ones you see here in this picture of Tucker: Those D-rings are nice as you can clip an shell holder to them or hand warmer or whatever. I got around it by buying a couple of carabiners: and hooking them around the straps. Not as nice as if they had come with it from the start, but it was a cheap fix. [ 12-10-2006, 05:01 PM: Message edited by: sdkidaho ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateDog Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I have a pair of chest high 3mm neopreme waders and boots from Cabelas. I also have a pair of chest high breathable waders, also from Cabelas. Both are great! Which pair I pick depends on the weather and location of hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL_Waterfowler Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Never tried the Field and Stream Waders...I currently am using 5mm LaCrosse Super Tuff II Chest Waders with 1000g Thinsulate lining. I love them...they kept me warm and dry all last weekend in Arkansas. Biggest considerations when buying waders (I think) are: where you are going to hunt, how cold it gets there, and what types of obstacles you may encounter when you are there. Those are my top three. It may help in choosing waist highs instead of chest waders 3mm vs 5mm, amount of thinsulate lining. All these contribute to the cost. I would have to say though your waders are NOT the piece of gear to be stingy on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaduckhunter Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 Thanks everyone for you input. I gave waders away as a gift idea so if I do get a pair as a gift they will be the field and stream 5mm or a Cabelas model. I'm in North Carolina so the weather can range from 70 in the early goose season down to 20 or below in later December and January. I already decided on a pair of chest high waders with a thickness around 4mm or 5mm and a good amount of insulation. Again, thanks everyone for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaduckhunter Posted December 31, 2006 Author Share Posted December 31, 2006 Santa brought me the Field and Stream 5mm waders. I just go back from a two day duck hunt with them. I didn't fire a shot the entire time but the waders kept me warm and dry. They came with a pocket and D rings already installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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