Breathable waders?

[Ellis Poling]

The last couple of hunts have caused me to begin the search for a new pair of waders. My current pair don't fit right, rubbing at the knees and a uncomfertable strap system. But I began to wonder about some breathable waders. I like the idea because my 5mm's get a little warm. Does anyone out there use any? Are they durable? Can you stay warm enough in them? Any info would be great.
Thanks
Ellis

[duckhunter888]

I bought a pair of Lacrosse Swampfox's and they are very light weight and comfortable. This will be my first season wearing them, and I will be able to wear them most of the time until it gets cold down here in TX (if it will get cold).

[Bearman]

Try the Cabela's brand, I am very pleased with them

[Ellis Poling]

I was looking at the Cabelas brand. They look like solid waders.

[h20fow1er]

I bought the Cabelas Waist highs back in September. Hunted them HARD in teal season. So far I love them. It has also been during the warm part of the season.

The down side to it is that you will need to purchase a pair of wader pants, or heavy sweats to wear once it cools off. Because of this they are not the most cost efficient wader on the market, but so far they have been very versatile in everything that I have wanted to do.

[Jason Pollack]

I bought a pair of Mack's Prairie Wings waders. They are 1000 gram thinsulate, have lots of pockets and are only $150. I have used them a few times during early goose season and they fit me very well and are comfortable. I look forward to seeing how warm they are come December and January.

[Curt Wilson]

I have heard nothing but good things about the Lacrosse Swampfox waders. I would suggest investing in a good pair of wader pants for when the weather turns cold and you should be alright.

[Jason Mears]

I dont use breathable for waterfowl hunting but I do for fishing. I use Cabelas DryPlus. I will tell you however they are not very warm. I usually dont start wearing them until May here in Pa.

[chris crumpler]

Tha Lacrosse Swampfox's are AWESOME. I have hunted in neoprene's up until last year but switched because it just doesn't get cold for long in North Carolina. I've hunted everything from 60 degrees bluebird days to breaking ice by standing on it until it cracked in them. When it gets cold I just use wader pants. I 've NEVER been cold in them!!Plus I snagged on an end of season sale for $80, yea baby.

[Sun Drop]

What about hodgman wade lites?

[David Rearick]

I use the Swampfox Waders as well. They are great early and late season (just not real late) and seem to be very durabale. Overall an A from me.

[Culley Wilson]

Ellis,

I just returned from AK on a hunting and fishing trip and took breathable waders. I used the Hodgman Wade-Lite series waders as recommended by the outfitter with great luck. Water temperatures were in the low 40's and low temps in the morning were in the 20's and they were great. Of course I layered with polypropylene and fleece underneath which still allowed me to breath and not get wet from sweating during travel periods.

Good luck.

[Nate051]

what model simms do you have? If you are looking at the biggest value for the money simms makes a model called freestones which are very nice. As far as duribility goes they are great. If you want somethign extremely breathable they make guides and g3's but those come at a hefty price. Also look into orvis endura. Very cheap and reliable.