Waders

[U.S.ArmyRetired]

What are some good waders for duck hunting that are less than $200?

[BBReezen]

I bought a set of game winner from academy last year and had no complaints, they were the hybrid neoprene material bottoms and a canvas material from the waist up. Think they were like $150 or so

[Kmart49]

While there are some great brands out there, I would have to recommend Cabelas due to their return/replacement policy. They will switch out old waders for new ones in almost any situation.

[knighttime]

In my opinion which probably isn't worth much I would buy waders that are more expensive but buy them one time. I can't tell you how many pairs of 100$ waders I've burned through in a year. This is all assuming your a pretty avid or want to become an avid duck hunter.

Also like mentioned above the cabelas are a good run of waders for the fact that if you get a tear you run by the store and get you a new set.

I climb fences, walk through flooded timber with submerged sticks sticking out, run through corn stalks, etc and the best pair I ever had were lacrosse that lasted me like 4-5 years.

[knighttime]

Also there is a guy here in Tyler making waders that I've gotten to know pretty well and his waders are actually pretty stout (gator waders shield series). He is actually releasing a new set of hunting waders some time this summer that will be much more durable and also they will have thinsulate unlike the original series.

[TallTexan]

Do you duck hunt in marsh, blinds, boat, or have flooded timber?

I prefer stocking for cause I hunt to marsh, and trying to walk in boot fit it horrible.

If I hunted more anywhere else, I'd go boot fit.

My set of Cabela's waders have outlasted most of my academy sets.

[Bullseye07]

Also there is a guy here in Tyler making waders that I've gotten to know pretty well and his waders are actually pretty stout (gator waders shield series). He is actually releasing a new set of hunting waders some time this summer that will be much more durable and also they will have thinsulate unlike the original series.

My cousin is one of the pro guides that Gator Waders sponsor. He loves them

[str8shooter]

Depends on where you are hunting. I have three pair of waders for different conditions. For the cold and really brushy hunts I have a pair of thick kevlar reinforced Cabela's waders - boot foot, for the cooler days out of Rockport I have thinner neoprene Cabela's stocking foot. Then for early season on the coast and fishing I have a pair of breathable thin stocking foot waders. The heavy duty reinforced Cabela's waders have been rocking for 10 years now. I paid in the neighborhood of $250 for those. I paid around $150 for the other two pair (each).

[Bill]

Cabelas breathable waders are my favorite. Wear them over fleece pants when it's warm, then over long johns when it's cold. They have some for $219 now. Watch the Bargain Cave at Cabelas, they go on markdown in that price range. I'll never buy neoprene and sweat (and stink) again. Plus if you ever get a leak in waders, Cabelas will replace under warranty. That's been my experience, but not on my breathables.

[U.S.ArmyRetired]

Most of my duck hunting is in flooded timber. Looking for warm, easy to walk and wade in and looking for lots of space for shells, etc.

[txnitro]

i know you stated a moderate budget range, but check out your local academy... just this past Tuesday, I saw a dad and son pay $45+ total for (2) sets (regularly priced @ $100 or so) of some nice looking neoprene type waders with chest shell holders and slip-on boots pictured on the boxes..

[knighttime]

My cousin is one of the pro guides that Gator Waders sponsor. He loves them

Nice! I wouldn't consider myself a sponsor, but I do a lot of collaboration with him on wader designs. Always nice getting waders for free ..

The next series he is going to release I'm pretty excited about these things will be indestructible and toasty!

What I like about his waders is the boot fits like a tennis shoe, its not real stiff and rigid like most wader boots but it still has the steel shank arch support. For me it makes it easier stepping over that submerged tree and shuffling your feet over stuff.

[BigFoot]

Gator Waders

[z7ex]

http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=731363

Wore these all last year and have not had a problem to date. But if they do start to leak for any reason you can just take them back.

[Bullseye07]

Nice! I wouldn't consider myself a sponsor, but I do a lot of collaboration with him on wader designs. Always nice getting waders for free ..

The next series he is going to release I'm pretty excited about these things will be indestructible and toasty!

What I like about his waders is the boot fits like a tennis shoe, its not real stiff and rigid like most wader boots but it still has the steel shank arch support. For me it makes it easier stepping over that submerged tree and shuffling your feet over stuff.

I would love to try a pair. The cuz hasn't hooked me up yet though. They seem pretty freaking tough