school me on duck hunting waders

[Hard Knocks]

After doing some research,Im leaning towards breathables.I will primarily be hunting in Tx,and just figured neoprene would be too hot.Am I headed in the right direction,or way off base? Are the Cabelas breathables a good choice? Thanks in advance

[flywise]

Aint it cold during duck season, typically?

[TallTexan]

Aint it cold during duck season, typically?

Depends on what part of TX

On the coast my I would be wearing breathable.

A lot depends on the places the OP will be hunting.

[Rookie28]

I went with neoprene, but I can't stand being cold. I know a lot of guys who swear by breatheables.

[flywise]

Depends on what part of TX

On the coast my I would be wearing breathable.

A lot depends on the places the OP will be hunting.

Makes since
I have never duck hunted and have heard a lot of stories about breaking ice

[raw10628]

Always breathable waders for me no matter where I'm hunting. Layering underneath is the way to go. Several companies make great fleece pants with stirrups so they don't ride up. I typically wear Under Armour cold gear leggings down to about mid 50's and fleece up anything below that.

[Langston32]

If your going to be hunting flooded timber or standing in the water you will want some neoprene waders. If your just using them to but out decoys and then get into a dry blind you should be ok with the light ones. If your going to be walking any great distance through to woods i would make sure they are tough enough to take the abuse. The last thing you want is when you get in that 40 degree water you find out you ripped a hole in them. I have 3 different pairs, all neoprene. One is not insulated, one has a little insulation and one has a hole lot...

[knighttime]

I've always been a neopreme guy and typically the 5mm.. I'd rather be hot while duck hunting than freezing... I typically wear under armour thermals, drake wader pants then my 5mm neopremes with 800 grams thinsulate in the boot. Even though it's Texas some of those mornings standing in thigh deep near freezing water can get pretty dang chilly..

I would imagine its kind of a preference thing..Also I think it depends on where the majority of your duck hunting will occur.

[ultralite09]

If youre hunting up here in NTX, I would say go with a really good pair of breathables or get a pair of the breathable/neoprene hybrids that academy offers. I have a pair of the newer academy camo waders and theyre fine for me but if I didn't get them on a black Friday deal, I would've bought another pair of simms breathables.

It rarely gets cold enough up here to need anything thicker than 3.5mm neoprenes. a good pair of thermals and my drake wader pants kept me toasty hunting in 28 degree weather last season.

Now this is all my personal opinion, im a big guy so if youre a smaller guy with not so much insulation, you might get cold going off my recommendation. But some of my buddies that have 5mm waders with 1000g thinsulate boots also have a pair of breathables or light weight neoprene for early/mid season hunts.

[BowTech2010]

Just remember you can always layer under the breathable when it gets cold. I'll never go back to neopreme. I've hunted in the low double digits in Arkansas and never got cold. Came back to Texas fighting mosquitoes off and wore same waders but did away with layers and was fine.

Edit: find a buddy with a good boat and great dog. Never have to worry about waders lol

[Moose]

school me on duck hunting waders

Neoprene boot foot, unless you're gonna be on the coast or in the rice, then breathables will work.

[Hard Knocks]

Ok,a little more info.I get cold easily,but are the Cabelas 1600 mags neoprene,too much?

[hopedale]

My next pair will be breathable. If its cold, you layer up like any other time.

I have the Cabela's 1600 MAGs and they will keep you warm. The problem is when you finish hunting and get back to the vehicle to pull them off you'll have sweated like crazy. You end up cold the rest of the day or until you change because all your clothes underneath are wet with sweat.

[beardedBrazos]

Ok,a little more info.I get cold easily,but are the Cabelas 1600 mags neoprene,too much?

no. that's what I have. they are kinda bulky, but keep you warm. only time I cuss em is if I have to walk a mile or better to the spot. that sucks anyway, but worse with them heavy waders on.
and all cabelas brand footwear has a lifetime warranty, which is nice.

[TallTexan]

school me on duck hunting waders

Ok,a little more info.I get cold easily,but are the Cabelas 1600 mags neoprene,too much?

I'm the same way.

I have a set of Cabela's 3.5mm neoprene, stocking foot, and they work great. I hunt the coast more than anything.

I would go bootfoot for hard bottom, short walks.

Buy a size or two bigger, so you can layer. All my base layers, for when it is cold, have moisture wicking capabilities.

Stocking foot also has the ability to be turn completely inside out, so mine are dry by the second day hunt. My buddy has boot foot, and can't dry out as fast.

If you stay dry, you will stay warm