Looking for help on Breathable waders!!

I put my breathables in the wash once. That is when the leaks started.

waxon67 wrote:I put my breathables in the wash once. That is when the leaks started.

LOL...I am sure he meant wash by hand. I have washed my neoprene waders in the sink with abit of wool lite. Sure it is the same for breathables right?

sonar, whatever pair of waders you get dont get caddis. I have gone through 3 pairs already and working on my 4th. they all start leaking for no reason. no holes, tears etc. Guessing they are leaking from the seams. Next pair i get when I have the money will be a pair of simms

sonarbp wrote:

waxon67 wrote:I put my breathables in the wash once. That is when the leaks started.

LOL...I am sure he meant wash by hand. I have washed my neoprene waders in the sink with abit of wool lite. Sure it is the same for breathables right?

Ya I'm sure hand wash is the plan...when I through mine in it was pure laziness and I knew not to do it...but that was what made it feel oh so good. Well, it caused a seat seam to leak. I fixed it ya, but totally could have been avoided.

You could always take them into the shower. That is how I wash my wetsuits and baseball caps. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Proper soap application goes with out saying. I don't sling Zest on my wetsuits. Lol

miller wrote:sonar, whatever pair of waders you get dont get caddis. I have gone through 3 pairs already and working on my 4th. they all start leaking for no reason. no holes, tears etc. Guessing they are leaking from the seams. Next pair i get when I have the money will be a pair of simms

I really like the simm but for the amount I will be using them the cost is too much. I plan on applying aqua seal to all the seams before I use them.

I only use waders when the water is really cold or I fish a lake that requires them. I mainly tube the salt in board shorts.

waxon67 wrote:I put my breathables in the wash once. That is when the leaks started.

I was talking washing machine. Most the waders I have bought all have washing instructions. Snowy is the soap of choice. The cloth has to be able to breath. BUT, as I mentioned, a bottle of Revive is also a must. It makes the water bead up like when they were new.

Renegade wrote:

waxon67 wrote:I put my breathables in the wash once. That is when the leaks started.

I was talking washing machine. Most the waders I have bought all have washing instructions. Snowy is the soap of choice. The cloth has to be able to breath. BUT, as I mentioned, a bottle of Revive is also a must. It makes the water bead up like when they were new.

I just don't know if I can wash anything with something called "snowy"...lol JK

waxon67 wrote:

Renegade wrote:

waxon67 wrote:I put my breathables in the wash once. That is when the leaks started.

I was talking washing machine. Most the waders I have bought all have washing instructions. Snowy is the soap of choice. The cloth has to be able to breath. BUT, as I mentioned, a bottle of Revive is also a must. It makes the water bead up like when they were new.

I just don't know if I can wash anything with something called "snowy"...lol JK

Ignore the name and look for the Pink Box...LOL

Renegade wrote:

waxon67 wrote:

Renegade wrote:

waxon67 wrote:I put my breathables in the wash once. That is when the leaks started.

I was talking washing machine. Most the waders I have bought all have washing instructions. Snowy is the soap of choice. The cloth has to be able to breath. BUT, as I mentioned, a bottle of Revive is also a must. It makes the water bead up like when they were new.

I just don't know if I can wash anything with something called "snowy"...lol JK

Ignore the name and look for the Pink Box...LOL

Pink box? Oh man, it just gets worse!

I got the Dogwood breathable waders from Bass Pro for about $80. So far no leaks. I have dry socks after a day in fresh or salt water. They are very comfortable and well built. They have a built in belt which is a nice safety feature.

socaltexan wrote:I got the Dogwood breathable waders from Bass Pro for about $80. So far no leaks. I have dry socks after a day in fresh or salt water. They are very comfortable and well built. They have a built in belt which is a nice safety feature.

you mean the ones that went on sale for $50 lol

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I was looking at that and it says OUT OF STOCK on a few size mine in fact lol

ed5000x wrote:I was looking at that and it says OUT OF STOCK on a few size mine in fact lol

For a price like that I'm not surprised lol

That sale started 2 or 3 weeks ago. I was gonna get one but I rather see if I can repair my breathable waders first before spending more money lol

Lok Dog wrote:For a price like that I'm not surprised lol

That sale started 2 or 3 weeks ago. I was gonna get one but I rather see if I can repair my breathable waders first before spending more money lol

Hey Lok...I actually looked at those waders when I went to Bass Pro in Rancho last weekend. They felt real cheap to me. I think I am just going to get the Caddis waders I found on Ebay...$116 free ship and 1 year warranty.

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sonarbp wrote:

Lok Dog wrote:For a price like that I'm not surprised lol

That sale started 2 or 3 weeks ago. I was gonna get one but I rather see if I can repair my breathable waders first before spending more money lol

Hey Lok...I actually looked at those waders when I went to Bass Pro in Rancho last weekend. They felt real cheap to me. I think I am just going to get the Caddis waders I found on Ebay...$116 free ship and 1 year warranty.

Here is the link anagin...


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That's what I kinda figured as well, those waders your gonna get look sweet! Let me know how they work out for you,..

I've seen this seller run these for $99 sometimes. Just FYI

waxon67 wrote:I've seen this seller run these for $99 sometimes. Just FYI

Think the ones you are thinking about are these....

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sonarbp wrote:

waxon67 wrote:I've seen this seller run these for $99 sometimes. Just FYI

Think the ones you are thinking about are these....

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Yep that's them. Sorry. Have you thought about those?

Yeah but for a little more I get the better waders.

sonarbp wrote:Yeah but for a little more I get the better waders.

true dat, staying dry is a must!

I just picked up a pair of Caddis stocking foot breathables for 89.99 no shipping charge.

Breathable waders are the way to go!

n2deepfsw wrote:Breathable waders are the way to go!

yup but i like to use neoprene for night trips,..

Lok Dog wrote:

n2deepfsw wrote:Breathable waders are the way to go!

yup but i like to use neoprene for night trips,..

I buy a size larger so I can wear jeans under the waders to keep warm at night/ early mornings.

n2deepfsw wrote:

Lok Dog wrote:

n2deepfsw wrote:Breathable waders are the way to go!

yup but i like to use neoprene for night trips,..

I buy a size larger so I can wear jeans under the waders to keep warm at night/ early mornings.

or you can just wear neoprenes lol