Patagonia Guidewater Waders

Patagonia Guidewater Waders - The ideal balance between lightweight, waterproof/breathable performance and durability, these waders utilize our lightest fabric on top, midweight fabric in the midsection and heaviest weight fabric at the seat and knees, and have our wool-lined booties. Yesterday it was climbing in and out of a drift boat, today it's a long walk-in, and tomorrow you'll be chasing the surf blitz. Our tough, versatile Guidewater Waders keep you dry through it all with a perfect balance of weight, breathability and durability. We started by strategically placing varying weights of our proprietary waterproof/breathable polyester microfiber fabric package with H2No® Hydrostorm barrier according to specific breathability or toughness needs. The result? Max durability and flexibility without resorting to excessive, heavy, sweat-trapping layers. Our revolutionary, custom-fit merino wool grid-lined neoprene booties, with abrasion-resistant soles, wick perspiration and create guilt-inducing levels of foot comfort. Our innovative internal suspension system with TPU slide and lock design on front and back of suspenders allows easy conversion to waist height and - this is critical - quick relief without having to remove your jacket or fight sticky zippers. More features: a quick-release DuraFlex® Stealth-V buckle to adjust fit; anatomically curved knees; built-in fabric gravel guards with abrasion-resistant scuff zones; gripper elastic gravel guard cuffs; and, to avoid line catch, concealed, stainless steel, locking boot hooks. An inside, zippered main pocket (with key/tool loop) flips out for easy access. Field repair kit included.

Lining and Layers:

• Anatomically shaped merino-lined, neoprene booties are insanely comfortable and help your feet stay warm when it's cold without causing them overheat during the hike in

Fit:

• Stretch Wading Belt with a quick-release DuraFlex® Stealth-V buckle provides smooth function and an easy-to-adjust fit

Fabric:

• Polyester microfiber shell features our proprietary waterproof/breathable H2No® Hydrostorm barrier with a Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish The fabric is highly durable and puncture resistant
• Custom fit for left and right booties with abrasion-resistant soles; 3mm neoprene booties are lined with our patent pending merino wool grid, which provides the same warmth and better breathability than 5mm neoprene; laser cut Hypalon® utility keeper for easy access to tools, nippers, etc.; field repair kit included
• Built-in, heavyweight reinforcement fabric gravel guards with abrasion resistant scuff zones; gripper elastic gravel guard cuffs; concealed stainless steel, locking boot hooks secure cuff to boot and avoid line catch; anatomically curved knees; inside leg seams are positioned away from wear zones
• Puncture-resistant materials are strategically placed with the lightest material on top, mid-weight in the legs, and the thickest in the seat and knees

Ventilation:

• Breathable H2no Hydrostorm barrier keeps water out without giving you a plastic-wrapped sweaty feeling

Insulation:

• Waist-mounted EZ Lock suspenders allow for easy conversion from chest to waist height, and provides quick relief without having to remove jacket or fight hard-to-operate zippers; TPU slide and lock design on front and back of suspenders offers security when wading deep and for roll-down, waist-high comfort

Zippers:

• Inside zippered main pocket (with internal key/tool loop) flips out for quick access

Manufactured:

• Made in China.

Features:

• Included repair kit lets you make emergency fixes on trail
• After their long and illustrious career, these waders are recyclable through Patagonia's Common Threads Initiative