Hello, I am looking for a new pair of Chest Waders for Duck Hunting. My criteria are as follows:
1) Comfortable; flexible and highly maneuverable without a lot of effort in walking and moving.
2) Breathable but waterproof; I have vinyl/nylon ones right now and its like wearing a full body condom.
3) Comfortable boots! (With traction, not felt, if possible) For wakling miles all day, no-one wants blisters.
4) Durable! stalkin' ducks requires finesse AND ability to resist punctures and tears, no-one wants a surprise soggy foot due to an unknown tear from 2-miles back.
5) Camo; I wear Crye MultiCam and can't find any of that in waders, so I need something khaki, coyote or OD. I don't really want the marsh equivalent of mossy-oak.
6) Price; My budget all in should be around $200. I have seen some great wader with lace-up boot styles for stream fishing that are $400 - $600 bucks in an Arct'ryx, triple layer, taped gortex. They look too fancy , not durable enough and $$$ for my taste.
What say you all?
1) Comfortable; flexible and highly maneuverable without a lot of effort in walking and moving.
2) Breathable but waterproof; I have vinyl/nylon ones right now and its like wearing a full body condom.
3) Comfortable boots! (With traction, not felt, if possible) For wakling miles all day, no-one wants blisters.
4) Durable! stalkin' ducks requires finesse AND ability to resist punctures and tears, no-one wants a surprise soggy foot due to an unknown tear from 2-miles back.
5) Camo; I wear Crye MultiCam and can't find any of that in waders, so I need something khaki, coyote or OD. I don't really want the marsh equivalent of mossy-oak.
6) Price; My budget all in should be around $200. I have seen some great wader with lace-up boot styles for stream fishing that are $400 - $600 bucks in an Arct'ryx, triple layer, taped gortex. They look too fancy , not durable enough and $$$ for my taste.
What say you all?
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