Exposing the Hunting Wader Industry | Don't Buy Waders Before You Watch This!

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Are You Tired of Leaky Waders? On this video Joel EXPOSES the duck hunting wader industry and gets to the TRUTH. Don't Buy your next pair of Waders before you watch this video.
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@SurvivingDuckSeason День назад

Share your wader Horror Story!!

@kevinbooth2279 День назад

I’ve been wearing high and dry for 3 yrs. Same pair of waders. Comfortable and reliable! Very satisfied and will be buying more.

@SaskatoonMonsoon День назад

How many hunts a year and what sort of environments?

@LiquidForce392 День назад

Gotta add my 2 cents, after years of buying waders every year like you I finally bit the bullet and got a pair of Simms stocking foot waders……..their GoreTex waders are the toughest breathable wader out IMHO. Mine are going on their 8/9th YEAR of hard duck hunting and also wade fishing on the Texas gulf coast. Maybe if H&D made some stockingfoot breathable waders I’d give them a go.

@SurvivingDuckSeason День назад

HND went with a better breathable material over GoreTex. Here’s a link to their stocking foot wader… www.hndoutdoors.com/product/stockingfoot-waders/

@BrianOlha День назад

I guess I was one of two who returned. However; great product just couldn't get fit right tight in the knees on a breathable set. The company was excellent to deal with. Went to warehouse and tried other sizes to no avail. They definately went the extra mile for me. Even gave me some free merch before leaving. Will try again.

@mr800renegade День назад

Same here. I ordered them and loved the waders but I just couldn’t get them to fit right. I sent them back and I must say that they run an excellent company. I’d recommend them to anybody who isn’t as fat as me. Lol

@johnnybaker317 День назад

The very first pair of chene waders I was around filled up with water in 20 seconds ! The guy spend nearly 4000.00 for a complete out fit For absolute junk !!

@spwz99 18 часов назад

I’d love to try them but they don’t make a size 16 boot. It seems like no one (except Banded) wants to make a tall size wader with a 16 boot.

@boone6751 День назад

I would like to see the buckle system made so it doesn't interfere with the gun mount.

@SurvivingDuckSeason День назад

Yeah they fixed that issue on their zipper waders. Maybe they’ll switch the straps on all of their waders.

@danielmerritt3311 22 часа назад

Simms have been successfully making hard wearing breathable waders for longer than anyone else….

@thornvfx 6 часов назад

Sitka, Simms, and Gore are sister companies all based in Bozeman. Been wearing Sitkas for the last 5 years with zero issues. I hunt 45+ days per year.

@gonewild5096 День назад

Can't believe you just dropped this video!! I ordered a pair of rogers waders last year hoping they'd last me years... but they didn't even make it through the season! And I just ordered high and dry yesterday... SUPER happy to have you confirm this purchase

@SurvivingDuckSeason День назад

Great! Congratulations to now staying dry!

@ntreff День назад

High N dry are my favorite so far since 1997.

@maxboo1 16 часов назад

I have been looking for a early season pair of waders. These seem to be a good option for me other than Sitka. Unfortunately being in Canada, with the exchange, shipping and duties / taxes, the cost of the early season non zippered waders is just shy of $700. This way more affordable than Sitka but is still a lot of money for one piece of kit from a brand I have no experience with.

@brandonb2684 20 часов назад

Well I believe I am the minority here. But me and my friends have had nothing but issues with the HighNdry waders. It wasn't just me or one of friends but several of us have all had leaks within a year of ownership. Maybe us on Long Island just got a bad batch. Who knows. Everybody seems to love them so I have to assume that maybe we just got a few lemons. I'm not knocking the company like I said maybe we just got a bad batch or maybe the salt marsh here is just a little harder on gear. 🤷‍♂️ I wanted to love these waders. I liked what the company stood for and was doing. But unfortunately I didn't have any such luck that it seems many of you have had.

@DaveThomspon День назад

I am starting my second season with my breathable zipper high n dry waders. Loving them.

@SurvivingDuckSeason День назад

Right on Dave! Same here. Game changer, aren't they?

@DaveThomspon День назад

@@SurvivingDuckSeason I learned about them from your video a few years ago and having watched your many videos was convinced to take a chance by your sincerity. By the time they made it to me in Canada they were pricy, but worth it. At 71 years of age that zipper is gold! Have great season!

@cope4288 День назад

I bought camo Simms a few years ago and use them here in the northern Rockies for fishing and hunting. Just buy good stuff that works for you.

@FOWLGRAPIX День назад

Going on season two with High & Dry and couldn’t ask for a better wader. I had a question when I was first looking at them and Ian reached out to me himself. What other company owner does that. You just not a number.

@Bayou_Russ День назад

I was sold on HnD when the first thing I read on their website was “We’re commercial fishermen and are sick and tired of leaky waders” Sold and been wearing the same pair ever since 😂😂😂

@timolvaney8530 19 часов назад

High n dry sucked for me. Leaked in my knees. Leaked in my butt. Sent them back to be patched. Got them back this summer. Went teal hunting and had water in my waders. Rogers seem better for me so far

@kbooger20 14 часов назад

My rogers leaked from day 1, my buddy as well. I haven't tried HND yet.

@sandybarnett7502 День назад

Just got my high & dry waders ...looking forward to wearing them. I took your advice!

@SurvivingDuckSeason День назад

Awesome and Congratulations!

@bullsprig3324 День назад

A couple years ago, I was excited to try my first pair of HnD neoprene waders. Opening day at midnight, after setting the spread and grassing in, I decided to take a snooze in my boat, with my heater keeping the chill off. In my sleep, I felt a hot spot on my leg, half asleep, I stuck my hand into the hot goo that used to be neoprene….. apparently I roll around in my sleep. Lesson learned…. Now I wear breathable waders, and sleep in a chair!

@SurvivingDuckSeason День назад

OHH NOOO!

@deadbird-back День назад

Amen!!! If it were me, I would marry the breathable material to a Muck Boot. That would be an awesome combo

@SurvivingDuckSeason День назад

Muck boots are comfortable, they just aren't made to last.

@jwrees57 13 часов назад

Why dont they make a stocking foot wader ?

@SurvivingDuckSeason 6 часов назад

They do.

@lifeinthepnw9424 3 часа назад

Midway USA factory second waders. Got some Sitka waders for 500 brand new that were a return. Best 500 I have ever spent.

@jamestribol1434 4 часа назад

Rogers makes a good wader and the boot is incredible. most comfortable ever...wader is holding up good. I think it's the Elite 2-1 wader...love them..buckles dont' get in the way of of mounting gun either.

@chengsterboi07 Час назад

The number 1 problem I have with any brand is waders its the boot getting ripped or tear. The seams doesn't go as quick or leak before the boot rips on me. If they can guarantee no rip boots then I will think about it. Might have to go stocking foot waders if that's the only way.

@nvojc8617 6 часов назад

I bought a pair of H&D waders on your recommendation two seasons ago. They’ve been great! Surf fishing and ducking a lot of days each season and no leaks. I also bought their neoprene surf jacket. Great company and great products. I wish you and them the best.

@josephdandreajr3931 5 часов назад

Going on my 4th season with mine , love them , best fitting wader out there !!!!.

@gregkeyes4232 11 часов назад

High & Dry are the best!!! You’ll regret buying any others!

@honkerh8r564 День назад

I know I'm gonna get cooked for this, but after many years of getting a year or two out of my Drake, Cabela's, Hodgeman, or Lacrosse waders I got sick of it and sprung for the Sitka waders after they had been on the marked for a couple years. I'm on my fifth season with them, and I've had one leak in a heel seam that wasn't my fault and a hole in the back of the leg that was my fault. They are the most comfortable wader I've ever had, but the biggie is that warranty. Both times I sent them in for maintenance or repair they have fixed the problem and either updated the zippers and/or the boots at no extra charge (over the maintenance fee). I also realize this is a High N Dry commercial, but my buddy tried them and wasn't happy. He said the quality was fine, but they just didn't fit and move well. He went Sitka and also said he'd never look back. I'm sure Chene are good, I've heard the Divebombs are nice (they look almost identical to Sitka). When they get north of $500.00, I'll go with the brand that has treated me right and who were the first super premium Cadillac wader on the market. Roast away, boys!!!!

@swamp_rat_fla1126 День назад

You had to pay over $1000 for the waders and you also have to pay a maintenance fee? What’s that all about?

@honkerh8r564 19 часов назад

@@swamp_rat_fla1126 It's the maintenance or inspection or whatever you want to call it where you can send them in and they'll go through them and pressure test them for leaks, check all the seams, check the boots, check the zippers......the whole nine yards. You don't have to do it, but I do it about every third year or so just for peace of mind. I don't mind it, and it's absolutely worth it to me. I had some gift cards and rewards points and Rogers had a year end sale going when I got mine, so I'm about $500 into them, but I'd pay full boat in a heartbeat after owning them compared to the other crap I've owned over the years. A wet crotch on opening morning with my third pair of Drake waders leaking out of the box or halfway through the season was the straw that broke the camel's back. That and the two pair of Banded waders that didn't last a year.

@halfminuteright6184 14 часов назад

@@swamp_rat_fla1126 I sent mine back and never had to pay a fee and the leak was 100% my fault.

@lukestorms4099 8 часов назад

I spent $120 on tidwe waders from Amazon I hunted out of for four seasons. Kayaks, walk in, sitting waist deep on a mud stool, boats, walking creeks...all the hunts you can do. Finally started to leak at the seams last season. I got new ones with better insulation in the boots, but I could have fixed them with some seam seal.

@idontcomputer3075 11 часов назад

The only thing I don't like about my high n dry waders is that every cocklebur in the county sticks to the Kevlar knee pads

@kenjamison7689 19 часов назад

I picked up a pair of H&D 4 years ago. Last year I developed a leak in my boot. I tried all year to fix that leak w no luck. I was ready to throw them in the trash and get some chene or Sitka. Just out of curiosity I dm H&D and asked if I could pay for a repair. Maybe I could use these as backups. I shipped my waders to Brian. I had them back 3 weeks later and free of charge. My buddy w Sitka has to pay for his repairs, my buddy w chene can’t get his to stop leaking. H&D for the win, they have a customer for life 👊🏼

@mikecarroll3132 19 часов назад

I ordered my new Banded waders online from a reputable midwest sporting goods store in the spring during their clearance sale. Never took them out of the box until our waterfowl season opener was the next weekend. Being a slightly round fella, I bought the "husky" in my boot size. Little did I know, that husky meant tall, as well! I'm thinking a guy about 6' 8" could fill these out! Too late for me to return them to the store. I kind of look like Randy from A Christmas Story in his snow suit! Oh well, they keep me dry!

@jessecampbell7432 23 часа назад

Great video Joel, very informative, thank you

@graydoncarruth5044 День назад

I bought a pair of Bayou Metos from Mack’s probably twenty years ago. About five or so years ago they developed a couple of pinholes so I got a new full size pair. But I still keep those waist highs for emergency backup!

@joebettencourt8399 День назад

My local "honey pot" had a beaver damn break, now instead of 1-2 feet of water, there might be a few inches at most. Very muddy as well. Not looking good for this season.....

@aljohnson1191 День назад

My neoprene H&D’s lasted three solid season which exceeds my expectations

@oneshot000123 15 часов назад

I’m on my 6th year with mine. No leaks.

@Tiggitytye День назад

I bought a pair of Rogers toughman, in size 13, I didn't realize how bad the boot fit, as I was new to waterfowling, boots kept slipping off in the muck.. After contacting Rodger's they informed me there was a boot sizing mistake, making the 13s actually size 14's. I asked if I could exchange them, and they refused because I wore them once, even though they admitted there was a defect with sizing. My next pair of waders will not be bought from them.

@charleshenry5872 День назад

I bought a pair of H&D after watching your video 2 years ago. Best piece of kit I have. No regrets!

@natephillips3535 18 часов назад

I have been using high and dry for three seasons. I purchased them after hearing Joel talk about how good they were. Last year they got a small leak on the inseam by the boot. I do a lot of walk in hunts and usually walk over three miles on a hunt. It looks like the seam is starting to wear from all the walking. I used 3M 4000 and the leak stopped. My only complaint is the shoulder strap and the straight cut at the top of the waders. If you tighten the strap to keep it tight at the top it will cause it to be really tight at the legs. So you have to keep the straps loose in order to walk around.

@CJ_NBC День назад

I've been wearing the same pair of frogg toggs for three years with no issues and they've been fantastic for me. Super comfortable, warm, and their customer service has been great any time I've had a question.

@4mrholsterco981 День назад

Guide gear (sportsman’s guide) extreme 2,000 gram neoprene waders have been great for me, and I haven’t been easy on them. Snagging them in sharp sticks, stopping sharp sticks from sticking me in the leg, haven’t had a hole yet after 3 seasons. Best neoprene wader in my opinion

@OregonUplands День назад

Man I bought a pair of Rogers tough man 2 in 1 I'm really excited about and now you guys have me scared

@dallasdawg День назад

Bought a pair of Banded 2.0 Breathable waders a few years ago. Put them on for the first time and walked 30 yards out to my blind in knee deep water. By the time I got there, both boots were full. It angered me so much I threw out everything Banded I owned and refuse to buy anything from them again. Have a pair of Drake Front Zip Breathable waders now (I bought on sale) that have been great for the two seasons I have had them.

@codyherring5591 День назад

Just got mine delivered. Can not wait to use them this season! Thank you, Joel!

@mikehelm8030 13 часов назад

Have you tried the Sitka waders?

@kitler09 День назад

My high and drys only lasted a year and a half beaver trapping took them out

@kurtroberts2310 День назад

Probably will try them next but not crazy about the large size of their branding on the front.

@outdoorswithroostercurrie6984 День назад

Do you have any Discount codes for this company?

@tazoutdoors День назад

Alright Joel, I might have to finally break down and try out these High N' Dry Waders. Everyone I talk to loves them. My buddy has been using them the last two season now. Perhaps we'll give them a shot. Thanks for another solid video.

@neelrandall4803 День назад

I buy for myself wife and daughter we finally

@timaugustine9294 День назад

Bought a pair of HnD waders 3 years ago after seeing your first video, starting my 4th year of being high and dry.

@MultiMuskyman День назад

I have Rogers tough man breathable waders on season 3 with them no issues. Hunt about 50 days a season mostly marshes

@lukea2806 День назад

Been wearing academy neoprenes for going on 3 years

@keithfarmer1069 День назад

Problem is, they are never in stock!

@quackiller12 День назад

rogers breathables suck at waders, didnt even last a season, used to be able to return cabelas dry plus yearly and that was acceptable...not as great a return policy anymore

@kevinlocke7019 13 часов назад

Lacrosse waders are horrible.

@Donnie-u6k День назад

lol I just bought a pair last week

@joshkepp756 День назад

Just wear the leaking ones.

@virginiaswampboys199 18 часов назад

No truer words were ever spoken. Our first hand experience with these waders has been incredible.

@robertgreer5229 День назад

I got mine! High and dry! 😊

@TheDecoyDude День назад

I bought the zippered HnD breathable and honestly it has been ok. The fit is probably my main issue. Just looks goofy on me. They lasted all last season so there is that. I wish they were slightly more “stylish” in cut and features but that’s my personal opinion. My suggestion is save your money and skip the zip. It is t as useful as I was hoping.

@ericrutherford8299 День назад

I'll be starting my fourth season with a pair of HnD. They are well built and tough. However, the no flex straps are a pain! They're tough to adjust because they either fall off your shoulders or cut you short when you bend. A little elastic would really help.

@SurvivingDuckSeason День назад

The straps on the zipper waders fixed that. Maybe they’ll offer the upgraded straps on their standard model 🤷🏻‍♂️.

@psaoutdoors4302 День назад

Haha! I’ve been in this same boat! Buying a new pair every year… Smh

@SurvivingDuckSeason День назад

NOT ANY MORRRRRE!!! HA!

@saltydevildog120 День назад

great video Joel.

@SurvivingDuckSeason День назад

Thanks!

@paulk6077 День назад

I use stocking foot waders. I used to buy cabelas camo neoprene. Those lasted 3-5 years. Then the evil empire bought out cabelas and discontinued them. I bought a pair of camo Chinese waders and the whole seam leaked chest to feet. I used sealer and sealed them up. Crotch leaks. I then looked at the camo simms waders and went to order them and the next week their price went up almost $200 to I think was $770 ? So I bought a pair of bass dash stocking foot waders in funky camo for about $90.. This will be their 3rd season without a leak . They are thin breathable so I stay out of the brush. In KC area it was warm last year so they worked great. Problem was all my upper camo are coats . Too hot. Do you have any recommendations for maybe a long sleeve button down in a brown grass pattern ???

@Treyno94 День назад

I just looked it up, they still make the cabelas super mag waders? That’s my go to wader brand, like you said you can get 3-5 years out of them

@paulk6077 12 часов назад

I used to buy when cabelas changed hands I don't know if the are made in the same place. I pretty much don't buy things that are made in China.

@jackbriggs5436 День назад

I had a similar experience with banded bought a new pair, and second day of the season it started leaking. Took it back got a replacement and it leaked on the very first day. I don’t give a crap if they allow lifetime returns, why don’t they just make a product that works! Then I bought into the Sitka hype lifetime warranty and when I had to send it back in the middle of the season to be repaired I waited a LONG 6 weeks to get it back. My wife bought me some high and dry waders and now all my other pairs sit and collect dust. Good job boys!

@SurvivingDuckSeason День назад

I’ve heard this several times from guys. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

@halfminuteright6184 14 часов назад

I have been in Sitka waders for 6 years, I have had to send mine back one time because of a leak that was my fault. I was able to put a patch on them and make it the last 2 weeks on the season. I sent them off and had them back with a free hat in 22 days. I picked up a 2nd pair a few years back to use as a back up incase to have a leak during the season.

@nagazinafireworks7594 19 часов назад

Yeah you're talking about cold weather but I don't see you hunting in cold weather with them waders

@oneshot000123 15 часов назад

I’ve hunted in November in North Dakota with them when it was in the teens with 30+ mph wind. I don’t know what you consider cold, but that was pretty chilly.

@SurvivingDuckSeason 6 часов назад

I’ve hunted many days in the teens and twenties in my HNDs 🤷🏻‍♂️