Duck Hunting WADER Review! (TideWe, High 'N Dry, Drake)

[@woodsandwater123]

This is absolutely exactly what I was looking for. Great job guys

[@zacknelson8918]

I just bought a set of drake waders, expensive, but what sold me was a 40% off discount for military/vets and that discount helped me alot, get a great pair

[@rjharris1478]

Didn’t even know they did that and I’m needing a new set of waders. Will def be looking at drake now!

[@bobbytables4305]

The Kuiu Wadder base layers (StrongFleece 290 Layering Pant) with the sturrip straps are money with the High N' Dry.

[@leejohnson7293]

Absolutely! I have those and LOVE them! Wear them cold weather deer hunting also.

[@wilesdukedubose4431]

Thanks for the info. Are the High & Dry sized tight or loss in the toe part of the boot and is the ankle part snug? Wide foot/thin ankle syndrome here, who walks. Hip boots are nice until ya step into a 5' gut! Thanks again

[@WhisperingWild]

I would say sizing is true to size. As far as ankle it has good support. Not crazy tight just a very comfortable boot

[@DONdayce]

Should review the TideWe deep wade zip waders

[@alexhoffman6263]

Rogers waders great sales in the off season and removable insulation liner which is awesome for early season

[@ChristopherBruttig]

What size boots do you recommend for High and Dry and in general? I wear an 8 street shoe, Should I get 9 or 10?

[@WhisperingWild]

@@ChristopherBruttig I wear a size 9.5 boot or shoe and for the breathable hnd wader I wear a 10. They run a tag big. However, the high n dry zippered waders I wear a size 9. The 10 was just a little to big

[@WhisperingWild]

In general I wear a 9.5 shoe and I always got a 10 in waders.

[@WenSmith-o7b]

Thank you, great info video!!

[@derrickeischens3993]

underrated and under appreciated video👍

[@dexfab183]

We’re these the 800g or 1500g thinsulate boot?

[@WhisperingWild]

I believe 1500 these were

[@benfrank879]

How do you go about layering up with the breathable high n dry waders

[@WhisperingWild]

All depends on temperature. If it’s freezing cold I’ll wear long Jon’s high and dry fitted sweatpants and another type of pant over that.

[@grd1184]

Merino wool or the under armor/ Nike dry fit style base layer tights. Even if you get wet you won’t really notice

[@horsetrader186]

Thanks for a great review of some of what is currently available. I will probably be buying the High and Dry waders soon. Two of my friends have recently purchased the $1000 brand but I just cannot justify that.

[@WhisperingWild]

@@horsetrader186 I guarantee you will not be disappointed! Let em know we sent you over!

[@neelrandall4803]

I feel the same way about high n dry dislike the same things you said but have a pair 3rd season still no Lea

[@kevinbarker4696]

How the zippers don't leak?

[@bryanfobbus3946]

Is there a lot of excess material in the HND breathable waders for slim folks and if so how do you deal with that?

[@WhisperingWild]

@@bryanfobbus3946 I’m pretty slim and it’s not bad at all. I use the waist belt to keep everything tight to my body

[@hunterd498]

I recently had a pair of tidewe waders and after wearing them all through duck and steelhead season I wore the heel on the inside of the boot completely out. Due to the waders being literally destroyed after a season I definitely don’t recommend tidewe waders unless you get the higher end options.

[@E3Ftft]

Where can i buy these Winchester ones? I cannot find them online

[@WhisperingWild]

I think Will bought his through Cabela’s

[@Owen_5505]

Thoughts on banded waders? From my research. I wanted some RealTree max-7 camo waders and from what I find Banded and Lacrosse waders are the only brands that have them and Banded has a 2 year warranty. As well lacrosse waders don’t have the best reputation Banded seem convincing with with what I see

[@WhisperingWild]

@@Owen_5505 I personally have not used the banded or lacrosse waders before so I can’t speak on that, your best bet is it to lookup the pair you want and do as much research as possible and look for reviews. We have been running high and dry waders and they have been awesome for us.

[@Owen_5505]

@@WhisperingWild I appreciate it

[@utahlakewaterfowlassociati996]

Didnt see the upper end tidewe waders, those are mid grade, do a review on the tidewe 1600g zipper waders and lets see your opinon then, oh and the boots are not anything like those tidewes.

[@d.barclay1564]

You like them?

[@utahlakewaterfowlassociati996]

@@d.barclay1564 definitely

[@calebhintz4096]

Good to know, I'm also from UT around the SLC area and trying to get into duck hunting without spending crazy money and the tide we stuff seems like it will be good enough for dipping a toe in

[@cowboycolt5014]

What size should i get in the high n dry waders if i wear a size 28 waist in jeans and i wear a size 10 in boots please help

[@WhisperingWild]

Just the regular and size 10 shoe

[@WhisperingWild]

I am 31 waste and size 9.5 shoe and I wear the same size I just sent you and they are good

[@cowboycolt5014]

Thanks guys

[@cowboycolt5014]

Would it be too big

[@WhisperingWild]

@@cowboycolt5014 mine has plenty of room the chest area to fit layers on. And I use the hip belt to tighten everything down tight to my body so there isn’t any material flopping around.

[@sims2bavaroTd]

Great video. I’ll bet burning those straps will void warranty. Just make sure you are past the one year warranty on the HnD waders.

[@WhisperingWild]

Nope we talked to them that’s what they recommended we do after fitment just cut and burn them.

[@Eclipse1988]

I feel like just getting some goofy pins and pinning them up lol. Gotta find some funny ones 🤣. I just got my set today! Can't wait for trout opener! Lol

[@Crandella02]

@@Eclipse1988I’m a simple man couple zip ties won’t hurt em 😂

[@Eclipse1988]

@@Crandella02 very true lol

[@jamesdavis1919]

There’s NO wader that even comes close to a Chene Wader. Lifetime warranty, the boots feel like a fine house shoe. Best ever!

[@ryanwehrli9411]

At $1100 they better be good and have a lifetime warranty my entire setup didn’t cost that much Jesus.

[@jamesdavis1919]

@@ryanwehrli9411 They are. Thats why they are left out of comparisons, no one can compare with them. Now you can buy a new pair of waders every couple years , or you can buy a pair of Chene’s with a lifetime warranty and be done. They are high I give you that, but what top of the line product isn’t ?

[@nathanharris8528]

Sitka

[@Eclipse1988]

​@@ryanwehrli9411lmfao agreed lol

[@alexandercluster3003]

Can Someone in the industry please let a manufacturer know, if they make a boot foot wader (breathable) with cleats on the boots you will sell tons. Means nothing to you southern guys probably but guys that fish and hunt in their waders will appreciate it. I’m tired of having to buy stocking foot waders and hunting waders.

[@WhisperingWild]

I agree, only problem is when you break all the cleats off are your waders shot then?

[@alexandercluster3003]

Just make them screw in and replaceable 👍.

[@B_r_u_c_e]

Thank you.

[@BigOleHayden]

wish i could just test them all too lol nice job money well spent i’d say

[@Hankxiong]

That first neoprene waders from Cabelas is what i still use. Bought it 2009 still using it. I just patching and repair it with Aqualseal. When drying Neoprene waders. Flip it upside down and it’ll dry in about 4-6 hrs

[@k80shuter]

I bought The High N Dry and got a leak on the first use. 4 holes in 3 years. They are not tough or durable. Personally will never buy again. Like the long straps, makes them easier to grab when putting on.

[@WhisperingWild]

That’s unfortunate to hear you had a bad experience. We have been using high and dry hard for a few seasons now and still no leaks.

[@lhammack9469]

I bet you did not contact HnD for warranty and will further bet they are holes punched in the wader material - not a seam leak - EHH??

[@ducks.ATW.957]

Sitka waders are the best waders out there

[@kylehicks1153]

So freakin helpful.

[@denismorgan9742]

Ukraine are in desperate need of waders, does anyone know how to do crowd funding to supply these?