Everything I wish I knew about Waders

[@dawnfirephotography]

This is so strange. I am both an avid photographer and fly fisher and I am just realizing that you span these two crafts as well. For a second I had to wonder if you had a twin brother working for Peta or vice versa. And then through some internet detective work I have determined you to be the same person. You are exceptionally knowledgeable about both subjects! Impressive.

[@BowRiverTroutfittersCalgary]

Thank You! I appreciate the support in both worlds.

[@benlizon]

it blew my mind when i clicked on this video and saw Chris...

[@rudysmith6293]

Excellent presentation! Thank you!

[@kamarte]

Very nice and informative indeed!... thanks!

[@ElmosHat]

I was waiting for him to tell me what camera and lense he is using.

[@jimcastillo8950]

Hello, do you have a video on just wader pants? thanks.....

[@BowRiverTroutfittersCalgary]

We don't, but if you are looking at the Simms line the pants will be the same construction as the waders. So for example the Freestone pants will be the same as the Freestone waders in terms of construction.

[@RichardRenfroe]

Thanks for info! Very helpful ! ❤

[@GeraldtheLeong]

I can’t believe I went from watching him reviewing cameras when I was starting out and to buying waders the first time.😂

[@fr0sty]

I just realized this is the same guy from dpreview

[@niccollsvideo]

Yup! That’s me, but now we are with Petapixel!

[@fr0sty]

@@niccollsvideo rip to dpreview

[@1nayoung]

What!? What are you doing here? Haha

[@jicalzad]

it seems that waders that last for several years are typically ones owned by anglers that don't fish often.

[@jamesmccreery250]

Grunden's Vector. You're welcome.

[@unknownKnownunknowns]

Hey Petapixel Chris! OK Seriously, I have a $200 credit at Simms and need wading boots. Would you get the Guide Boa for $300 or the Freestone for $200? (Regular guides are just so heavy at 77 oz!) My previous Freestones just delaminated and the soles peeled away from the upper beyond repair

[@BowRiverTroutfittersCalgary]

The Freestones are an excellent and reliable pair of boots. Can’t go wrong!

[@JurgenManifesto-gr2rb]

What happened to camera reviews?

[@davidlawson3400]

Woah now. Are you going to be in videos for all of my hobbies? I thought you just did camera content 😂

[@bobdillard6342]

“This isn’t brand specific”, but it’s really a Simms sales pitch 😂

[@johnlaudenslager706]

Compared to rods and reels, waders and wading boots are bound to fail, and expensive. Boots are still made with stitching exposed to rocks = bound to fail. Breathable waders getting punctured is a problem with simple glue work arounds, but the water barrier treatments are short lived and retreatments hardly work, and the inner semipermeable layers are prone to stretch and lose the 'semi' from their permeable and there is no cure for that but replacement. The industry standard is stuff that is fragile no matter how much you pay.

[@jamesmccreery250]

Look into waders made for commercial fishermen as apposed to fly fishermen. I would also suggest looking into Korkers wading boots. My first pair are 8 years old and still perfectly functional, the only reason I got new ones was size. I figured out that bigger is warmer.

[@usernamesoldout]

Next time you make a video with Chris you need to have some camera gear in the background. Gives the other camera folks anxiety otherwise.

[@ProjectileGrommet]

The petapixel guy!!!

[@walleyehunter200]

I have a question. Do you have a recommendation for cold water chest waders. Something that keeps your feet warm.

[@BowRiverTroutfittersCalgary]

As a Calgary based company that fishes all year round, we absolutely understand where you are coming from. We still prefer to use standard Gortex or Nylon waders ourselves with proper underwear to keep warm. Fleece pants and Alpaca socks can be very useful. Another option is to wear old school neoprene waders in the winter time to keep your body and legs warm, although feet wise they are the same. Still need a good pair of socks. Also it helps to go with oversized boots a little in the winter time. The extra space is good for heavier socks and the air inside will insulate you.

[@liamward2612]

Sitka

[@101ServersMinecraft]

Do you think I can find these at Walmart? Lol.

[@boboz780]

I need $5000 to go fly fishing 😂😂😂

[@BowRiverTroutfittersCalgary]

Of course you don't, but honestly to get fully kitted at least $1000 CDN is about right for entry level stuff.

[@azularias7442]

"We don't push any specific brand of waders!" - Proceeds to show nothing but Simms

[@BowRiverTroutfittersCalgary]

Yah that’s what we carry in the store so that would totally track. So thats what we can reference.

[@ct5465]

This bull about breathable and waterproof is a horrible joke to pull on people. Do they let moisture pass through or are they waterproof? Can’t be both

[@BowRiverTroutfittersCalgary]

Oh it's this thing called science where a fabric can be made with large enough holes to be permeable to the water vapour that your warm body evaporates its own sweat into. But the same holes are too small to allow liquid water with its less energetic molecules and strong water tension to get through.

[@ct5465]

@@BowRiverTroutfittersCalgary sure. Anyone who’s actually hiked or done anything in goretex knows it’s actually marketing. Standing in and moving slowly in a river might not make you sweat but moving in anything water proof will soak you in sweat

[@RoryLynott]

I'm laughing my ass off at your comment right now. So true!

[@Dmbyers2002]

@@ct5465 I don’t disagree with you, I won’t even buy goretex lined boots anymore I’d rather wear plastic bags on my feet. Not to mention that when your tits deep in water nothing is breathable. However when it comes to rain jackets and waders, ptfe based waterproof textiles are the shit. Maybe you’re not old enough to remember what it was like when we all used to be stuffed into BARE neoprene waders, it was horrible. I’m sure somewhat to do with how tight they were, and the insulating value of neoprene. You have no idea, goretex waders were a game changer and by comparison they are breathable. If you think goretex is like a plastic bag, boy your spoiled, it used to be much much worse.

[@jsf8145]

@@Dmbyers2002 Gortex works best for COLD wet slushy PNW winter hiking

[@jamesmccreery250]

Simms has been slinging disposable trash for the last ten years or so. The have made their wader fail sooner on purpose. I'm sorry, but no way in hell I would ever buy Simms waders made since 2013. Toys made for hobbyist with too much money on their hands. Just plain old garbage. If you want waders to last buy waders from a company that specializes in commercial fishing gear. Don't buy fly fishing specific waders.

[@mattsmith2992]

Is there a brand or model you recommend or have experience with ?

[@grapesoda3921]

Open up your wallet 😅😅

[@rondeezy_thepancakeslayer1242]

I will say, waders are a good investment though. I started out with a cheap set and they only lasted a couple seasons. The mid tiers $200-300 may be the best value for someone who doesn’t use them all the time, they can easily last you years.

[@RoryLynott]

Waders suck.......until you need them, lol.

[@bavariasuhl]

Simms used to be a quality product .. now they are bought out by Vista Outdoors the product is shit