Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: kylebooker vs. 8fans wading pants
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rick00001967 |
i know many of you have used various types of waders when canoeing in cold waters. i have been searching for a inexpensive option to have onhand in case i decide i need them. they would see little use but i can see them being very handy under certain conditions. i am looking at two different brands of wading pants. they are not the typical knee high or waist high leggings, but actual full pants. the pants idea seems more practical to me compared to just a pair of socks or waist high wading leggings for example. but i would love to hear peoples thoughts on the pros and cons seeing as i have never really used them. i found the Kylebooker and 8Fans brands online for under 100 u.s. thx for any input. especially if you have any experience with either of these two brands. |
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rick00001967 |
Tomcat: "Rick, I use hip waders canoeing in shoulder seasons. I only pull the leggings up while exiting or entering the canoe. While portaging or paddling I roll the leggings down onto the boot portion. This helps prevent sweating and allows me to easily kick the boot off should I capsize. great point thx. |
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MacCamper |
My paddle partners and I depend on fake "hippies" when we travel to the far north or during the spring and fall months. I am on my third pair. The first, the original Chotta's and the last two Cabela's cut down. I would not hesitate to try the kylebooker, however encourage you to create a sleeve around the tops of the boot and install a bungee cord so you can cinch them tight to your thigh when necessary. The elastic band WILL keep the inside of the boot/sock dry.... if you are quick to step up and out of the water. |
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rick00001967 |
they both look quite well made. certainly well enough for my type of usage. in May i will be trying both to see how they work out. the socks fit in my hiking shoes so thats a plus. the hip wader feet do not. which is what i assumed would be the case as they are 4mm. so i will need another pair of shoes or boots that will fit over the waders socks before i can try them out. i do have one pair of really nice gortex and leather boots that are a bit too big for me so i may give them a whirl. the only problem is that they are fairly big, bulky, and heavy. so i wouldnt want to be doing more than a short trip with maybe one short portage. but if i like the waders i dont mind picking up another pair of hikers that will fit them. i actually am looking forward to using the waders for shore fishing and maybe even in a river etc. i will let you know how the test goes. lol |
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Tomcat |
Hip waders allow me to enter and exit in relatively deep water without getting my feet wet but I would be much too warm and my feet would become wet from sweat if I did not roll them down while traveling. Unless you intend to spend a lot of time in frigid water I feel that the wader pants may be too warm and present a safety hazard. I have used dry suits and been comfortable when the conditions required. John |