If you have actually not currently heard, Patagonia launched a brand-new line of waders simply a couple of weeks earlier. They are an enhanced re-release of their previous model of Swiftcurrent waders. They have actually been upgraded, and most especially the geometry of the waders has actually been enhanced. The previous waders were fantastic, and Patagonia has actually discovered a method to enhance them much more. They likewise shaved down their wader line to 3 designs. They have actually eliminated the packable Swiftcurrent travel wader, and the introduction level wader has actually been entirely revamped with a zipper. This makes picking what is finest for you a little simpler. A zip front wader provided in 2 rate points, both boasting Patagonia’s outstanding quality simply what we desired in early 2025.
The brand-new Traverse wader is an entirely brand-new release for Patagonia. A zip front wader selling at $549, with Patagonia’s quality is unusual. Built with a 5.6 oz 4 layer material including Patagonia’s signature H2NO selectively permeable membrane, this wader provides the breathability and waterproofing of a gore-tex like products without the PFAS permanently chemicals. A gusseted crotch and joint geometry that focuses on motion indicate these waders were made to move. The revamped calf of the waders makes insinuating and out of the bootie a breeze. This has actually altered the fit, and will be covered more listed below. Like their previous waders, they have extra defense at high frequency abrasion points like the ankles. Last but not least the wader includes a YYK water resistant zipper, and still has fall chest tabs like previous designs. This implies the chest can be fallen on moving suspenders and can be used as trousers.
The Swiftcurrent Expedition and Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip Front waders have not altered all that much. The most visible is the brand-new green color. If you are unknown, these waders are likewise built with H2NO innovation. A 5.6 oz upper and 9.4 oz lower methods you have extra heat where you require it, and extra density where abrasions, pokes, and mishaps will take place. The lower, which gets the bulk of the abuse, is produced more robustly, and the upper remains light for breathability. Both set features knee pads which are, in my viewpoint, a vital function. The basic Exploration is available in at $699 and the zip fronts are $799. They have actually been offering the very same joint transformation and the fit is in some way much better than their last designs.
Comparing the 2 boils down to conditions you might be fishing in, how typically you fish, and how tough you are on your equipment. The Traverse waders are lighter than the Exploration series. This makes them much better warm weather condition waders, they are more packable, and makes them less costly. The zipper is a practical function, not just for getting in and out, however likewise going to the restroom. The exploration series are constructed more for the unstoppable angler. If you are going to be pressing through brush, blackberries, fishing on cold winter season days, and fishing any opportunity you have, then the Exploration series is much better for you. In spite of being a thicker wader, it controls temperature level in the summertime remarkably well. When it comes to the zipper, that is an individual option. I do understand that the majority of people that pay additional for it like it, and have a tough time returning to nonzip waders after. A great boot to think about is Patagonia’s Forra Boot, they are what I have on in the video and I personally own a set. See a complete evaluation of those here.
The fit has actually altered a fair bit with these waders, so if you had the previous model of these, your size has actually likely altered. I used an MRM as a 5′ 8 160lb male in previous designs. Due to the modification in the bootie, ankle, and general joint geometry. The legs appear to have actually been made longer in practically every design. By making the bootie simpler to enter, they likewise made the bootie bigger. Now I ‘d be most comfy in a MSS (Sizing down the leg and bootie). Chris had a comparable experience and utilized to use an MLM, now he fits finest in an MRM. This is something to be conscious of when attempting these on in shop, and specifically buying online.
As constantly, Patagonia has a great principles and a similarly fantastic guarantee. They will fix your waders up until completion and if they can not, they will typically provide you a credit, and upcycle your waders into bags and totes. They do whatever in their power to prevent tossing things out. My previous generation of these waders has actually enjoyed repair work two times, all from me forging ahead again and again. One was very preventable as I was climbing up over very sharp metal. Right after I got the waders, I tore the knee entirely out leaving a 4 inch gash. The repair work group at Patagonia sewed them up a little over 5 years earlier and I have actually not had a single leakage. My waders are now filled with sewing and repair work, I can happily still use all my years of experiences, and the waders have a noticeable history that inform lots of stories. The very best part is that they are not buried in a garbage dump.
We are very delighted about these at the store. If you live close by, visit and examine them out. If you run out state or the nation, provide us a ring or email the store, and we more than happy to assist you out and deliver them to you. It is simple for us to suggest Patagonia waders merely since they are the very best that cash can purchase making them a great financial investment.
– Simon
