Waders

[Scg155]

I've been looking for several months now for a new set of waders. My last set finally sprung a leak and I'm looking to upgrade. What's everyone's thoughts on the best pair? Are the Simms G3 worth the price tag? I use my waders hard and tend to hike into back country streams and places others don't go. Any advice is appreciated.

 

[BrookieChaser]

My g3's have been worth the money to me.

 

[dryflyguy]

I've tried almost every wader brand out there.
And think that Simms are the best - and worth the money.

After buying the G4Z's about 7 years ago now, I bought a pair of headwaters.
Mainly as backups. But also use them in hot weather - as they're a good bit lighter.
And I've been happy with them also

 

[PennKev]

dryflyguy wrote:
After buying the G4Z's about 7 years ago now, I bought a pair of headwaters.
Mainly as backups. But also use them in hot weather - as they're a good bit lighter.
And I've been happy with them also

This is a good point. The higher end Simms use multiple layers of material in their construction and can be too much for warmer weather. Even the legs of the Headwaters can be a bit much, though the extra layers do limit pin hole leaks quite well.

 

[joebamboo]

Patagonia Rio Gallegos.