How many seasons do you get out of a pair of waders?

[Pete_G]

It's not the cheapest solution, but I've come to the conclusion that I need 2 pairs of waders and a wetsuit and I select the right tool for the job depending on what I'm doing. Spreading the work load obviously extends the life of everything. One pair of breathables is rarely going to go a full season for anglers that fish hard unless it's a higher end model like the Simms G3 or 4.

I only wear the breathables these days when I need to. Long walks or spots that aren't likely to stress them. Canvas at other times where I need the additional durability, but mostly I use the wetsuit.

I love fishing in the wetsuit anways and I've learned to tolerate the ridiculous stink that starts to come from my wetsuit around mid-summer despite numerous Mirazyme treatments.

I'm very mixed on my feelings towards breathables these days. Unless you spend $$ leaks after some serious use is almost a given. I'm finding I prefer a little clammyness of non-breathables in exchange for less leaks. I MAY drop the $$ for the Simms this year, I'm not sure...