Ultralight hip waders for hiking?

[summit151]

Wondering what everyone is using if they have to cross a lot of streams to get into a area? I currently just remove the boots and use crocks but taking boots off 10 times a day is getting annoying and time consuming


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[marky_mark]

I used sims waders and boots on my brown bear hunt this spring

[OL_JR]

Originally Posted by summit151

Wondering what everyone is using if they have to cross a lot of streams to get into a area? I currently just remove the boots and use crocks but taking boots off 10 times a day is getting annoying and time consuming


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Most trails we have done with a lot of creek crossings are fairly decent elevation wise for the creek crossing parts. I am very adamant about not getting my boots to wet on the way in and have thought about getting waders but to avoid another thing to carry I've just gone to keeping the crocs on until the crossing are done. Can definitely be a bit uncomfortable as the crocs tend to get a bit slippery when wet but it's tolerable imho.

On the way out I just keep the boots on as the spots we hunt allow for either a good camp and dry out before punching out or the discomfort should be short lived before jumping on the bikes and heading for home.

[Torkdiesel]

Wiggy’s waders. They work great for slipping over your boots and crossing multiple creeks. They’re light and dry fast hanging off your pack between crossings.

[Manning74]

X2 on wiggys waders

[marky_mark]

Ya wiggys are good
They don’t last long but they do the job