waders
tough, flexible, reliable
perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. – antoine de saint-exupery, french writer (1900-1944)
These days, waders have to do more than just wade. They need to breathe easily and resist the thorns – from blackberries to Argentine califate – that guard our favorite waters. Our Watermaster II Waders feature a proprietary 3-layer HydroStorm waterproof/breathable fabric package that’s quantitatively tougher and more waterproof than the competition’s. Our innovative internal suspension system provides quick, jacket-on “relief” without zippers. Strategically placed reinforcement patches, patterned neoprene feet, contoured crotch and knees, gritstopping gravel guards and built-in wading belt round out the package. hydrostorm fabric: built for immersion We developed HydroStorm specifically for immersion applications. Combined with an H2No barrier, nylon tricot liner and Deluge DWR, ®
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this fabric package is completely waterproof, highly breathable, durable and packable. We use it in all of our waders.
years of R&D and good-old tweaking “ The trick is to create a material that has good abrasion-resistance, puncture-resistance, breathability and fast dry times, without letting it get heavy and stiff. It’s a helluva challenge actually. We make the tightest doubleweave face fabrics on the market for puncture- and abrasion-resistance, and use an incredibly resilient, partially self-repairing Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia founder, owner and inveterate angler. Tierra del Fuego.
membrane. Hundreds of lab and field tests show we have a good balance, but we’re always trying to make our fabrics even better.”
Randy Harward
patagonia quality director
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our premier waders
Suspenders are Y-shaped at the
WATERMASTER II
back for comfort with less bulk.
Watermaster IIs are built for trout
of shoulders and backs, and
streams, steelhead and salmon rivers, surf fishing and float tubing. They come in both men’s and
They readily adjust to fit all shapes unsnap in a snap. An oversized main pocket
women’s styles.
can be accessed from both inside
uppers: 7-oz, 75-denier, 3-layer
openings. It, and a piggyback mesh
shins, knees and seat reinforcements: 8.2-oz, 75-denier, 3-layer feet: 3-mm neoprene with
and out through two zippered pocket, provide handy access to boxes, tippets and small items. A cord loop secures your keys.
abrasion-resistant fabric on the soles
features and benefits Glued-in and waist-mounted suspenders allow you to wear these waders waist- or chest-high. Snaps on the front and back of the suspenders, and at the top of the waders, allow you to easily dump water in the event of a swim. Use them to fold down the bib on hikes and in hot weather, and find “relief” without having to remove your jacket or vest or struggle with zippers.
A drawcord hem is secured with a cordlock to cinch the top of your waders tight, keeping water out.
Knees, shins and seat are all reinforced with heavier fabric to resist abrasion and punctures when kneeling, sitting and bushwhacking. A modified Y-
lighter weight, yet fully featured
WATERMASTER LIGHT
Joint crotch and anatomically
These waders are built for light-
curved legs, knees and feet
duty everyday wading, travel
lend comfort and mobility, even
fishing, quick trips, long walk-ins
when you’re fully layered up. We
and desert trout. They come in both
rotated the leg seams forward,
men’s and women’s styles.
outside of the wear-zone, so they
A sleeker version of the
can’t abrade one another.
Watermaster II, they’re just as
Gravel guards are built-in and cut
waterproof and breathable, but
long to seal out grit. We reinforce
more supple. The suspension
them with heavyweight fabric
system differs, with straps made
for better durability. Gripper-
of durable stretch material that
elastic holds your wader cuffs to
attach at the top of the wader and
the top of your boots. Stainless
double as a belt. Exceptionally
steel gravel-guard hooks help
light and packable, yet tough
by attaching your cuffs to your
enough for all-season use.
bootlaces. The hooks are recessed
waders: 5.2-oz, 50-denier,
so they won’t catch your line. Note
3-layer
that gravel guards are found on
feet: 3-mm neoprene with
both wader styles.
abrasion-resistant fabric on the
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soles
patagonia wader care Fit: Do your best to select the best fitting pair of Patagonia waders ®
with the goal of minimizing excessive folds and loose fabric in the legs. These folds are the number one problem-wear area, because they rub against each other, causing abrasion and barrier creasing. Keep them clean: Contrary to popular belief, regular washing is actually good for all technical fabrics, even waders. Use a good powdered detergent or a technical wash soap like Nikwax Tech Wash in a ®
front-load washing machine. Secure all snaps and tie straps together to prevent fabric damage. Rinse twice. Dry in a front-load dryer on low heat just until dry. Cleaning and drying enhances DWR performance. Leak repair: Punctures and pin-hole leaks can be repaired by brushing on a thin layer of SeamGrip , which you’ll find in the Patagonia Wader ®
Repair Kit (included with every wader). In some cases, SeamGrip can make the repaired area even more durable because it reinforces it. No patches are necessary, and the waders are ready to wear in 24 hours. Rinsing and storage: Rinse waders after every use and hang them to dry out of direct sun. Store in a cool, dry place.
To learn more about our fishing systems, visit patagonia.com/fishing
Cover photo: Yvon Chouinard stalking salmon in the Gaula River area near Trondheim, Norway (Bill Klyn); inside: YC in Patagonia (Doug Tompkins). ©2008 Patagonia, Inc. Nikwax is a registered trademark of Nikwax Waterproofing. SeamGrip is a registered trademark of McNett Corporation. Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper.