The Rio Gallegos Waders are the toughest, most puncture-resistant waterproof/breathable wader on the planet. They combine the finest level of durability while offering a new level of comfort and convenience. In other words, the ultimate wader. We started by strategically placing varying weights of our proprietary H2No® Performance Standard polyester microfiber fabric package with a waterproof/breathable barrier according to specific breathability or toughness needs. The result? Max durability and flexibility without resorting to excessive, heavy, sweat-trapping layers. Our revolutionary merino wool grid-lined neoprene booties wick perspiration and create guilt-inducing levels of foot comfort. The 3mm neoprene maintains the warmth of 5mm neoprene but with better breathability. Our innovative internal suspension system allows easy conversion to waist height and – this is critical – quick relief without having to remove your jacket or fight sticky zippers. Upper exterior glued-in, water-repellent zip pocket at chest provides ample storage for quick access to tippets, nippers and lip balm. An interior, clear-welded TPU pocket provides waterproof security for cell phone, camera and keys. More features: sculpted upper for reduced drag in heavy currents, anatomically curved knees with removable knee pads, built-in fabric gravel guards with abrasion-resistant scuff zones and high-filtration mesh drain strip, a quick-release DuraFlex® Stealth-V buckle for an adjustable fit and, to avoid line catch, concealed stainless-steel locking boot hooks. Exterior reinforcement tape on interior leg and crotch provides unsurpassed abrasion resistance where it’s needed most. High-filtration polyester mesh drainage strip is 100% recycled. Field repair kit included.
Details
- Polyester microfiber H2No® Performance Standard shell with a proprietary waterproof/breathable barrier and a Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish that's highly durable and puncture resistant without excessive multiple layers or added weight; exterior reinforcements on inseams for superior abrasion resistance
- Waist-mounted EZ-Lock suspenders allow easy conversion from chest to waist height, and provides quick relief without having to remove jacket or fight hard-to-operate zippers; TPU slide and- lock design on front and back of suspenders offers security when wading deep and for roll down, waist-high comfort; full elastic back
- Inside welded TPU waterproof pocket provides waterproof protection to camera, cell phone, etc.; chest pocket with water-resistant zipper allows quick access to tippet spools, nippers and floatant; laser cut Hypalon® utility keeper for easy access to tools, nippers, etc.
- Stretch Wading Belt with a quick-release DuraFlex® Stealth-V buckle provides smooth function and an easy-to-adjust fit
- Built-in, heavyweight reinforcement fabric gravel guards with abrasion resistant scuff zones and high filtration drain strip; 1¼˝ gripper elastic gravel guard cuffs; concealed stainless steel, locking boot hooks secure cuff to boot and avoid line catch
- Custom fit for left and right booties with abrasion-resistant soles; 3mm neoprene booties are lined with our patent pending merino wool grid, which provides the same warmth and better breathability than 5mm neoprene
- Anatomically curved knees; Removable neoprene knee pads; field repair kit included
- H2No® Performance Standard fabrics: upper: 3-layer, 50 denier 5.2-oz twill-woven polyester microfiber shell with a proprietary waterproof/breathable barrier and Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish; lower torso seat and legs: 3-layer, 8.2-oz polyester double weave microfiber reinforcement fabric with proprietary waterproof/breathable barrier and Deluge DWR finish. Gravel guards: 6.4-oz polyester microfiber double weave with Deluge DWR finish. Abrasion resistant exterior tape on inseams and gravel guard and a high filtration polyester mesh (100% recycled) drainage strip. Booties: Patent pending merino wool grid-lined 3mm neoprene with abrasion-resistant fabric soles
- 1227 g (43.3 oz)
- Made in China.
Material
3-layer H2No® Performance Standard fabrics are waterproof and breathable by virtue of an advanced combination of elements: a water-repellent shell fabric, a waterproof barrier and an interior scrim fabric. This fabric package is completely waterproof, windproof, breathable and highly durable.
