Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Post Info TOPIC: Any suggestions for wading boots for backpacking?


Veteran Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 72
Date:
Any suggestions for wading boots for backpacking?
Permalink  
 


I do a lot of backpacking in the eastern sierras in the summertime, and would like to find a pair of lightweight boots or booties.  some high country lakes require wading to get your fly past the shelf and its always a drag having to haul in my chest waders and heavy boots when space and weight are limited.  Ive been looking at redington palix pant waders but not sure about boots.  The ultralight boots that have come out the last few years from simms and orvis are still like 2.6-3 lbs, not that much lighter and just as bulky as my normal wading boots,so i gues what im looking for is more of a bootie to slip on over my stockingfoot wader booties.  If anyone has any suggestions please let me know, doesnt have to be super durable as i wouldnt be hiking in them, just slipping them on when i get to destination.

thanks



__________________


Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 730
Date:
Permalink  
 

How about an oversize pair of neoprene booties. I use them over my Kokotat dry suit booties while kayak fishing. This would include hauling the kayak in and out of the launch site. They are light, tough and would pack well on a hike.

__________________

Winter eats heat the way darkness swallows light. The terrors of failed power and frozen stems are stymied with fire, smoke and white ash.

Cedarville, Mi



Veteran Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 40
Date:
Permalink  
 

bass pro has a pair of booties that come in up to size 13 good price

__________________


Veteran Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 72
Date:
Permalink  
 

Thanks lightfoot and frank, neoprene booties sound like the way to go. Ill check out the bass pro shop ones

__________________


Administrator

Status: Offline
Posts: 305
Date:
Permalink  
 

I've heard some people like Crocks for their backpack wading - super light!



__________________

Support Putah Creek Trout in their mission to improve the wild trophy trout fishery. Visit and contribute at https://putahcreektrout.org



Veteran Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 72
Date:
Permalink  
 

Thanks drdan, i ended up deciding on an oversized pair of croc swift waters. Theyre a little under a pound for the pair and should be able to just clip on my pack.



-- Edited by lairdbaird on Wednesday 20th of February 2019 08:35:04 AM

__________________


Administrator

Status: Offline
Posts: 305
Date:
Permalink  
 

Cool! Let us know how they performed for you when you return...



__________________

Support Putah Creek Trout in their mission to improve the wild trophy trout fishery. Visit and contribute at https://putahcreektrout.org

Page 1 of 1  sorted by
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.



Create your own FREE Forum
Report Abuse
Powered by ActiveBoard