Cold weather gear

[DanaPT]

Originally Posted by GTboosted

Just out of curiosity, why use waders?

I have a few waterproof pants that are flexible and breathe well. Waders cant provide more coverage right?...and if you flip or take a wave while launching, you're in for a bad day.

If it was withing my budget right now, I would probably look into the kokatat gore-tex suits

Google: waders myth you tube

Waders keep you dry and layers keep you warm. Warm and dry is a bonus in a kayak.

[Harry Hill]

wear a belt around the waders at the waist, keep them from filling to fast. I get pretty hot pretty fast in my insulated waders so I will save them for really cold weather. When the weather cools off I will probably just wear my paddling pants over thermals for right now.

[GTboosted]

Originally Posted by DanaPT

Google: waders myth you tube

Waders keep you dry and layers keep you warm. Warm and dry is a bonus in a kayak.

True true but a quick search shows them busting the myth of waders sinking you down but that didn't occur to me(I would just take them off). I was thinking more of them getting wet and not drying. It looks like Harry Hill has a tip for that though.

I have flipped one of my kayaks in open calm water and sure most have, having quick drying clothes is a must. Also if you go out in rough surf...even if you dont eat it, you will take a big fat wave to your upper body. The rest of the day will suck

In all these scenarios, I think high performance waterproof pants and jacket are better suited.....sure you'll get wet but in a short time you will be fully dry. If you really want to stay dry, a gore tex dry suit is better.

Also, lets assume you don't plan on flipping or taking a wave...why not just wear waterproof clothing you already own plus a base layer?