I'm looking for a lightweight solution to crossing creeks and wading through flooded areas when still hunting to my target area. I revisited an area a couple of weeks ago that surprisingly had been flooded by a beaver and the water was over my boots. I don't want to hunt in my waders. Does anyone use a lightweight viable option that could easily pack up on the hike in and out?
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Hip waders
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I actually just hunted in my neoprene waders yesterday because I had to walk through a swamp to get to my spot, they are the ones with the boots on them and it was actually not bad at all! But if you don't want to do that then they make lite weight hip waders that are not expensive!
Iusually just buy a cheap pair from academy very season because they only last a season but they keep jacking up the price..... I've been looking at the different models of froggtog
Lightweight Waders (Thigh High)
Manufacturer of the finest sleeping bags and outdoor gear in the world. Nothing keeps you you warm & dry in cold, wet conditions like Wiggy's!
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Check out Dans hip boots. U can get them with lacrosse or muck style boot. Tops r nylon and super light. I've bow hunted with them a number of times.
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Dan's Hunting Gear - 685 - 420 Denier Nylon, 5* Chap, Custom Hipboots (Froglegs)
Dan's Hunting Gear Five Star Chap Froglegs waders will keep you dry while hunting in the swamplands. Briarproof hunting clothes at Windwalker Outdoors in Montana
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I bought a pair of dans frog legs for this season and they’re pretty darn good. A bit noisy out of the box so I wear them over a pair of thin sweatpants and then under a pair of lightweight Camo pants.
These babies weigh in negative...friggen space boots.
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I have had them two seasons. And kicked the cr@p out of them.
Not the toughest, I also have a pair of Dans in Muck's...way tougher. But if your looking for pack in light these are awesome.
ingley Boots with Yoder Chaps
$99.00 – $119.00
High quality Yoder chaps and lightweight Tingley boots leave you waterproof to the top of the chaps for whatever adventure your hunt takes you on without weighing you down.
Description
The lightest boot on the market topped with the durability and waterproof quality you have come to expect from Yoder Chaps.
Boot: The Tingley is an EVA knee boot. 70% lighter than other rubber boots, they weigh in at only 2 lbs. 4 oz. before chaps and feature 100% seamless waterproof construction. Tiny air bubbles self insulate, keeping feet warmer in the cold and cooler in the heat. The low temperature properties of this boot help maintain flexibility in cold weather.
Chaps: There are 4 weights of chaps you can choose from. Chaps are sewn onto the boot and sealed for a waterproof fit. Adjustable nylon loops with buckles at the top of the chap secure the chap to your belt or belt loops. Snaps in the top of the chap allow the chap to snap to the top of the boot when chaps are folded down.
Lightweight: 400 denier inner waterproof layer, plus 400 denier nylon outer briar-resistant layer.
Heavyweight: 400 denier inner waterproof layer and 1,000 denier nylon briar proof outer later.
Super Chap: 400 denier inner waterproof layer; the outside layer consists of one layer of 400 denier nylon and one layer of 400 denier nylon heavy coated domestic (made in the USA) material. Briar proof, this is a very durable and comfortable walking chap.
Snake Chap: Made of the same material as the Heavyweight chap, the Snake chap has a triple layer all the way up. These chaps will offer additional protection in snake country, but no claims are being made or liability assumed as to their effectiveness.
Tingley Boots with RLS Chaps | RidgeLineSupply.com
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Not the toughest, I also have a pair of Dans in Muck's...way tougher. But if your looking for pack in light these are awesome.
ingley Boots with Yoder Chaps
$99.00 – $119.00
High quality Yoder chaps and lightweight Tingley boots leave you waterproof to the top of the chaps for whatever adventure your hunt takes you on without weighing you down.
Description
The lightest boot on the market topped with the durability and waterproof quality you have come to expect from Yoder Chaps.
Boot: The Tingley is an EVA knee boot. 70% lighter than other rubber boots, they weigh in at only 2 lbs. 4 oz. before chaps and feature 100% seamless waterproof construction. Tiny air bubbles self insulate, keeping feet warmer in the cold and cooler in the heat. The low temperature properties of this boot help maintain flexibility in cold weather.
Chaps: There are 4 weights of chaps you can choose from. Chaps are sewn onto the boot and sealed for a waterproof fit. Adjustable nylon loops with buckles at the top of the chap secure the chap to your belt or belt loops. Snaps in the top of the chap allow the chap to snap to the top of the boot when chaps are folded down.
Lightweight: 400 denier inner waterproof layer, plus 400 denier nylon outer briar-resistant layer.
Heavyweight: 400 denier inner waterproof layer and 1,000 denier nylon briar proof outer later.
Super Chap: 400 denier inner waterproof layer; the outside layer consists of one layer of 400 denier nylon and one layer of 400 denier nylon heavy coated domestic (made in the USA) material. Briar proof, this is a very durable and comfortable walking chap.
Snake Chap: Made of the same material as the Heavyweight chap, the Snake chap has a triple layer all the way up. These chaps will offer additional protection in snake country, but no claims are being made or liability assumed as to their effectiveness.
Bought a relatively cheap pair of Frog Toggs hip boots last year on sale. Think I got them for $35. Used them for checking out the swamp & making a couple of creek crossings this year. Worked well, pack up relatively well.
You can send in any pair of boots to Ridgeline and they’ll have the chaps sewn on for you, just need to call them to coordinate. I’ve done that with all three pair of my Lacrosse Alpha Burly’s because they don't offer an insulated boot version on their website. Couldn't be happier as I hunt mainly swamps but can roll down the hip waders and turn them back into regular boots in 10 seconds. They do double duty very well and I have uninsulted, 800g, and 1600g versions ready to go.
I have a pair of Tingley bottoms (without the chaps) and I really like them for lots of chores and stuff. But they are basically Crocs made into boots. Traction is not the greatest and the soles are not good for spending any time on bolts, steps, etc. They are fine on a platform but I cant imagine they would be very comfortable for an all day hang on a ROS.These babies weigh in negative...friggen space boots.
I have had them two seasons. And kicked the cr@p out of them.Tingley Boots with RLS Chaps | RidgeLineSupply.com
Not the toughest, I also have a pair of Dans in Muck's...way tougher. But if your looking for pack in light these are awesome.
ingley Boots with Yoder Chaps
$99.00 – $119.00
High quality Yoder chaps and lightweight Tingley boots leave you waterproof to the top of the chaps for whatever adventure your hunt takes you on without weighing you down.
Description
The lightest boot on the market topped with the durability and waterproof quality you have come to expect from Yoder Chaps.
Boot: The Tingley is an EVA knee boot. 70% lighter than other rubber boots, they weigh in at only 2 lbs. 4 oz. before chaps and feature 100% seamless waterproof construction. Tiny air bubbles self insulate, keeping feet warmer in the cold and cooler in the heat. The low temperature properties of this boot help maintain flexibility in cold weather.
Chaps: There are 4 weights of chaps you can choose from. Chaps are sewn onto the boot and sealed for a waterproof fit. Adjustable nylon loops with buckles at the top of the chap secure the chap to your belt or belt loops. Snaps in the top of the chap allow the chap to snap to the top of the boot when chaps are folded down.
Lightweight: 400 denier inner waterproof layer, plus 400 denier nylon outer briar-resistant layer.
Heavyweight: 400 denier inner waterproof layer and 1,000 denier nylon briar proof outer later.
Super Chap: 400 denier inner waterproof layer; the outside layer consists of one layer of 400 denier nylon and one layer of 400 denier nylon heavy coated domestic (made in the USA) material. Briar proof, this is a very durable and comfortable walking chap.
Snake Chap: Made of the same material as the Heavyweight chap, the Snake chap has a triple layer all the way up. These chaps will offer additional protection in snake country, but no claims are being made or liability assumed as to their effectiveness.
They ARE anti gravity, though.
I swear my feet are lighter with them ON than off.
I second the Wiggy’s Ricky racer posted. I have a pair going on at least 10 years and use them in similar situations.
Just ordered the Wiggy's, We shall see. Just hope I don't snag and puncture on a stick in 18 degrees in two weeks. I'll post my review!
The tingleys with yoders are nice. I got them at the recommendation of @redsquirrel hisself.
I'll probably get another pair of yoders, but have them attached to muck field blazers. The tingleys are crazy light, but I've logged a lot of miles on muck boots and I just like 'em.
I'll probably get another pair of yoders, but have them attached to muck field blazers. The tingleys are crazy light, but I've logged a lot of miles on muck boots and I just like 'em.
Yoder's chaps. I wear them with the tingley ultralights all early season and then have a couple pairs with heavier boots for as the season progresses. I keep them tucked under my pant legs until I need them, then deploy them and tuck them back in when I'm at the tree.