TideWe Neoprene Chest Waders

The single most important waterfowl purchase, and the one that sells out first once the water comes on, is a solid pair of chest waders. Buy them now, not the week before the opener when the shelves are picked over. Our value pick is the TideWe Neoprene Chest Waders. The 3.5mm neoprene keeps you warm in cold water, the insulated rubber boots (600 gram Thinsulate) handle a frosty valley morning, and the seams are stitched, glued, and taped, the same three-step construction the premium brands use. Field reviewers this fall keep landing on them as the best value in the category. They list around $119 and often street closer to $90 to $110, so check current pricing.