Tom Nakashima wrote:
I was just curious, has anyone ever had or come close to Hypothermia while
fishing in their waders?
All I have is a set of breathable lightweight waders, but I layer pretty
heavily in extreme cold water conditions, and so far the cold hasn't
bothered me to the point of shivering. I usually out of the water before
that, but there were times when I'm in the water for a long period of time.
A few of my friends suggested I should get a good set of neoprene waders,
just haven't forked the bucks yet. Others have told me neoprene is a waste
of money. It might be handy to have a 2nd pair of waders.
Comments on neoprene waders? Good brands?
fwiw,
-tom

I have both. Fished in 24 degree temp 34 degree water yesterday with
the breathables.
10 to 20 mph winds. Used the neoprenes the day before. It was much
warmer. 26 degrees.
I noticed no difference. The only thing that got cold was my hands. If
you layer the breathbles with under armor, then fleece, they are just
as warm as neoprene. I think the best
would be breathable with attached boots. Hard to find correct size for
me though.