JR,

I did look at the Simms Lightweight at the same time I checked out the
Freestone. I do not consider the extra cost to be justified. for spare
waders. The Orvis Clearwaters that I am currently using for backup are good
in every way except fit.

Thanks

Yuji.

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"JR" wrote in message
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Yuji, you might want to look at the Simms Lightweights rather than the
Freestone.

http://www.kman.com/W_Simms.htm

A bit more expensive, but worth it, I think. I have a pair that I wore
hard for two years and much less frequently for the last year and a
half. They have worn very well. Not as packable as the Clearwaters,
but the fit is much much better.

JR