While at the 2000 San Juan Clave, I was impressed with Charlie Wilson's
Patagonia waders. I bought a pair and have been very pleased with them for the
past four years. If I didn't know better, I'd swear they were made of steel.
The features I like best, besides their toughness, are the built in gravel
guards, the easy way they pull down to take a leak, and the fact that they
extend all the way to my armpits *if needed*. A little on the pricey side,
however.
Dave
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