What to wear under waders?

I just purchased lightweight Gore-Tex waders, probably not good enough for
the fall. I will be in waters about 48 degrees and was thinking of buying
2mm neoprene pants as a layer to wear under the waders. A friend mentioned
that neoprene might be too hot and also doesn't breath. Suggestions for
layers under the waders? The waders I purchased also have neoprene socks
attached.
-tom

On Wed, 20 Oct 2004 09:01:12 -0700, "Tom Nakashima"
wrote:

Suggestions for
layers under the waders?

Polar fleece.
--
Charlie...

On Wed, 20 Oct 2004 09:01:12 -0700, "Tom Nakashima"
wrote:

Suggestions for
layers under the waders?

Polar fleece.
--
Charlie...

"Tom Nakashima" wrote in message
...
I just purchased lightweight Gore-Tex waders, probably not good enough for
the fall. I will be in waters about 48 degrees and was thinking of buying
2mm neoprene pants as a layer to wear under the waders. A friend
mentioned
that neoprene might be too hot and also doesn't breath. Suggestions for
layers under the waders? The waders I purchased also have neoprene socks
attached.
-tom


I bought a nice fluffy pair of average cotton/pile sweat pants that I wear
when its cool out. When its downright cold, I put some expedition weight
polypro leggings underneath. If its not so cold, I just wear some
lightweight nylon camping pants instead.

--riverman

"Tom Nakashima" wrote in message
...
I just purchased lightweight Gore-Tex waders, probably not good enough for
the fall. I will be in waters about 48 degrees and was thinking of buying
2mm neoprene pants as a layer to wear under the waders. A friend
mentioned
that neoprene might be too hot and also doesn't breath. Suggestions for
layers under the waders? The waders I purchased also have neoprene socks
attached.
-tom


I bought a nice fluffy pair of average cotton/pile sweat pants that I wear
when its cool out. When its downright cold, I put some expedition weight
polypro leggings underneath. If its not so cold, I just wear some
lightweight nylon camping pants instead.

--riverman

Charlie Choc wrote:

On Wed, 20 Oct 2004 09:01:12 -0700, "Tom Nakashima"
wrote:

Suggestions for layers under the waders?

Polar fleece.

And in really cold weather, I wear a thin layer of capilene long underwear
under the fleece pants.

In the summer, if I'm not wet wading, I wear supplex pants under the
waders, or in cold spring creeks, capilene under the supplex. You can get
comfy in almost any conditions by layering.

If you wade in very cold water and wear heavy socks under the neoprene
booties, be sure to have a pair of boots that fit loosely. Even with good
socks, tight boots = cold feet.

JR

Charlie Choc wrote:

On Wed, 20 Oct 2004 09:01:12 -0700, "Tom Nakashima"
wrote:

Suggestions for layers under the waders?

Polar fleece.

And in really cold weather, I wear a thin layer of capilene long underwear
under the fleece pants.

In the summer, if I'm not wet wading, I wear supplex pants under the
waders, or in cold spring creeks, capilene under the supplex. You can get
comfy in almost any conditions by layering.

If you wade in very cold water and wear heavy socks under the neoprene
booties, be sure to have a pair of boots that fit loosely. Even with good
socks, tight boots = cold feet.

JR

Suggestions for
layers under the waders?


Polar fleece.

Ditto (not the Ditto jeans from the 80's either).
--
Frank Reid
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Suggestions for
layers under the waders?


Polar fleece.

Ditto (not the Ditto jeans from the 80's either).
--
Frank Reid
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Tom Nakashima wrote:
I just purchased lightweight Gore-Tex waders, probably not good
enough for
the fall. I will be in waters about 48 degrees and was thinking of
buying
2mm neoprene pants as a layer to wear under the waders. A friend
mentioned
that neoprene might be too hot and also doesn't breath. Suggestions
for
layers under the waders? The waders I purchased also have neoprene
socks
attached.


I don't think 48 degree water is all that uncommon in wading,
especially on some tailwaters in the fall and early spring.

Charlie had it right with the fleece pants if you're that prone to cold
legs. I will sometimes wear a pair of long underwear, or lined jeans
except on the really cold days where I add the fleece pants.

I would recommend you worry more about the feet and wear wool,
smartwool, or synthetic (fleece) socks over a liner.

Wayne