How to pack waders for travel?

I figure the best way to store goretex waders is to hang them, but
what about packing them for travel? Do folks roll them up (if so, do
you do from the feet, or from the waist), or do you fold them, stuff
them in a pack, or just lay them haphazard in your travel bag?

I know that tents, for example, want to be stuffed to avoid putting
consistent folds in the same place, potentially causing a leak. But
what do folks do with waders?

--riverman

On Mon, 6 Jul 2009 14:31:18 -0700 (PDT), riverman
wrote:

I figure the best way to store goretex waders is to hang them, but
what about packing them for travel? Do folks roll them up (if so, do
you do from the feet, or from the waist), or do you fold them, stuff
them in a pack, or just lay them haphazard in your travel bag?

I know that tents, for example, want to be stuffed to avoid putting
consistent folds in the same place, potentially causing a leak. But
what do folks do with waders?

--riverman

Roll them feet first. Beware of foul odors puffing out as you roll.
Green gasses too!

riverman wrote:
I figure the best way to store goretex waders is to hang them, but
what about packing them for travel? Do folks roll them up (if so, do
you do from the feet, or from the waist), or do you fold them, stuff
them in a pack, or just lay them haphazard in your travel bag?

I know that tents, for example, want to be stuffed to avoid putting
consistent folds in the same place, potentially causing a leak. But
what do folks do with waders?

I wear them on the airplane so I'm ready to go when we land. It also
saves on baggage weight limits.

--
Cut "to the chase" for my email address.

When I've had to travel on a plane with my waders, I've used the large
"sports" Space Bag. You only need to roll these to get the air out,
vs the vacuum cleaner. Roll the waders up by the feet, put them in
the sports bag and then push the air out. Very little space is taken
and you have a bag that will keep your clothes clean and away from
Louie's 700-days-on-the-water-per-year funk.
Frank Reid

On Mon, 6 Jul 2009 14:31:18 -0700 (PDT), riverman wrote:

I figure the best way to store goretex waders is to hang them, but
what about packing them for travel? Do folks roll them up (if so, do
you do from the feet, or from the waist), or do you fold them, stuff
them in a pack, or just lay them haphazard in your travel bag?

I know that tents, for example, want to be stuffed to avoid putting
consistent folds in the same place, potentially causing a leak. But
what do folks do with waders?

--riverman

Geez, if you had a pair of Louiesque Simms G47 1/2 Superdupersportastic waders,
you could just hit the button above the one labeled "Better Caster," which is
the teleport button...don't let the "**** Off" label on it fool you...Simms just
labels it that way for knowledgeable guides...and they'd beam themselves where
you want 'em...just don't let a guide push it, or you'll find yourself
pallbearing at Michael Jackson's funeral or something...

HTH,
R

On Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:40:22 -0500, wrote:

Geez, if you had a pair of Louiesque Simms G47 1/2 Superdupersportastic waders,
you could just hit the button above the one labeled "Better Caster," which is
the teleport button...don't let the "**** Off" label on it fool you...Simms just
labels it that way for knowledgeable guides...and they'd beam themselves where
you want 'em...just don't let a guide push it, or you'll find yourself
pallbearing at Michael Jackson's funeral or something...

Ah, but they're still going strong, Richard. At a dollar a day, they
are now FREE. Of course they smell like something you might cook down
there is Lew-weezey-anna, but with a good wading belt, it ain't bad.

Did I tell you they are now free? Added another 30 days to the total.
They just keep on tickin' and tickin' and tickin'........

Davey

On Jul 6, 2:31*pm, riverman wrote:
I figure the best way to store goretex waders is to hang them, but
what about packing them for travel? Do folks roll them up (if so, do
you do from the feet, or from the waist), or do you fold them, stuff
them in a pack, or just lay them haphazard in your travel bag?

I know that tents, for example, want to be stuffed to avoid putting
consistent folds in the same place, potentially causing a leak. But
what do folks do with waders?

--riverman

here is my approach for when you are working out of a suitcace. :
1. travel with lite stocking foot waders.
2. Pack and use water shoe sandals for boots. The new "uber" crocs
with the lug soles and the back strap work great.

the lite stockingfoots roll real small and the ubercrocs with socks
work well as packable second pair of shoes, unless you buy the pink or
hot orange models. With stout socks they work reasonable well as
hiking shoes. Regular crocs (without the strap) won't work as they
come off in current.

Dave
Why I love my van: don't pack, just toss it in if there is a chance
you will need it. Leave it there all the time until you need it. Works
great for tools, shovels, rope, fishing gear, etc. .

"Dave LaCourse" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:40:22 -0500, wrote:
Ah, but they're still going strong, Richard. At a dollar a day, they
are now FREE. Of course they smell like something you might cook down
there is Lew-weezey-anna, but with a good wading belt, it ain't bad.

Did I tell you they are now free? Added another 30 days to the total.
They just keep on tickin' and tickin' and tickin'........

Davey



and, for the record, my $50 "no-names" from Tulpehocken Creek Outfitters are
into season 8, without a leak, and sporting similar odors until aired out.
Proving that it isn't the money spent, just a matter of luck, IMHO.
Tom

On Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:51:40 GMT, "Tom Littleton"
wrote:

just a matter of luck, IMHO.

No. It's how many falls on rocks and deadfalls you can survive. No
luck involved.

Back in Maine..... for my grandson's wedding. No fishing......sigh

On Jul 7, 3:03*am, Dave LaCourse wrote:
On Mon, 6 Jul 2009 14:31:18 -0700 (PDT), riverman

wrote:
I figure the best way to store goretex waders is to hang them, but
what about packing them for travel? Do folks roll them up (if so, do
you do from the feet, or from the waist), or do you fold them, stuff
them in a pack, or just lay them haphazard in your travel bag?

I know that tents, for example, want to be stuffed to avoid putting
consistent folds in the same place, potentially causing a leak. But
what do folks do with waders?

--riverman

Roll them feet first. *Beware of foul odors puffing out as you roll.
Green gasses too!

That's what I do, also, but I have my suspicions that the reason my
Orvis waders gave out was that I was rolling them tightly from the
feet, putting stress on the seals in the instep and heel. I find it
interesting that the manufacturers don't tell you the best way to pack
waders tightly for travel.

--riverman

BTW, got the G3s. It was a screaming deal, so all my cost-benefit
analyses were for naught. :-)