Patagonia Men's Swiftcurrent Wading Pants - Hex Gray

Versatile wading pants are perfect for any situation where deep wading is not required. Featuring a streamlined silhouette, an easy on/off comfort-stretch waistband and generous front pockets with drain holes. Reinforced gravel guards with bootlace hooks, belt loops and neoprene booties.

Combine hot weather and cold water, add some boulder hopping or drift-boat-gunwale hurdling, top it all off with the need to stay dry and you have the perfect recipe for new Swiftcurrent Wading Pants. These lightweight, easy on/off wading pants are made from supple, 5.1 oz, 4-Layer, polyester microfiber fabric, which has passed rigorous H2No Performance Standard for waterproofness and durability. The streamlined silhouette, Secure Stretch waistband, generous front pockets (with drain holes) and belt loops make Swiftcurrents fit and feel almost like a regular pair of pants. Fully articulated legs with single-seam construction and gusseted crotch increase durability and freedom of movement. Full elastic belt, built-in gravel guards with heavy-duty scuff protection at the ankles and neoprene booties mean they're ready to handle any fishing situation-except, well, superdeep wading-you can throw at 'hem.

Features

• H2No Performance standard recycled polyester microfiber shell with proprietary waterproof/breathable barrier and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish
• Single-seam construction for durability and gusseted crotch for freedom of movement and comfort
• Expandable waistband for easy on/off and a clean, tailored fit at the waist
• Articulated legs; heavy-duty scuff guards at ankles
• Attached booties are made of neoprene
• Fit: Regular fit
• Materials: H2No Performance Standard shell: 4-Layer, 5.1 oz 100% recycled polyester microfiber high-density taffeta face fabric bonded to 100% recycled polyester backer, with a waterproof/breathable barrier and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish
• Booties: Neoprene

Weatherproof

• 4-Layer fabric construction for waders in order to increase breathability, move moisture away from the body, increase abrasion resistance and decrease the weight of the fabric
• Exterior fabrics are all 100% polyester microfibers that are densely woven for durability and puncture resistance. On one side of this face fabric apply H2No waterproof coating for superb waterproof/breathable performance. On the other side apply a Hydrophilic laminate. Hydrophilic means water loving and this layer pulls moisture away from the person wearing the waders so it can be passed out through the coating and exterior shell. To protect the hydrophilic laminate apply a soft polyester tricot lining (this is the lining you feel inside the wader)
• New tricot lining is the key to the fabric's performance. It's 27% lighter than previous fabric package with a 42% increase in abrasion resistance. Were also maintained a soft, supple drape to the fabric which is critical to how well the waders move with your body. 4-Layer waders are extremely comfortable
• DWR (durable water repellent) treatment on the exterior face fabric. This is one of most important innovations in wader technology. Tested all DWR's available and ultimately chose to apply NanoSphere DWR as the first line of defence in keeping these waders waterproof

Durable Water Repellent

• DWR (durable water repellent) fabric finish repels light rain and snow and decreases dry times. When DWR is used in conjunction with a waterproof/breathable barrier, the DWR finish keeps the outer fabric from becoming saturated, enabling the breathable barrier to do its job. Patagonia has long relied on a DWR with perfluorinated compound (PFC) but have been searching diligently for an alternative because of its harmful environmental impacts