New 2018 Patagonia Middle Fork Packable Wader. The Middle Fork Packable Wader keeps Patagonia in the forefront of awards for their waders. An industry first, designed for ultralight backpacking, summer time fishing, and a backup travel wader.
These highly innovative and technologically advanced Patagonia Middle Fork Packable Waders are feature-rich in every way and are Patagonia’s new top waders for fly-fisherman. These Patagonia packable waders are extremely lightweight and made with new technologies that Patagonia developers have spent years perfecting, and now we have new packable waders that offers fly-fisherman every single feature that we could ever want in a fly-fishing packable wader.
These Patagonia Middle Fork Packable Waders will be coming out in February 2018 and we are now accepting Pre-Orders of these newly developed Patagonia Middle Fork Packable Waders. These men’s fly-fishing waders are the perfect waders for both fly-fishing guides or the casual fly-fisherman. Additionally, if you are a hunter you can quickly put on these Patagonia Middle Fork waders to cross streams and rivers while on your hunting adventure due to the fact that these Patagonia Middle Fork Packable Waders are able to compress down into a very small bag that is very lightweight and easy to carry.
These Patagonia Middle Fork Packable Waders are also perfect for backpacking trips, hiking trips, camping trips and so on since they are lightweight, packable and extremely easy to carry with you wherever you decide to venture off to. These packable waders features seamless booties and the pack is exceptionally small at just 8 inches by 13 inches and only weighs in at just 1 pound 10 ounces, thus making these Patagonia Middle Fork Package Waders a breeze to carry on long day or overnight hikes, fly-fishing trips, hunting trips, backpacking trips or basically anything that may require use of packable waders.
The Patagonia Middle Fork Packable Waders contains booties that are very durable and are constructed from very stretchy synthetic rubber and their seamless design is technologically advanced and contain the ability to pack down much better than neoprene booties that makes these Patagonia Middle Fork Packable Waders a top contender in the fly-fishing packable waders category.
These Patagonia Middle Fork Package Waders are waterproof, breathable and contains an H2NO performance standard shell and is extremely lightweight and durable and the upper body is 3-layer, 3.5 ounce 100 percent recycled nylon and the seat and legs of these Patagonia packable waders are 4-layer, 4.5 ounce 70 percent recycled polyester. These Middle Fork packable waders are also designed with a drop down suspension system so these Patagonia waders can be easily and quickly worn at waist height.
The Patagonia Middle Fork Package Waders also features extremely durable scuff guards at the ankles and also features a gusseted crotch for excellent range of movement. These Patagonia Middle Fork Packable Waders contains all the features that you’d expect from a high quality, high-end Patagonia wader and Platte River Fly Shop is now accepting pre-orders of this amazing newly developed Patagonia wader.
Patagonia Middle Fork Packable Waders Features the Following:
*Contains a waterproof/breathable design that features a H2NO performance standard shell that is extremely lightweight and also very durable. The upper body of these Middle Fork packable waders is 3-layer, 3.5oz 100% recycled nylon and the seat and legs are 4-layer, 4.5oz 70% recycled polyester that enables these waders to be very lightweight and also very durable.
*Features a drop down suspension system which enables these waders to be worn at waist height very quickly and easily.
*Offers very tough scuff guards at ankles for improved durability.
*Designed to be lightweight and durable and easy to pack and carry.
*Comes designed with a gusseted crotch for great range of movement.
| SHORT | X-Small | Small | Small/ Medium |
Medium | Medium Wader/ Large Bootie |
Large Wader/ Medium Bootie |
Large | X-Large Wader/ Medium Bootie |
X-Large | XX-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girth* | 34-35 | 36-38 | - | 39-41 | - | 42-45 | - | 46-48 | 46-48 | - |
| Inseam | 30 | 30 | - | 30 | - | 30 | - | 30 | 30 | - |
| Shoe Size | 7-8 | 7-8 | 9-11 | - | 9-11 | 12-13 | - | 12-13 | - |
| REGULAR | X-Small | Small | Small/ Medium |
Medium | Medium Wader/ Large Bootie |
Large Wader/ Medium Bootie |
Large | X-Large Wader/ Medium Bootie |
X-Large | XX-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girth* | 34-35 | 36-38 | 36-38 | 39-41 | 39-41 | 42-45 | 42-45 | 46-48 | 46-48 | - |
| Inseam | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | - |
| Shoe Size | 7-8 | 7-8 | 9-11 | 9-11 | 12-13 | 9-11 | 12-13 | 9-11 | 12-13 | - |
| LONG | X-Small | Small | Small/ Medium |
Medium | Medium Wader/ Large Bootie |
Large Wader/ Medium Bootie |
Large | X-Large Wader/ Medium Bootie |
X-Large | XX-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girth* | - | - | 36-38 | 39-41 | 39-41 | 42-45 | 42-45 | 46-48 | 46-48 | - |
| Inseam | - | - | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | - |
| Shoe Size | - | 9-11 | - | 9-11 | 12-13 | 9-11 | 12-13 | 9-11 | 12-13 | - |
| KING | X-Small | Small | Small/ Medium |
Medium | Medium Wader/ Large Bootie |
Large Wader/ Medium Bootie |
Large | X-Large Wader/ Medium Bootie |
X-Large | XX-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girth* | - | 40-42 | - | 43-45 | - | 42-45 | 42-45 | 49-51 | 49-51 | 52-54 |
| Inseam | - | 31 1/2 | - | 32 1/2 | - | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Shoe Size | - | 7-8 | - | 9-11 | - | - | 12-13 | - | 12-13 | 12-13 |
I haven't had a chance to test them in field but they are extremely lightweight and the Small/Med in Regular fit perfectly (I am 5'11, 165lbs, on the leaner side). The materials seem than traditional waders, yet still strong on key areas like the seams, knees and legs. The booties are a thinner rubber and don't breathe, so I'll be wearing some thick moisture wicking socks. Im a backpacker so weight is big factor and these seem to meet my lightweight criteria.
I've worn these once so far and had to hike a mile in and out in them. I was very impressed with their lightweight design and what appears to be a very durable exterior and quality construction. They fit exactly as shown in the video photos. I also purchased Redington Escape Pant waders and although I haven't worn them yet, I can tell you that the Patagonia Middle Fork waders are lighter in weight and pack smaller! The water proof pouch is great for phone and keys and their convertible design is a real plus. I highly recommend these waders. The only downside is as the first reviewer noted, the rubber booties will sweat your feet so wear appropriate socks...and don't underestimate this...my first thought was that the booties had actually leaked but that was not the case.
No complaints with either the product or the purchase. I am 5' 9", 150# and purchased a size M. Plenty of room for extra warm layers when needed and not constricting when climbing over deadfall or getting in/out of the raft. My most important consideration was backpacking weight so I cut off the gravel guards which also speeds up drying time and reduced the package size, which was already smaller than any other waders I have owned. Can't comment on durability yet since they have only been worn once. Value for the price was very favorable since they were at a closeout price.
I purchased these waders with the expectation of having the standard Patagonia quality I'm typically used to seeing. I've owned several sets of Patagonia waders over the years and I've always been impressed with the quality and durability. That being said, I purchased these waders and they literally fell apart the first time I put them on. The strap clasps are flimsy, undersized and just flat-out weak. Both clasps broke within about 10 minutes of putting the waders on. As I mentioned. I'm a huge fan of Patagonia products, but these waders are complete trash. Not worth the money and an extreme disappointment.
These are not thick, warm-footed waders. But they are really light and packable (hence the name!), and they're great so far. A no-brainer to bring them along to mountain streams where normally I wouldn't bother bringing waders. I pair these with some lightweight water shoes and the kit stays pretty small.
