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We had exhausted ourselves, our resources and our wallets constantly replacing the recreational grade products available in the marketplace for decades! Fed up with a lack of product innovation, design and most importantly; coming back to the dock wet. We set out on a unique journey to create a different kind of wader company. High ‘N Dry was created out of the necessity to have a product that would not let us down, while still remaining affordable. Designed and tested through daily abuse in the punishing environment of the aquaculture industry, Brian and Ian created the first industrial grade chest wader. Rather than focus on cutting costs and the bottom line, we focus on what is most important; quality, comfort, and staying dry. We did not reinvent the wader; instead we sourced the best abrasion resistant fabrics, seam sealers, seam sealing technologies, stitching methods, handmade boots, and quality components that have one goal; to survive another day. We provide a top quality product that we have personally tested and wear year round, and a product that we are fully vested in.
We recommend that you order true to size, and half sizes order up. Our boots will have a little more room than your tennis shoes, which means you will have some space for a thick winter sock.
Due to the fact that we want our waders to fit as comfortably as possible, we offer a Regular, Stout, and Tall size. When ordering the appropriate size for you, please begin with your regular shoe size, and then decide if you fit our Regular size, or if need a longer inseam (Tall), or more room in the chest and shorter inseam (Stout). Our size chart is below to assist you in your decision. Since our entire wader is made by hand, we do allow at least 1” variance on all measurements. Please e-mail sales@hndoutdoors.com if you have any additional questions and we will assist in any way possible.
Your boot hast to be comfortable to walk, sit or stand in, and also must keep out the cold and wet. Bucking the industry trend of using only Thinsulate; we utilize a triple insulation system of neoprene, Thinsulate™, and a wool blend for comfort, warmth and mobility.
First, we use a reinforced 55% natural rubber material for our exterior boot construction. Second, we line the interior of the boot from toe to calf with neoprene rubber for both comfort and warmth. (many brands are lined with a thin layer of non-insulating polyester that does not provide the added support and warmth.) In addition to the neoprene, the foot is then surrounded with Thinsulate™ on the top portion, and a wool blend on the foot bed. This combination of materials provides the equivalent of 800g for our Early Season boot, and 1500g for our Late Season boot. If you are in the south, or are going to be walking a lot, you most likely will be happiest with the Early Season boot. If you live in colder climes, are cold natured, or are going to be sitting for long periods, then we recommend the Late Season boot. Don’t forget to pair your boot with a high quality Darn Tough sock, layering up properly is a critical part of staying comfortable.
Its ok, sometimes things just don’t work out! Returns and exchanges are accepted within 30 days for waders that have not been worn outdoors. Please contact sales@hndoutdoors.com with your name and order number for detailed instructions.
Our goal was to create the hardest working wader in the marketplace and do it at a price that most people can afford. Selling online, we avoid stocking issues, selective inventorying, and quality service the big box stores lack, along with the excessive markups. By going direct to you, we can allocate more capital to better quality materials, higher quality rubber in the boots, reinforced boots, and additional layers of seam seal protection that aren’t available in other brands. Our direct to consumer mindset allows us to focus on what is most important; keeping the people who use their waders as hard as we do dry and comfortable at a price that doesn’t break the bank. If you are passing through the Eastern Shore of VA, call or email to schedule a time to stop by the warehouse and take some HND gear home with you.
Puncturing your waders is something we all have dealt with, and will continue to deal with, so a quick repair is important. For a small, hard to find hole, we recommend drying the wader and then spraying alcohol on the exterior in the general area of the leak. Turn your wader inside-out and look on the interior. The alcohol will show through where the leak is. There are many other methods if this doesn’t work for you. Please reach out to sales@hndoutdoors.com and we will gladly assist.
There are a variety of patching agents, we recommend 3M Marine Adhesive Sealant 4000UV for leaks both small and large. Apply a generous portion of 4000UV on the hole and then rub in a circular motion to spread out the sealant. Create a sealant area approximately twice the size of the hole. Slicing your boot on sharp objects like oyster shells can happen. For this we recommend 3M Marine Sealant 5200 Fast Cure. Apply in the same method. There isn’t a need for added material, the adhesive itself it enough to patch and seal the hole.
Cleaning, drying, and storing your waders is another part of keeping them conditioned to provide you long lasting performance. We recommend that you rinse the exterior of your wader thoroughly every day when finished working or playing. Once cleaned, hang them upside down by the boot to allow them to dry inside and outside.
A boot dryer is a great way to dry and warm your waders overnight before another hunt, or before seasonal storage.
Take your pick and just use the one that fits your height. We believe that 1 loop is adequate to hold your belt where you desire. On a side note, the belt loops are not stitched into the wader, just glued. If you snag your belt and rip off the loop, you will not damage your wader.
High ‘N Dry warrants our products to be free from manufacturer’s defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year from the purchase date. If you believe your product to be defective you can get the process started at www.hndoutdoors.com/return-policy/ We require that the product be returned to us for testing, warranties cannot be completed via email. Upon evaluation, we will determine if your product is defective, and if so, we will repair or replace your product at our discretion. A valid sales receipt is required for warranty claims. High ‘N Dry is not responsible for packages lost in transit, so we recommend obtaining a tracking number and insuring your package.
Warranty covers manufacturer’s defects only; damaged gear, punctures, tears, rips, cuts, alteration, accidents and normal wear and tear are not covered. Proper care and maintenance is required. This warranty is limited to recreational use only. Any commercial use, including but not limited to, farming, agriculture, and aquaculture is not covered by our warranty.
High ‘N Dry shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages.
For information on our return policy, please visit this link and fill out the form. Once we receive your information, we will contact you via email. You can ship your products back via any method, or we offer a prepaid return label for $25.
Please feel free to contact us at sales@hndoutdoors.com and we will be happy to assist. Be sure to check your junk/spam filter if you don’t see a reply within 1 business day.