How do I care for my waders?Updated 4 hours ago
Waders live longest when they go into storage clean, bone dry, and out of the sun. A few minutes after each hunt beats a repair ticket in November.
After each hunt
- Rinse mud and grit off with fresh water. Skip the pressure washer.
- Hang or stand them to dry fully, boots down, away from direct heat. Never dry waders next to a heater or in a hot truck.
- Once the outside is dry, dry the inside. Fold the chest down and let air reach the interior, or use a boot dryer on low.
Off-season storage
- Store clean and completely dry, hanging or loosely folded, in a cool, dry place out of sunlight.
- Avoid hot attics, damp basements, and long-term storage in a sealed tote while damp. Heat degrades materials and damp invites mildew.
- Keep them away from rodents. A chewed wader is not a warranty claim.
Leave repairs to us
Skip DIY glue jobs on leaks. Our in-house team repairs waders properly, typically within 7 to 10 business days. See My waders are leaking.
The Wader Care Kit
The Chêne Wader Care Kit covers field touch-ups and off-season care. It is available in our stores, or by phone order at (901) 869-1766. For a visual walkthrough of off-season wader care, check the videos on our YouTube channel.