Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders

The latest version of the Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders have been refined once again to exceed all expectations. The Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders are one of the most thought-out and rugged waders ever to hit the fly fishing market. Patagonia continues to make their waders in a Fair Trade Certified factory, with their focus on the environment, eliminating PFAS, a Forever Chemical, from their waders.

Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders have many features that will leave you anxious to put them on and get out on the river! Starting at the bottom of the waders, the durable neoprene booties are lined with a micro fleece to for additional warmth when wading in cold water. The gravel guards are reinforced for unmatched durability, and have a lace hook to keep them in place over your boots.

Patagonia has widened the legs ever so slightly around the ankle and calf to make it easier to put the waders on and take them off. This subtle change also adds a nice look, and a bit of added style when the waders are on. Next, Patagonia has changed the seam design to allow for easier repairs if after time they develop a leak or if the waders get punctured. Now they can just replace a panel on the Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders much easier than before, if a repair is necessary. The lower wader is a heavier denier count than the upper for more durability where it's needed the most, and the upper being a little lighter reduces bulk and makes for a much more comfortable wader than the previous Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders. Other features of the Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders include, removable foam Knee pads, and a removeable waterproof pocket that hangs from the inside of the wader. Additionally the Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders have two zippered hand-warmer pockets, a YKK zipper, two outer zippered storage pockets, two internal pockets, quick release suspenders, a tool dock, and they come with a very good wading belt. 

Here is what Patagonia has to say about their Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders:

Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders are Lighter, stronger, smarter. With an updated material package treated with a DWR finish made without intentionally added PFAS; a refined, thoughtful feature set; and an innovative evolution of sizing, patterning and fit, our toughest all-season waders work more efficiently, fish harder and function better in all performance benchmarks. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.

Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders specs:

• Lightweight 5.6-oz upper material reduces bulk without sacrificing durability, and tough 9.4-oz lower material bolsters durability; all with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish made without intentionally added PFAS
• Gusseted crotch with an articulated seat and legs offers ease of movement in and out of the water; repatterned for durability, repairability, mobility and reduced seam stress
• Submersible YKK® front zipper for ease while layering underneath and quick streamside relief; fully adjustable, quick-release suspenders offer easy chest- to waist-high conversion; with a top-hem drawcord and a Secure Stretch wading belt
• Interior has a stretch zippered pocket, a quick-access drop-in pocket, and a removable waterproof pocket; with a center-back loop for storage and drying
• Two handwarmer pockets with zip flaps for back-of-hand comfort, and two vertical-zippered chest pockets for fly boxes; with a fishing tool dock and pack loop attachment points at the chest, and a low-profile net loop at the center back
• Removable foam kneepads provide comfort while kneeling, and heavy-duty scuff guards at the ankles deliver additional abrasion resistance in high-wear areas; anatomical booties have lower volume and a sock-like fit for all-day wading comfort
• Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labor
• Made in Vietnam.
  

Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders Size Chart

*These are body measurements, not garment dimensions.  Measurements are in inches.  Girth is the chest, waist or hips, whichever is largest.