I would like to share with you some of the best and worst gear I have used in my guiding career over the past 18 years. I am on the river 220+ days a year and I can attest to the durability of the gear I choose. When you punish it like I do, it better be built to last!!!

Simms G3 Guide Waders:
Waders are one of the most important pieces of gear for me on the water. Staying dry is super important whether it is 90 degrees outside or 20.

The 5 layer lower construction Pro Shel Gore-Tex breathes well and it extremely durable, even on those super sharp rocks in Chesman Canyon. I have yet had a puncture in the lower legs of these waders!!!

The fit is outstanding and the pocket layout works well with a vest or lanyard/hip pack combo. The bottom line... This is one of the finest waders manufactured to date and I could not do my job without them!!!

Simms Guide Boot - Streamtread:
I have worn just about every boot made on the planet, especially all of the Simms models and this is the one I just keep coming back to. I will put 6 to 8 miles of hiking in these boots each and every trip and they just keep going!!! They actually get more comfortable the longer you wear them which is not the case with most boot. They will begin falling apart and creating hot-spots on your feet or heels.

The Vibram Streamtread sole is super grippy without the Simms HardBite Star Cleat and with, you feel like spiderman!!! The durability of this sole has amazed me as I can get an entire season of guiding on one pair of boots where I use to go through at least two if not three.

Bottom Line.... If you are in the market for a super durable pair of wading boots that will last you for years to come, look no further.