Patagonia’s & Simms’ updated gear
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Patagonia has updated a bunch of their gear:
* vests
* jackets
* Boots
* Double haulI’m not sure I like the way their new vests look. Looks like a life jacket?
Jackets look pretty functional still.
Not much changes on their boots.
Their new Doable haul looks a lot more usable. It can be used all together and separately. I like this one!Simms changed their boots.
They look great! Their lightweight boots (replaces the narrow L2) looks like a winner!Jay
Hey Jay –
If you have access to a copy of American Angler over there, we have an article (mine actually) dealing with a lot of the new gear. It’s not as specific as you might find on Midcurrent.com (where I also suggest you look), but it’s a start.
Don’t have access to American Angler magazine here…
Simms boots have been my choice since I started using stocking footwaders. My first was the Firehole, the predecessor of the Freestone. I’m on my third pair of Freestone now. I think I’ll get their new lightweight boots next time. So much lighter for traveling by air. The Freestone is kinda heavy.
The thing I like about Simms boots is the ankle support. Wading through wobbly rocky bottoms is such an ankle killer, good support is a must. Also the robustness of the boots is also important since I don’t want to pay too much attention where I put my foot on every step I make. I want to look for fishy spots and see where the trout is hanging out.
The women’s jacket looks very cut-to-the-bone. I like my suits very cut-to-the-bone which is the way Italians make & wear their suits unlike the American style which is very loose and oversized. I’m not sure I like my wading jacket to close cut. Simply because fishing is a much more physical activity and restricting my movements is what I don’t want when I’m crouching, kneeling, climbing etc.
Jay
Stretch in the material has it’s limits. I prefer the jacket is slightly oversized because this lets me wear it with an extra layer without looking like a puffy dog. Also the inner material’s smooth surface makes sure it doesn’t get caught to the layer underneath.
Jay
In case you missed this from Wayupstream and Patagucci…
Guidewater Wader bag: http://www.wayupstream.com/2007/10/guidewater-duffle.html
Updated Double Haul: http://www.wayupstream.com/search?q=Double+Haul
Deep Wading Jacket: http://www.flickr.com/photos/airtaxi/1140438906/in/set-72157600026579130/
Guidewater Jacket:
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