From Maine's Grand Lake Stream to Montana's Bighorn River, get
yourself closer to trophy trout sporting the Patagonia Rio Azul Waders. With 4
layers of polyester plain weave that have been treated for ultimate
breathability and waterproofing, the Patagonia Rio Azul Waders are particularly
impressive because they hardly weigh anything!
Specifications:
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- Polyester microfiber shell, with a waterproof/breathable Hydrostorm barrier
- Exterior seam reinforcements on interior inseam of legs for superior abrasion resistance
- Re-engineered, waist-mounted suspender allows easy conversion from chest to waist height, and provides quick relief without having to remove jacket or fight hard-to-operate zippers; TPU slide and lock design on front and back of suspenders offers security when wading deep and for roll down, waist high comfort
- Booties are 3 mm neoprene and lined with merino wool grid
- Built-in, heavyweight gravel guards with elastic to grip and hook to your boots to avoid line catch
- Inside welded TPU waterproof pocket provides waterproof protection to camera, cell phone, etc; chest pocket with H2No-treated zipper allows quick access to tippet spools, nippers, and floatant
- Stretch Wading Belt with a quick-release DuraFlex Stealth-V buckle provides smooth function and an easy adjustable fit
- Field repair kit included
- (2 lbs 11.3 oz) 1228 g
Leland on Patagonia:
One of the most admired and emulated firms in the outdoor marketplace, Patagonia is also one of the stalwarts in the fly fishing industry. From its humble beginnings as Yvon Chouinard's piton forging business to its ascendancy as one of the major houses in outdoor apparel and equipment, Patagonia has been marked by the same commitment to well-designed, well-made product, the same dedication to corporate social responsibility, and the same finger-on-the-pulse outdoor culture -- for almost forty years now.
Chouinard, still the company's head and something of an enlightened monarch, is well known as an alpinist and a surfer, but is also an avid fly fisherman. Atlantics, cutthroats, permit: he knows what he likes for fish as well as for gear, and he maintains a hand in the processes of product design to this day. Patagonia is a founding partner of '1% for the Planet', a league of environmentally progressive businesses, and the firm demonstrates its engagement with environmental stewardship in other ways as well. To minimize the inevitable ecological costs of manufacturing, Patagonia uses recycled-content fabrics where possible and -- more to the point, perhaps -- makes products that will perform at a high level for years without the need for a replacement.
