New 2020 Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip Front Wader. The Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip Front Waders keeps Patagonia in the forefront of awards for their waders. The Zip Front feature with a beefy YKK front zipper that's totally waterproof will allow easy on access along with all the standard features of the Expedition wader.
Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip Front Waders
The Expedition waders are Patagonia's burliest, most feature rich waders. Engineered to handle the most extreme conditions, the Expeditions have an athletic fit with room for layering and intuitivie, industry leading features.
It's difficult to explain the feeling of wading a river to someone who has never done it - the unrelenting current, the heart-in-throat mix of fear and excitement, the otherworldly realization that you are hiking in a river. Wading not only brings us closer to the fish, but it also allows us intimate contact - full immersion - into the rivers we love. It's freedom.
Patagonia has been making the industry's most forward thinking fly fishing gear since 1987, and the debut of the Swiftcurrent line marks a profound evolution of waders. They feature the most advanced textiles; the most precise, ergonomic fit; and the most intuitive, fish-forward features Patagonia's ever offered. And because Patagonia is in business to save our home planet, their commitment to using recycled fabrics - fabrics that surpass their rigorous H2NO Performance Standard for waterproofness and durability - has never been stronger. The Swiftcurrent waders are constructed from innovative 4-layer fabrics and include at least 70% recycled face fabric while sacrificing nothing in performance. Engineered by Patagonia, they are the most durable, puncture-resistant and comfortable waterproof/breathable materials they've ever made. Patagonia has used single-seam construction for years to route critical seams away from areas of high wear. But the new, more supple fabrics in the Swiftcurrent line allows for a unique, wraparound "baseball seam", which brings articulation to the legs with a simpler patterning to create a more athletic, natural fit that moves better in and out of the water.
From top to bottom, the Swiftcurrent line represents years of thought, meticulous detail and constant innovation - from truly articulated legs and a gusseted crotch for freedom of movement (as well as less complex taping and reinforcement), to beefier zippers, a more precise and intuitive quick release EZ-Lock suspender system to allow for a custom, secure fit in seconds, a new Secure Stretch wading belt with a solid closure that's burly enough to hold a wading staff, bear spray or net, as well as an innovative bootie technology that allows for no slip in the boot due to a textured bottom. There is now more overlap from booty to leg which allows for less failure and leaking. Patagonia has even improved the heavy-duty scuff guards with Lightweight Black Hole fabric at the ankles as well as the trims. Stitching on the cuffs has been spaced out to allow for debirs to get out.
Both the Swiftcurrent waders line and Patagonia's award winning Foot Tractor and River Salt boots are examples of their longstanding commitment to build the best product - product that is functional, durable and reparable throughout its functional life span. Paired together, Patagonia's new waders and boots provide an unmatched point of contact to our waters that brings anglers one step closer to freedom.
As passionate anglers, we don't take that freedom for granted. At this critical time for our environment, with climate change impacts being felt across both freshwater and marine fisheries, our commitment to the fish, the water and the home planet has never been more urgent. It's not a just a choice, it's our responsibility.
Come see us at the shop to try on a pair and check out our entire Patagonia fly fishing line.
PATAGONIA SWIFTCURRENT EXPEDITION ZIP-FRONT WADER SPECS
- Beefy new YKK front zipper is submersible, fully waterproof and resists corosion for consistent operation. The chest pocket and hand warmer zippers are water resistant.
- EZ-lock height adjustability is now combined with a new quick release suspender system
- Top hem drawcord seals in warmth
- Handwarmer pockets have zip flaps for back-of-hand comfort
- Integrated belt loops keep wading belt at hand for easier on/off; new Secure Stretch wading belt is secure enough for bear spray or other accessories. The stretch of the belt stretches only in the back area.
- Two exterior stash pockets wtih water-resistant zippers offer secure storage
- Two generous interior drop-in pockets easily accommodate fly box, tippet spools or gloves
- Flip out waterproof pouch inside
- Anatomical left and right Yulex booties have a more sock-like fit, resist compaction over time and are polygrid-lined for additional warmth and comfort. The Yulex booties are made from the same neoprene-free natural/synthetic rubber compound used in Patagonia wetsuits.
- Removable foam kneepads have been lengthened and widened
- Double taped seams
- A little heavier than the previous Patagonia Rio Gallegos waders
- Sizing has changed on the new Swiftcurrent Waders. The first measurement is girth, second is length and third is foot size
FABRIC: H2NO Perfomance Standard shell. Upper: 4-layer, 6.6 oz. 100% recycled polyester microfiber high-density taffeta face fabric bonded to 100% recycled polyester backer. Lower: 4-layer, 9.4 oz. 100% recycled polyester microfiber high-density double-weave taffeta face fabric bonded to 100% recycled polyester backer. Both with a waterproof/breathable barrier and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish.
IRONCLAD GUARANTEE
If you are not satisfied with your Patagonia wader at the time you recieve it or if they fail prematurely due to construction or materials, Patagonia will repair, replace or issue credit at their discretion. Damage due to wear and tear, or accidents such as the occasional run-in with thorns or barbed wire will be repaired at a reasonable charge. Waders can't be replaced free of charge if they've come to the end of their useful life.
