Description
Primo™ Zip Wader
The Primo™ Zip wader from DRYFT™ is a top of the line feature packed and stylish addition to the DRYFT™ lineup of outdoor fishing apparel. With upgraded main components and materials, we made our most popular wader more durable, more abrasion resistant, more breathable and more functional.
Primo™ Zip Wader features at a glance
- The 2026 season wader features longer ripstop neoprene gravel guards.
- Increased function over previous styles with bigger pockets, more pockets and tool attachment points.
- Upgraded fabrics for greater breathability and long term durability. The heavyweight 4L lower is up to 50% more breathable compared to previous styles with exceptional abrasion and tear resistance and enhanced bonding strength for greater long term durability.
- Upgraded seam tape structure in key areas throughout the waders such as fully double taped seams from the waist down with triple taped seam ends.
- Upgraded belt loops.
- Burly German engineered TIZIP® main waterproof zipper. This zipper is found in use on top consumer products ranging from scuba diving gear to rescue equipment and is paired with a front zipper cover flap to help keep dirt and debris out.
- Recommended for 3 seasons (fall, winter, spring).
- Relaxed fit to allow for layering.
- Eight pockets including the waterproof media pouch and large inner drop in mesh pockets. Four outer zipper pockets (two main and two hand warming) feature YKK® water resistant zippers. Please note that outer pockets are not waterproof and are not submersion rated. Keep your phone sealed in the waterproof media pouch or an inner pocket.
- Waterproof rating of fabrics: 20,000mm+.
Why choose the Primo Zip Wader?
Designed with comfort in mind, the Primo Zip waders use a high quality TIZIP® main zipper to help take the production out of mid fishing session bathroom breaks, and makes getting in and out of your favorite pair of waders oh so easy. The strong and durable four-layer lower from the waist down includes a single vertical seam design with seams running up the outside of the legs to eliminate seam abrasion when walking. The burly heavyweight four-layer lower joins a comfortable lighter fabric upper with plenty of secure storage pockets on the outside and inside, including a media pocket and dual large drop in pockets. Adjustable straps, belt, and upper drawstring let you dial in the fit, and flexible knees give freedom of movement allowing you to walk, run, crouch, wade, stumble, and crawl easily without restricted movement. Zippered fleece-lined hand warming pockets double as extra storage, and an adjustable Comfortflex™ semi-stretch wading belt, a nylon webbing non-stretch wading belt, and storage bag are included.
What about staying dry?
Breathable, 20,000mm DWR coated waterproof fabrics combined with double taped seams bring the waterproofing to the next level. To top it off, seam ends and edges are triple taped throughout the legs to keep the water where the fish are.
Bottom line
When comparing price to features, the Primo Zip waders stand tall above any feature comparable wader on the market.
Primo Zip Wader Features
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- Premium 100% waterproof high-grade breathable 4 layer nylon Pfas-free DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coated fabric.
- Durable reinforced lower from the waist down including legs, knees and seat. Comfortable lighter weight upper.
- Single vertical seam design on the outside of the legs eliminates abrasion from walking.
- Double taped seams throughout the legs for ultimate protection against leaks.
- TIZIP® waterproof main zipper. Release the Kraken.
- Hyper Green YKK® water resistant pocket zipper accents. (Outer pockets are not rated for submersion)
- Reinforced tear and stretch resistant neoprene gravel guards with boot lace hooks.
- High density 4.0MM ergonomically shaped neoprene sock feet.
- Adjustable shoulder straps with Duraflex® buckles.
- Inside flip-out pocket and waterproof media pouch.
- Fleece lined hand warming pockets helps keep your hands toasty.
- Large drop in pockets on the inside
- D-rings and tool attachment points on the front to hang all your crap from.
- Three belt loops keep your belt securely in place for safe wading.
- Rubber DRYFT tread soles.
- Adjustable upper sizing with internal drawstring.
- Hanging loop.
- Imported.
- This product is produced without intentionally added PFAS.
Easy and Free Returns and Exchanges
Backed by the DRYFT Guarantee
Included items
- Two belts. Each Primo Zip GD wader ships with an adjustable Comfortflex™ wading belt and a non-stretch nylon webbing belt with Duraflex® buckles.
- Mesh carrying bag.
- Removable Waterproof Media Pouch.
- Repair kit
Primo Wading Pants
On point.
New heavier fabric. New longer neoprene gravel guards. New style.
Taking the mantle from the OG Session GD wading pants, the new Primo Wading Pants step up in a big way. The new Primo Wading Pants are your heavyweight go-to option when full chest high waders just aren’t needed or wanted. The waist high DRYFT Primo wading pant features heavy weight, highly breathable 100% waterproof and pfas-free DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coated fabric, and an updated design and style to bring you up a notch above the rest.
Primo Wading Pant features at a glance
- Heavyweight 4L pfas-free DWR coated nylon fabric.
- Reinforced neoprene gravel guards.
- Belt loop snaps lock your belt in place so it can’t escape (the buckle can’t fit through the belt loop when snapped shut – see photo 4).
- 3 season (fall, winter, spring) recommendation.
- Waist high wader design for comfort and ease of use.
- Relaxed fit to allow for layering.
- 3 pockets (two outer and one flip out)
- Waterproof rating of fabric: 20,000mm+.
Fit and Feature Description
Heavier weight. More breathable. More durable. More comfortable.
Two outer pockets with YKK water resistant zippers, and a flip out pocket hold the essentials, while the burly four-layer lower adds durability through the entire lower including the legs, knees, and seat. Contoured and flexible knees give freedom of movement allowing you to walk, run, crouch, wade, stumble, and crawl easily without restricted movement. An outer D-ring gives a secure attachment point for accessories. The new integrated belt snaps lock your belt in place so it can’t escape. Unsnap them to remove or add a belt, and then snap the loops shut and the belt buckle can’t retreat out. This means no lost belt, and no fiddling with rethreading the buckle through the loop after unbuckling your belt during a quick relief session.
Staying dry
Breathable 20,000mm+ waterproof rated pfas-free DWR coated four layer nylon fabric combined with double taped seams bring the waterproofing to the next level. To top it off, seam ends and edges are double taped a second time to keep the water where the fish are.
The new Primo wading pants are more breathable compared to previous models with exceptional abrasion and tear resistance and enhanced bonding strength for greater long term durability.
Bottom line
Step up your game with the Primo wading pants from DRYFT.
Recommended use
Multiple fishing trips per month, heavy use, boat and walk and wade fishing. 3 season recommendation (Fall, Winter, Spring), but waist high design can be comfortably used year round.
Primo Wading Pants Features
- 100% waterproof high-grade breathable 4 layer pfas-free DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coated nylon fabric.
- Durable and heavyweight full four-layer fabric construction including legs, knees and seat.
- Single vertical seam design on the outside of the legs eliminates abrasion from walking.
- High density 4.0MM ergonomically shaped neoprene stocking feet.
- Includes a black adjustable semi-stretch Comfortflex™ Wading belt with a Duraflex® buckle for safe and secure wading.
- Multiple belt loops with an extra large belt loop across the back and belt keeping snaps on the front loops to prevent the buckle from retreating through them.
- Inside flip-out zippered pocket.
- YKK® Water Resistant Zippers (note: zippers are not fully waterproof and are not submersion rated).
- Two outer pockets with YKK® water resistant zippers (note: zippers are not fully waterproof and are not submersion rated).
- Rubber DRYFT tread on soles.
- Double taped seams for ultimate protection against leaks.
- Reinforced neoprene gravel guards.
- Mesh carrying bag.
- Imported.
- This product is produced without intentionally added PFAS.
James Cawthern (Gr8ful Fish) (verified owner) –
Fantastic package deal on 2 sets of waders for both Summer & Spring/Fall.
I have put the chest waders to the test already & the fit & function were awesome. The added feature of having pockets to store keys, a cellphone or a couple of small pieces of tackle such as fly boxes, leader, tippet, floatant, etc. make it possible to leave my chest pack and/or vest at home … I can now travel with just my Dryft waders, net & my neck lanyard making me much more mobile, agile & less encumbered my stuff I really don’t need to be carrying for just a day wading trip.
Ed James (verified owner) –
Love the gear. Comfortable as they come, easy on off, great storage capacity and the zipper great for letting me take care of my business. Too much info I know, but that was important to me. Happy fishing