Description
DRYFT™ S14 Waders – Men’s
The updated men’s DRYFT™ S14 waders feature a few choice upgrades to make the popular S14 series even better. Now featuring a new durable and breathable lightweight design with a redesigned lower for more abrasion resistance and durability, reinforced rip-stop neoprene gravel guards, YKK® water resistant zippers on the hand warming pocket, and a new style.
Made with one clear mission in mind; To blur the lines between design and performance at an affordable price. The DRYFT™ S14 fishing wader features high tech, breathable four-layer and three-layer 100% waterproof DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coated fabrics. The DRYFT™ S14 waders meet your on the water demands, and excel at keeping you dry and comfortable all day with the extra features you’d expect of much more expensive fishing waders.
S14 features at a glance
- Waterproof rating of fabrics: 20,000mm+.
- Breathable performance.
- Three zippered pockets including a fleece lined hand warming pocket. Please note that outer pockets are not waterproof and are not submersion rated. Keep your phone sealed in a waterproof media pouch or an inner pocket.
- Ripstop neoprene gravel guards.
- Highly abrasion and puncture resistant fabrics. Fabric details: 4L lower/3L upper (230gsm lower).
- Recommended for 4 season use (winter, spring, summer, fall).
- Relaxed fit to allow for layering.
- Optional media pouch attachment for inside flip out pocket (media pouch sold separately).
Fit and Features
The DRYFT™ S14 waders start with loads of storage pockets and adjustable straps, belt, and upper drawstring to customize the fit to your body. A heavy duty reinforced lower protects the parts of the wader that get the most abuse; 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. The durable and breathable reinforced 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.
What about staying dry?
Breathable, 20,000+mm DWR coated waterproof nylon fabric combined with double taped seams through the lowers bring the waterproofing to the next level. To top it off, seam ends and edges are triple taped a second time to keep the water where the fish are.
Finally, DRYFT™ S14 waders are direct to consumer priced to save you some coin and leave enough skrilla in your pocket to buy gas, beer, and tackle or flies.
S14 Waders Full Feature List
- Premium 100% waterproof high-grade breathable 4 layer and 3 layer nylon DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coated fabric technology.
- Durable and breathable four-layer lower from the waist down including legs, knees and seat.
- Single vertical seam design on the outside of the legs eliminates abrasion from walking.
- Adjustable shoulder straps with Duraflex® buckles.
- Inside flip-out double zippered pocket.
- Large outer pocket with Steelhead Blue YKK® water resistant zipper. (Outer pockets are not rated for submersion)
- Mesh pocket on flip out pocket.
- D rings on the front to hang all your crap from.
- Hanging loop.
- Rubber DRYFT™ tread on soles.
- Fleece lined hand warming pocket with YKK® water resistant zippers helps keep your hands toasty.
- Adjustable Comfortflex™ Wading belt with Duraflex® buckle secures tightly and safely. Three belt loops keep your belt securely in place for safe wading.
- Double taped seams for ultimate protection against leaks.
- High density 4.0MM ergonomically shaped neoprene sock feet.
- YKK® Water Resistant Zippers.
- Adjustable upper sizing with internal drawstring.
- Reinforced tear and stretch resistant neoprene gravel guards with boot lace hooks.
- Mesh carrying bag.
- Imported.
- bluesign® approved fabrics.
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Bill Brusse (verified owner) –
Great waders. Nothing the DRYFT folks or the other customer reviewers say about the waders is an exaggeration. Great fit, materials, and workmanship. All the pockets and the hand warmers are a real plus. The waders also configure easily to a waist height for warmer weather fishing. The waders are head and shoulders better than other waders at twice the price. Keep these folks in business.
Jered Nelson (verified owner) –
I have a pair of S14’s and so far I love them. I was fishing a couple north coast rivers over the wknd and with the recent rains things were wet, high, and fast. When getting out of the drift boat i have total confidence in staying dry. I really like the dark color because I am a bait fisherman and I tend to end up wearing a fair amount of eggs by days end. They don’t stand out against the color and wash off easily. Live my new waders
Rob Foreman (verified owner) –
Best money ever spent these waders are bulletproof, I primarily use with a float tube they are plenty of storage and handwarmer pockets are legit!!!! I would recommend these to anyone that wants to look their best and stay dry and warm all season.
George –
Well after 3 years of owning the best pair of waders I’ve ever owned it’s time for a new pair of Dryfts. For the last 3 years I have beat and tested the s14 waders. From elk hunting, clam digging, running hounds for coons, trapping beavers and Oh yeah also fishing too. These are the best hands down waders on the market to date. After 20 years of winter steelhead fishing in the pacnw and buying a pair of waders every year, I found myself in a pair of these 3 years ago this October. From the mouth of the Columbia to Cape flattery I’ve hit remote waters and put them to the test. I can’t wait to buy a center zip this fall and use them for my first year of guiding winter steelhead. And also I want to give out a big thanks for the customer service, you guys are top-notch
DRYFT –
We’re glad to hear you’ve been getting so much good use out of your S14’s! Thanks for leaving a review!
Brandon Ciupka (verified owner) –
I purchased the S14 Adrenaline Waders a couple of months ago and have been fishing approximately three to five days a week. These waders have held up awesome so far, the waders fit amazing and let you “breathe” or move around accordingly and aren’t restrictive by any means. On cold rainy days they are insulated enough to still keep you warm and the hand warming pouch comes in very handy. Yet, on hot summer days the waders still keep you cool and comfortable. I would recommend these waders to anyone and would definitely buy again.
Brian Bird (verified owner) –
Fastest delivery I have ever dealt with shipping to Alaska
Wade (verified owner) –
I ordered my S14 waders late last Sunday and received them the following Thursday, super fast shipping. Took them to my local fly shop to try on boots with them and they were the talk of the shop.
I used the sizing guide on the website and my waders fit perfectly right out of the box. I have yet to get them in the water but I am sure they will perform even better then they look.
Thank you Dryft for providing such a quality product and excellent service at such a resonable price.
Dave (verified owner) –
Just got my new waders they fit like a glove. I ‘ am a big boy and they fit great. The shipping was very fast. You will have to sign for them so make sure someone is there when they arrive. I will be on the Deschutes soon, and Montana this summer. Should be the ticket. Very good quality. I really like the belt loops, I lose the belts all the time.
rob storie (verified owner) –
after 20 years on the water and spending thousands on the big name brands, i saw an ad for dryft and i started doing my research. they were a local company, a small company, and a company dedicated to customer service. i went to purchase the s14’s and they were out of stock but a message on the site said they would be back in stock in a few weeks. boy… am i glad i waited. 2 weeks later i contacted the team on their FB page to ask about their fits and got a reply with in about 20 minutes. 2 days later they were in my hands. in the 3 months that ive had them ive put nearly 150 hours into them and they are FANTASTIC! i have countless miles trekking into my favorite NW fishing spots (lots of sticker bushes!) and ive had no issues what so ever.
id also like to add that i was contacted shorty after my purchase to make sure i was satisfied with my purchase. in not someone who is brand loyal but when it comes to Dryft, they will be the only waders i own from now on!
i would HIGHLY RECOMMEND these to any client of mine
cons: only one. i wear a taller boot (korker whitehorse) and the gravel guard needs to start about 1-2″ higher on the leg to get the proper fit.
DRYFT –
Thanks for stopping by and leaving this review of our S14 waders! Tight lines!
J. Flaherty (verified owner) –
Got my S14’s very quickly. Customer service and communication is great.
I love the fit. As mentioned in previous posts, the leg fit is the best I’ve seen or experienced, not baggy at all.
The 5 layer bottoms feel pretty bulletproof. The waders simply feel to the touch more heavy duty, but without feeling clunky.
The neoprene wading belt is awesome and far superior to nylon. It snugs your waders comfortably without feeling too tight.
The D rings are great to attach a retractor with nippers or hemos.
The waders look really good too.
The only complaint would be the gravel guard tore pretty easily on a chunk of snow already. The material doesn’t seem tough enough.
Overall the best bang for your buck. $220 waders that feel like $400 waders.
Just wish I knew Kraken was on the way before I bought these :-/
Kyle Holmes (verified owner) –
Living on the Texas coast and ordering these waders from up north I was definitely skeptical at first. Upon arrival, the waders looked top notch quality and very durable. Since putting these waders through a brutal duck season and winter big trout tournament season, they are still in perfect condition. All printed logos are still in tact, zero leaks, and they clean up very easily. I love how I can adjust the shoulder straps so easily if i’m wading in deeper water and need to tighten them up. The huge front pocket is awesome and allows me to carry some different lures with me without toting a big wading belt around. I look forward to sticking with this company for a long time to come and can’t wait to get my hands on their new wading jacket. Top notch quality so far, and I think it will stay that way!
Mike mettrock (verified owner) –
I Love These Waders! I ordered these and needed them in hurry for a upcoming fishing trip after my second pair of field and streams sprung a leak in less than a month. Needless to say when they arrived on saturday after being ordered on thursday i couldnt be happier. Ive been out in them twice already and am very pleased with the quality and construction. No leaks, fit is very comfortable and they look great. Thank you Dryft for a sick wader!
DRYFT –
Thanks for the review Mike! I’m glad you’re loving your new waders!
-Nick
Raaj (verified owner) –
Following up from my pre-review written in August. Wore them on an unguided 10-day fish/camp/float explosion on the Kanektok.
As I mentioned in my picture comment on FB, performed flawlessly, 10 days x ~17 hours/day. I don’t even think I can say that about my G4s, and that was with making fires and walking through the bush every night to collect wood etc. In and out of the raft countless times, wading through deep and fast water at times. Bone dry. To be honest, over the course of the trip, I spent literally hours getting/keeping fires going, knees grinding into the gravel. I don’t even think waders were meant for that but still not even a pin hole. Great product, phenomenal value. Thanks again.
Isaac (verified owner) –
I loved mine for one season. I abused them tromping through the rivers, making my own trails, getting in and out of the drift boat, and anything else you can think of when it comes to back country winter steelhead fishing.
The cut and style of the waders are great. For the price they are very durable, but I did have to patch them in a couple spots after getting a few leaks. Like I said above though, I did abuse these things.
There however is one big complaint. The gravel guards SUCK! The waders are awesome, but the gravel guards tear with ease. I tore my right one my first time on the river. After one season in these waders I might as well cut the gravel guards off completely. Ultimately I made the switch to Simms, but for the price of these waders, they are truly awesome waders. I wish I didn’t have a leak in them because I’d let them me my loaner paid for the boat.
DRYFT –
Hi Issac,
Thanks for the review and feedback. Glad to hear you’ve been using them to the fullest extent possible. We’ve made a couple changes to design on the the latest 2015 version of the S14 waders, which include an all 5 layer lower from the waist down to increase durability with a heavier duty lower and simplified seam structure in the legs, and we’ve also reinforced the stitching on the gravel guards to make them more durable. Feedback is important to us, so thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
Tight lines,
-Nick, co-owner
Paul (verified owner) –
Can’t say enough good things about these waders. After cashing in my two year old cheap-o leaky waders, it was time to step up my game. Reviewed the mega bucks brands and could not get myself to spend more than necessary to own a good quality pair of waders. Purchased on a Thursday morning and received the waders the next day (very impressive). Was able to take them down to the river and get some Chinook blood on them. Very comfortable and durable material on these and feel like they will last as long as they are taken care of. Love the built in belt setup and waterproof chest pocket zipper! Trust in Dryft products, they are the real deal with a killer business model and super responsive with their customers.