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.
Easy and Free Returns and Exchanges
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trúc –
I recieved my s14’s just three months ago in Sept. 2020, and have since fished over 200 hours in them from the mouth of the Lyre in WA, the Pahsimeroi and Salmon Rivers in Idaho, to the Upper Sac in California, and the Gila, Salt, and Oak in Arizona. They are the best waders I’ve had and are as durable as I would ever need them. For what they are, the features, fit, and performance are second to none, and I’m comparing them to Simms and Orvis 3 layer Gore waders. The denier may be only slightly less, but I’ve climbed over several dozens of post fences, shwacked through aggressive overgrowth and through farmlands, and they still look as good and keeps me dry as the day I got them. Pretty stoked.
PHILIP LIGHT (verified owner) –
I had the session wading pants and loved them, so I bought the S14’s to replace my chest waders from another company that leaked like a sieve out of the box (2nd pair after returning the first pair due to failure). The S14’s are super comfortable and fit absolutely perfectly. I know the fit is going to be different for everyone, so the important parts that apply to everyone are; built extremely well, no leaks yet (only worn about 5 times now), warm, love the hand-warming pocket, the gravel guards are very sturdy, the seams seem very strong, the buckles on the shoulder straps are very nice. They’re just all around the best waders I’ve ever owned.
Jake Myers (verified owner) –
I’ve owned my pair for about a month now. They fit awesome and are comfy. No leaks. Definitely not warm by any means, like all neoprenes. Need to layer underneath.
Azul Arias (verified owner) –
I ordered the S14 for a 4 day salmon trip on the Feather River. The waders performed great no problems at all. The pockets are a great feature I had extra leader and baits to tie on without going back to shore. My only issue is the foot size. I am 6’5″ 240lbs and I wear size 13 shoes and the foot in the XL was pretty snug. I emailed DRYFT before purchasing to ask what size to order for my shoe size and I was told the XL would fit. I wish there was an option to order a size up in foot. Otherwise would be 5 stars.
dziedzic101 (verified owner) –
Great fit and the best customer service I ever experienced. I had a small tear on one of the inside pockets when I received the waders. Emailed them they got back to me within 10 minutes and sent me out a new pair before I was even able to send them out the pair I received.
Michael Farrar –
I have not even wore my waders yet. I needed 3xl-S. They were out of stock. Nick went into the warehouse and found a pair from last year. I can’t wait to wear them on my Oct steelhead trip, they fit awesome. I will never forget the great customer service Nick provided. Thx again Nick, pics on the way.
Eric Garrison (verified owner) –
I am 6’6″ and 165 pounds soaking wet, you do the math: I know, it looks as weird as you are picturing in your head right now. The large long size is absolutely perfect for me! I’ve been wearing clothes that don’t fit me for most of my life due to my abnormal shape and size but when I slipped these honeys on I thought it was too good to be true. My toes weren’t jammed, I didn’t feel like Stone Cold was choking me out with the suspender straps, and felt like they had just came back from the tailor. I cannot say enough about these waders, for that price you can go collect change outside of your local 7 eleven and before you know it you’ll be as cool as all the other guys in DRYFT gear.
Randi strunk (verified owner) –
Awsome waders ordered on sunday arrived at my door on Thursday wore them Saturday and sunday amazing fit and probably the most comfortable waders I’ve ever worn. Thank you dryft for a great product
Taty Zackar (verified owner) –
I’ve had my waders for two years and they are great. I use them everyday in the summer here in Alaska and I am really tough on my gear. They have not failed me.
Justin Glover (verified owner) –
Just took my first trip with these waders and couldn’t be happier! They are extremely comfortable! Was contemplating buying these for a couple years and finally made the right choice! I paired mine with Korkers Devil’s canyon boots per Dryft recommendation and they also worked flawlessly! Thanks for making a durable and affordable wader Dryft!
Wyatt –
High quality waders at an amazing price have recommended to so many people. Love these eamr for a pair of breathable waders too. very comfortable and durable
Matt Morlock –
These are the best waders I’ve ever owned! Would highly recommend, you won’t be disappointed.
Evan Bogunia (verified owner) –
A bit of backstory before I get to the review – the first pair I ordered seemed to be mislabelled as I ordered a medium long and when I tried them on it looks like I got a XXXL, Nick was quick to respond and got a replacement out to me immediately. I’m 6′, 180, and the medium longs fit really well. Unfortunately, after only 2 trips out, I got some leaky seams. Reached out and again, got a replacement pair out to me quickly. This pair also sprung a leak around the booty, and I contemplated just doing a return and moving on to another brand. Really glad I didn’t. The last pair I received has now been on dozens of trips in the winter of Colorado, and are keeping me dry and warm. I tend to do a lot of scrambling, bushwhacking, and hiking to get to the spots less fished, and I feel like these are going to hold up nicely. Killer product, even better customer service.
Nick Satushek (verified owner) –
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. I’m glad we were able to make the situation right for you. We’ve identified what happened with the waders you received initially- we had a quality control issue that effected certain sizes of some models of waders that we sold right around that time. We have identified and resolved the issue now. Thanks again for hanging in there and I’m glad to hear you’ve been getting good use out of them this winter! -Nick
Jefferson White –
Received these as a gift for Xmas 2019… I have been wearing a pair of light weight waders cautiously because I’m out usually once a week no mater the season or weather. These waders feel ultra durable, comfortable and I no longer fear that they’ll fall apart as I make my way to my favorite out of the way spots! I’m 5’8”, 175lbs and the medium fits perfect. Love the articulated knees and having some room to move without feeling baggy.
Ken Stephens (verified owner) –
I needed some new waders for fall/winter/spring fishing in north central Washington and winter steelheading on the coast. I researched every possible wader alternative on the internet and in local stores where possible. I paid special attention to reviews when I could find them. I finally decided on Dryft; their combination of price and five star reviews made them the obvious choice. I emailed them asking for a call back; Nick phoned me within a couple of hours. I had my new waders in three days. I am 6’2″ and weight 215; the XLs fit me perfect and work great with my size 12 Korker boots. Lastly I liked that I could buy from a business in my own state. Thanks Nick and Dryft
Nick Satushek (verified owner) –
Thanks Ken! Fish on and tight lines! -Nick