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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Cindy (verified owner) –
Gift for my husband. He absolutely loves them, they fit perfectly. Look great and he says they are very comfortable. It’s winter, so he hasn’t tried them yet but so far he likes them better than any waders he’s had yet…and that is alot of waders over 50 yrs!!! Will followup after he breaks them in 😉 I plan on getting a pair as well.
Troy (verified owner) –
Best waders I have ever owned. These fit perfectly are lightweight, durable, warm and unbelievably comfortable. Customer for life!!!
Jesse –
These are bu far the best waders I’ve ever owned! They’re tough, warm and keep you dry. Highly recommend, from a devoted great lake steelheader. I’m costumer for life!
Charlie (verified owner) –
Perfect fit from the minute I put them on . Wore them on 2 trips so far and can’t find anything I don’t like . Wish I had them 30 yrs ago
Matt Morlock –
Bought my first pair of Dryft waders and had a small leak at one of the seams. Sent them back and they replaced them immediately. Extremely happy with the customer service and performance of my waders. Customer for life!
Hank (verified owner) –
Love my new Dryft S14 Waders!! I did a youtube unboxing on them you can watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5C7jUTrKZc&t=1s
On the water, they’re great. The neoprene stocking does a good job of keeping your feet warm. Based on what I read, the legs area has an extra layer, which you can feel once you get about waist deep. You feel the cold above your waist, but not on your legs, which is nice. The zippered pockets are a nice touch and the stitching is clean.
My only small complaint is the handwarmer is not felt lined on both sides, so on the water, they’re pretty useless. It is a good place to store extra gear though, and I throw all my gopro stuff in the handwarmer. Very satisfied with the waders, and I can’t wait until I can get the jacket!
Michael Flood (verified owner) –
I have not yet had a chance to get them in the water, but I love the features and especially the fit. I have struggled for years to find waders that fit me comfortably at 5’8″ and 240 lbs. – for me the XLS is just right! Can’t wait to get them wet!!
Tom Matschek –
I’ve been really pleased with my waders. They are comfortable to wear and seem to strike a great balance for fishing in Central Texas. They are comfortable enough to wear them in the summer when you want to stay dry and with simple fleece pants I can do 5+ hours in outside air temps of 30-40 degrees F. You won’t be disappointed with these…
Well done Dryft!
Jonathan Davis (verified owner) –
I’m a seatrout fisherman on the coast of NC and am constantly walking up and down the sandy beaches. These things hold up incredibly well and fit so comfortably. I can walk miles with no fatigue or blistering. I’m 5’11” and got the ML wish I would have gone with a M cause they’re a little too long for me but that’s okay. They’re still by far the best waders I’ve worn.
Herman Van Fleet (verified owner) –
This is a fine set of waders. They replaced a set of Cabelas waders which finally gave up the ghost after 15 years. The fit and accessories are perfect for me. I am 6′-3, 230 # and got the XL size. Got the extra belt because I am purchasing a wading staff to attach to the belt.
gmatz33 –
Love these waders!!! I bought the first edition of these waders probably 5 or 6 years ago and they started to leak in the butt area. I’ve owned other brands of waders and they usually didn’t last me more than 2-3 years, so it was a no-brainer to purchase another pair of Dryft Waders. Even though the my older Dryft waders leak in the butt area, I still use them for floattubing and the new ones for wading. I also bought the ziploc dry pouch that attached to the inside of your waders and it worked great, saved my key fob and phone from getting drenched. Thanks again for great product.
Brian Jewell (verified owner) –
This is my first pair of Dryft waders but won’t be my last. They are super comfortable and have the best “pocket” set up I have seen. Lots of easy to access pockets and zippers. I wade in them, float tube in them and use them in my fishing kayak. They are durable and I have found them easy to move around in.
Justin (verified owner) –
I work in fisheries and restoration and am therefore very hard on my waders. I use them at least once a week, often three or four days a week. I have to climb log jams, walk through thorny and grabby brush, and just generally give them a hard time. Other brands I have tried have started leaking at the seams within a month. I’ve had these for three months now and have one or two small spots that are leaking, so they are holding up twice as long as other brands I’ve used and for a better price. Definitely buy again.
Shane St.Esprit (verified owner) –
I’ve bought 3 pairs of Simms waders and have had immediate leaks (within hours). Dryft has been super reliable. Lifetime customer now!
Evan D Bogunia (verified owner) –
On my second pair of the S14 waders. My first pair lasted me an entire year of hardcore abuse fishing the rockies of Colorado and Wyoming. Developed a few pinholes over time, and accepted patches/repairs well. These waders fit great, and perform better.