Im using neoprene 1600 from Cabelas and my son chose thinner breathable waders so he can use them for fall fly fishing and not burn up. What would be a good but reasonably priced base clothing for him? He's 13 and will only hunt about 15 times through the season so I don't want to spend $200 on high end base layers for him. Any suggestions?

Don, I wear a pair of polartech(Underarmer knock offs) leggins under my waders with a good pair of wool socks and always stay warm and I am cold natured. On super cold morning Ill put on a pair of Underarmor sweatpant over the leggins, but most times I end up roasting. Good tight fitting leggings are the way to go for me

I have the tan and the black ones that you get from the army surplus (for different temps). I havent found anything even close in comparison for a base layer. I also have a pair of fleece wader pants that I sometimes wear. I could probably live without them but it make me feel like Im getting my moneys worth.

Ive got a pair of those but I dont like them too mcuh. They tend to get caught on the inside and get pulled up.

When I wear under clothing in waders, I wear the latest and greatest blend available. That is the greatest polyester/cotton blend known to man. They are called sweat pants, sold in a walmart near you.

I like the cabelas wader pants that got the stirrups in them. They are warm and awesome for jumping ponds or eating at a cafe after the hunt. Used to wear basketball shorts over long Johns. Resembled a rodeo clown with the face paint and odd getup....(yes this was pre Jeff foiles/ duckmen craze days.)

Same here, lol. My son on the other hand....if wearing a high dollar leotard makes him like hunting more, then I'm in. I just dont want to break the bank on underwear.

Baylor-Hope you're feeling better.

Thanks Don, got to go back to work today maybe ill get a little sanity back

Here's an option Rooster.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Wader-Knee-to-Toe-Socks/732821.uts

A lot like their hunting socks I use in below zero deer hunts, just a lot taller. They have stood up to a lot of walking over last few seasons without any holes.

Also keep an eye out for deals on camofire.com - I've scored most of my bases there.

Just ordered a few pair for myself...I like those, thanks!

..Now is a great time..Go to academy in the Skiing section...They have different base layers light,mid,heavy and tech...Half the price of the Brand names..Promise they are ever bit as good...Even in really cold I have the same cabelas waders and only have to use the light weight under..No bulk is the best!!!

Columbia omni heat wader pants.

And the columbia omni heat base layer

Fleece pants, sweat pants...I'll sometimes wear long johns and wind pants just staying comfortable when it's not real cold.

Basketball shorts the whole season

UnderAurmor 3.0 petter pan tights
Cabelas polar tech leggings
Cabelaa knee high wader socks

Walmart pj's. 4$

It all depends on where I am hunting. If I drive my boat, I wear under armor pants, or fleece sweatpants with a pair of fleece socks. Fleece hoodie, etc.

If I am hiking in, I wear pajama pants or lighter fleece pants.


Goodwill is a great place to get hunting clothing- as I find half my stuff there. Ive gotten hunting jackets with tags still on, hunting boots with tags, underarmor.