"but count yourself unlucky if you ever have to utilize the Bailey's warranty as these waders have a near perfect track record.."

Ryan's correct. I've used my B's for almost 10 years of hard fishing in Southern Oregon. They've finally worn to the point (fabric will start to loose it's omph) and allow water to seep through in a few spots. Not a hole as such, just the material said 'enough already.'

But, to put the term 'leak' into context, you fish all day and you'll have a damp - not wet - spot an inch or so around. The only 'down side' is if you have to do a lot of 'bush-wacking' to get to the river the material is not that heavy. But this is part of what makes them a grand product. One of your boots will weight in more than the waders.

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