Chest waders-01 Review
Our verdict
The Chest Waders-01 delivers nylon chest waders with attached boots for $49.99, matching TIDEWE's price exactly. At 4.4 stars across 3,600 reviews it holds its own on rating, though its recorded buyer volume trails the market leader by a wide margin.
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Anglers who want a nylon chest wader and boot combo at a $49.99 entry price, in a size M11/W13 fit, without stepping up to a neoprene option.
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Skip this if you need a documented track record of recent purchases, since bought-last-month sits at 0+ while a same-priced rival shows 600+ this month.
- Material Nylon
- Weight 5 Pounds
- Size M11/W13
- Color Brown
- Pieces 1 Count
- Feature waders with boots,nylon bag
- Priced 44% below the category median ($88.57 across 60 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 3,600 owner ratings
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Popularity4.6/5
3,600 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
A day of wading a river bank in early spring means cold water and mud, and the Chest Waders-01 is built around that scenario with a one piece nylon body, attached boots, and its own nylon carry bag. At 5 pounds and a size M11/W13 fit, it is a lightweight, brown-colored setup priced at $49.99.
That price puts it in direct line with the TIDEWE WD001-BN-11, which also sells for $49.99 and carries the same 4.4 star rating, but across 13,200 reviews compared to this product's 3,600. TIDEWE also shows 600+ units bought in the past month, while the Chest Waders-01 lists 0+ for that same measure. Against the pricier FROGG models at $89.15 and $99.99, this option undercuts both on cost while still matching or beating their star ratings.
The nylon build keeps weight down relative to the 9 pound neoprene FROGG 2713143, which suits anglers who want less bulk on a long walk to the water. The included boots and dedicated bag are the kind of details that save a separate purchase, and at this price point that combination is hard to beat on paper, even with the lighter buyer volume on record.
Pros
- Priced at $49.99, tying the lowest price in this comparison set
- 4.4 star rating matches the top-rated TIDEWE model
- 3,600 reviews is a substantial sample for a budget-tier wader
- Lightweight nylon build at 5 pounds, far under the 9 pound FROGG 2713143
- Attached boots and a nylon storage bag included in the size M11/W13 package
Cons
- Bought-last-month is listed at 0+, versus 600+ for the same-priced TIDEWE
- Review count of 3,600 is well behind TIDEWE's 13,200
- Nylon construction lacks the insulation of neoprene builds like the FROGG 2713143
- Only one size and color combination (M11/W13, brown) is specified in the listing
Specifications
| Material | Nylon |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5 Pounds |
| Size | M11/W13 |
| Color | Brown |
| Pieces | 1 Count |
| Feature | waders with boots,nylon bag |
Performance notes
A 5 pound nylon wader with attached boots points to a setup built for mobility rather than cold-water insulation. Nylon sheds water and dries faster than neoprene, but it does not hold heat the way a neoprene shell does, so this pairs best with mild water temperatures rather than deep winter conditions. The M11/W13 sizing suggests a men's 11 or women's 13 boot fit built into the wader itself, which removes the guesswork of matching separate wading boots but also locks the buyer into that one fit. The included nylon bag is a practical add-on for storage or transport between trips, a detail that lower-priced competitors do not always include. At 5 pounds it is lighter than the 9 pound FROGG 2713143, which matters over a long carry to a river bank or lake shore.
What buyers say
A 4.4 star average across 3,600 reviews is a strong, well-established rating for a budget nylon wader, on par with the TIDEWE WD001-BN-11's 4.4 stars from 13,200 reviews. The gap in review volume between the two, however, suggests TIDEWE has moved through Amazon's marketplace in far greater numbers over time. The bought-last-month figure of 0+ for the Chest Waders-01, against TIDEWE's 600+ at the identical $49.99 price, points to a listing that is not currently seeing the same recent purchase momentum, even though its historical rating record is just as solid.
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Frequently asked questions
What size does the Chest Waders-01 fit?
The listing specifies a size M11/W13 fit, meaning a men's size 11 or women's size 13 boot built into the attached-boot design, in a brown colorway, sold as a single 1 count unit, at a weight of 5 pounds for the whole nylon package including the boots and carry bag.
How does the price compare to other chest waders?
At $49.99 it ties the TIDEWE WD001-BN-11 for the lowest price in this set and undercuts the FROGG 2713143 at $89.15 and the FROGG 2711126-2X at $99.99 by a wide margin, all while carrying a matching 4.4 star rating to the top competitor here.
Is the 4.4 star rating reliable given the review count?
Yes, 3,600 reviews is a sizable sample, and the 4.4 average matches the top-rated option in this comparison, TIDEWE's WD001-BN-11, which also holds 4.4 stars, though TIDEWE's sample of 13,200 reviews is considerably larger and its recent bought-last-month figure of 600+ is far higher.