HUNTSEN M10/W11 Waders Review
Our verdict
The HUNTSEN M10/W11 waders sell for $49.99, tying TIDEWE's WD001-BN-11 on price and matching its 4.4-star average, but with just 144 reviews against TIDEWE's 13,200 and a bought-last-month count of 0 versus 600+, the market has clearly picked a favorite at this exact price point.
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Anglers who want a lightweight nylon-PVC wader with a built-in boot hanger and waterproof phone case, and who are comfortable buying a newer listing with a smaller review base than the category leaders.
Skip if
Skip it if you want proven mass-market demand. TIDEWE's WD001-BN-11 sits at the same $49.99 price with 13,200 reviews and 600+ bought last month, a track record the HUNTSEN's 144 reviews and 0+ purchases have not yet matched.
- Material Nylon, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Weight 5.5 Pounds
- Color Green
- Feature Boot Hanger, Waterproof Phone Case
- 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 144 owner ratings
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Popularity0.9/5
144 owner reviews, fewer 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
Waders in the $50 range have to earn their price with basics that hold up, not just a low number on the tag. The HUNTSEN M10/W11 lands right at $49.99, the exact figure TIDEWE charges for its WD001-BN-11 model, so the two are direct rivals on cost alone before anything else gets weighed.
The HUNTSEN is built from nylon and PVC, the same material pairing TIDEWE uses, and it comes in at 5.5 pounds, a bit lighter than TIDEWE's 6.2-pound listing. It adds a boot hanger for storage and a waterproof phone case, two features aimed at anglers who want to keep a phone dry mid-wade. The color option is green, and current reviews put it at 4.4 stars.
Where the HUNTSEN falls short is proof of demand. It carries 144 reviews and a bought-last-month figure of 0+, while the same-priced TIDEWE model has racked up 13,200 reviews and 600+ recent buyers. Both wear the same 4.4-star average, so the rating itself is not the issue, it is the volume of buyers standing behind that average. Anyone weighing the HUNTSEN against its closest same-price rival is really choosing between newer features and a longer track record.
Pros
- Priced at $49.99, matching the cheapest competitor in this comparison set (TIDEWE WD001-BN-11).
- Weighs 5.5 pounds, lighter than TIDEWE's 6.2-pound and FROGG's 9-pound waders.
- Includes a boot hanger for storage between trips.
- Includes a waterproof phone case built in.
- Holds a 4.4-star average, tied with TIDEWE's top-selling model.
- Made from nylon and PVC, the same material combination as TIDEWE's best-selling wader.
Cons
- Only 144 reviews on record, far short of TIDEWE's 13,200 and FROGG's 2,100 to 786 range.
- Bought-last-month sits at 0+, compared to 600+ for the identically priced TIDEWE WD001-BN-11.
- No size is listed in the specs, making fit harder to judge before buying.
- Ships in a single color, green, with no alternative shown in the listing.
Specifications
| Material | Nylon, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5.5 Pounds |
| Color | Green |
| Feature | Boot Hanger, Waterproof Phone Case |
Performance notes
The nylon and PVC build is a lighter-duty combination than the neoprene FROGG uses in its 2713143 and 2711126-2X waders. Neoprene adds insulation and stretch but also weight, which shows up in FROGG's 9-pound listing versus the HUNTSEN's 5.5 pounds. That lighter build tends to suit warmer-water wading and longer walks to a spot, where carrying less weight matters more than cold-weather insulation. The boot hanger is a small but practical addition for drying gear after a trip, and the waterproof phone case addresses a real annoyance for anyone who wades with a phone for photos or navigation. At $49.99, the HUNTSEN sits at the low end of this set alongside TIDEWE's WD001-BN-11, both undercutting the $89 to $100 neoprene options from FROGG by a wide margin. That is the tradeoff nylon-PVC buyers are making, lighter and cheaper at the cost of neoprene's warmth.
What buyers say
The HUNTSEN's 4.4-star average across 144 reviews reads as a solidly liked product, but the review count itself is thin next to the 786 to 13,200 range posted by the FROGG and TIDEWE alternatives in this same category. A bought-last-month figure of 0+ suggests current purchase activity is quiet, which stands out against TIDEWE's WD001-BN-11 at the same $49.99 price showing 600+ recent buyers and FROGG's 2711126-2X showing 50+. That gap does not necessarily mean the HUNTSEN is a worse product, ratings match TIDEWE's exactly, but it does mean fewer buyers have weighed in, so the pattern carries less statistical weight than the higher-volume competitors in this set.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the HUNTSEN M10/W11 waterproof?
The listing markets it as waterproof and it is built from nylon and PVC, materials commonly used for waterproof wader construction. It also includes a waterproof phone case as a listed feature, though no independent waterproof rating is provided in the specs.
How much do the HUNTSEN M10/W11 waders weigh?
They weigh 5.5 pounds according to the listed specs, which is lighter than the 6.2-pound TIDEWE WD001-BN-11 and considerably lighter than the 9-pound FROGG 2713143, both included as comparison points in this review. That lower weight can make a difference on long walks to a fishing spot or when carrying gear over uneven ground.
Does the HUNTSEN M10/W11 have a strong sales track record?
Not yet by volume. It has 144 reviews and a bought-last-month figure of 0+, well below the 13,200 reviews and 600+ monthly buyers posted by the same-priced TIDEWE WD001-BN-11, so its 4.4-star rating carries a smaller sample size than that competitor.