Product Description:
Designed, built, and field-tested by Patagonia's own team of women anglers, the Women's Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip Front Waders raise the standard for women's fly fishing gear. With a PFAS-free DWR finish, an evolved fit and patterning, and a feature set built specifically for how women fish, these waders work harder, fish smarter, and perform better across every benchmark that matters on the water.
The dual-weight construction uses a lightweight 5.6-oz upper material to reduce bulk without sacrificing durability, paired with a tough 9.4-oz lower material that handles the abrasion and wear of serious wading. Both layers feature Patagonia's H2No Performance Standard waterproof and breathable barrier with a PFAS-free DWR finish — serious protection without harmful chemicals.
The submersible YKK front zipper makes layering underneath fast and easy, while the fully adjustable quick-release suspenders offer seamless chest to waist-high conversion on the water. The drop-seat system with a low-profile center-back buckle means quick, hassle-free bathroom breaks — a detail women anglers have long deserved in a wader. The gusseted crotch with articulated seat and legs provides ease of movement in and out of the water, repatterned for durability, repairability, mobility, and reduced seam stress.
Inside, a stretch zippered pocket, a quick-access drop-in pocket, and a removable waterproof pocket keep your valuables organized and protected. A center-back loop handles storage and drying. Outside, two handwarmer pockets with zip flaps deliver back-of-hand comfort on cold mornings, and two vertical-zippered chest pockets keep fly boxes accessible. A fishing tool dock, pack loop attachment points at the chest, and a low-profile net loop at the center back round out an exceptionally well-thought-out exterior.
Removable foam kneepads provide comfort while kneeling on rocky stream beds, and heavy-duty scuff guards at the ankles add abrasion resistance in high-wear areas. Anatomical booties with a low volume, sock-like fit deliver all-day wading comfort from the first step to the last.
Made in a Fair Trade Certified factory — meaning the people who made these waders earned a fair premium for their labor.
Care Instructions: Machine wash cold, mild detergent, front load only. Tumble dry low. No bleach, fabric softeners, ironing, or dry cleaning.
Specifications:
- Weight: 52.91 oz / 1,500 g
- Upper Shell: 4-layer, 5.6-oz 50-denier 100% recycled PET polyester microfiber H2No Performance Standard
- Lower Shell: 4-layer, 9.4-oz 100-denier 100% recycled PET polyester microfiber H2No Performance Standard
- Barrier: Waterproof/breathable with PFAS-free DWR finish
- Zipper: Submersible YKK front zip
- Suspenders: Fully adjustable quick-release
- Kneepads: Removable foam
- Booties: Anatomical low volume sock-like fit
- Certification: Fair Trade Certified factory
