Patagonia Men's Swiftcurrent Traverse Wading Pants

Product Description:

Not every day on the water calls for full chest-high waders. The Patagonia Men's Swiftcurrent Traverse Wading Pants are designed for the angler who needs a lightweight, low-bulk, super-versatile wading option — whether you're beach fishing, casting from a drift boat, hiking small streams, wading in warm weather, or traveling light to a destination fishery.

Built on Patagonia's field-tested 4-layer H2No Performance Standard shell — a 5.6-oz, 100% recycled material package treated with a PFAS-free DWR finish — these pants deliver serious waterproof and breathable protection without the weight and bulk of traditional waders. The innovative sizing, patterning, and fit make them feel more like technical pants than wading gear.

The expandable waistband makes for easy on and off with a flexible, comfortable fit throughout the day. Tool docks are set at belt loops for quick access to your gear, and the SecureStretch wading belt supports the load without sagging. The zippered fly features a gusset for comfort and quick streamside relief — a detail that matters most when the fish are rising. The repatterned crotch gusset with articulated seat and legs enhances durability, reduces seam stress, and aids athletic movement both in and out of the water.

Two stretch thigh pockets provide quick, convenient access to flies and tools with drain holes to shed water fast. Heavy-duty scuff guards at the ankles deliver abrasion resistance in a high-wear area, and the anatomical booties offer a lower volume, sock-like fit that pairs comfortably with your wading boots.

Made in a Fair Trade Certified factory — meaning the people who made these pants earned a fair premium for their labor.

Specifications:

• Weight: 40 oz
• Shell: 4-layer, 5.6-oz 50-denier 100% recycled polyester microfiber H2No Performance Standard with waterproof/breathable barrier and PFAS-free DWR finish
• Thigh Pockets: 3.9-oz 86% recycled polyester OceanCycle certified/14% spandex with PFAS-free DWR finish, bluesign approved
• Waistband: Expandable with SecureStretch wading belt
• Booties: Anatomical, low volume sock-like fit
• Ankle Guards: Heavy-duty scuff guards
• Certification: Fair Trade Certified factory
• DWR: Made without intentionally added PFAS