{"title":"First Lite Waders","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"7547\" data-end=\"7797\"\u003eShop First Lite waders at Jootti for premium waterfowl hunting protection in wet, cold, and demanding conditions. First Lite waders are built for hunters who spend serious time around flooded timber, marshes, fields, boats, blinds, and shallow water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7799\" data-end=\"8126\"\u003eThis collection may include First Lite Forge Waders, wader jackets, wader pants, waterfowl layers, and related wading gear. Whether you are hunting ducks in flooded timber, standing in marsh water, or building a complete cold-weather waterfowl system, First Lite waders and wading apparel help keep hunters protected and ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8128\" data-end=\"8274\"\u003eUse this collection to find First Lite waders and wading gear for duck hunting, goose hunting, waterfowl season, and wet-weather field conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"first-lite-forge-wader-coming-2025-jootti","title":"First Lite Forge Waders","description":"\u003cp\u003eWaterfowlers are notoriously hard on their gear, and we built the Forge Waders to withstand seasons of abuse from hardcore hunters by eliminating the most failure points with a never-before-seen one-piece design and minimal seaming. Simplicity was the inspiration behind designing a wader that failed less, but that didn't stop us from loading the Forge Waders with features like the exclusive LaCrosse Alpha Wader boot, internally bonded neoprene knee pads, and Hypalon MOLLE platforms to customize your waders with accessories like FHF Gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe spent more than four years building, testing, rebuilding, and retesting these waders across 11 states in the harshest environments we could find—because when it comes to waterfowl gear, we know that “failure” simply isn’t an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurly 4.5 layer nylon waterproof breathable body fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatent-pending, one-piece design minimizes seams and potential failure points—constructed with a single continuous inseam in the legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYKK Aquaseal® submersible center front zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMapped OrthoLite® O-Therm™ Aerogel foam through the seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive LaCrosse Alpha Wader Boot is the tallest in its class at 14\" for enhanced shin protection, and features 1000 gsm of PrimaLoft®Gold, an Aerogel toe cap, and Vibram outsole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty elastic suspenders and wading belt with lo-pro crush resistant buckes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-resistant zippered chest pockets with external hypalon MOLLE platforms for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fhfgear.com\/collections\/waterfowl\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFHF Gear accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual chest D-rings to attach handwarmer muffs and boat kill switch lanyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic, self-draining high hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOversized D-ring on the waist for decoy carabiners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternally bonded neoprene knee pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoot joint reinforcement ring prevents upper from collapsing into top of boot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e100% nylon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActual Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e9.5 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Lite Handles all warranty and repair issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its one piece design and minimal seaming, the Forge Wader was engineered to eliminate the most common failure points that have plagued waterfowl waders for years. But, our quality assurance begins long before your season does. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e100% of our waders are pressure tested twice during manufacturing to guarantee the highest level of waterproof performance straight out of the box.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile our manufacturing QC protocol is as hardcore as our customers, we recognize that things can break that shouldn’t during normal use. If at any point within the Practical Product Lifespan of your Forge Wader you develop any of the covered defects listed below, your waders will likely qualify for free repair or replacement. If your replacement wader size is not available at the time of your warranty claim, you will receive a store credit for the original purchase price of your Forge Wader so you can re-order them once your size is back in stock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section shopify-section--multi-column\" id=\"shopify-section-template--18963850657948__multi_column_RYPrBU\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section__color-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"multi-column__item multi-column__item--align-end\" id=\"block-template--18963850657948__multi_column_RYPrBU-item_xiy3G9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"multi-column__text-container text--center text-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading h5\"\u003eFirst Lite Covered Replacement:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWader Boot Delamination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric Delamination (greater than 1\" in diameter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCenter Front Zipper Failure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMajor Inseam Failure (greater than 10\" in length)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoot Joint Failure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"multi-column__item multi-column__item--align-start\" id=\"block-template--18963850657948__multi_column_RYPrBU-item_XFGEn7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"multi-column__text-container text--center text-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading h5\"\u003eFirst Lite Covered Repair via Rainy Pass Repair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStitching Failure (less than 10\" in length)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeam Tape Failure (less than 10\" in length)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric Delamination (less than 1\" in diameter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section shopify-section--custom-html\" id=\"shopify-section-template--18963850657948__custom_html_xcGPya\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section__color-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncidental Wear and Tear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Lite’s wader warranty does not cover incidental wear and tear damage such as rips, punctures, abrasions, burns, staining, mold, or degradation of materials due to improper care\/storage. If, after evaluation by Rainy Pass, it is determined that a warranty claim is not a covered defect or additional leaks were discovered, you will be offered a reasonable quote for repair within 72 hours after delivery. First Lite and Rainy Pass cannot guarantee repairs on waders that have been exposed to permanent field repair adhesives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eForge Wader Warranty\/Repair Return Shipping Policy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers are responsible for shipping all warranty claims to Rainy Pass Repair for testing and confirmation of a covered defect. Upon confirmation of a covered warranty claim, First Lite will pay for wader replacement\/repair and provide you with a $50 store credit to cover the initial shipping costs to Rainy Pass for testing. Warranty repairs will be completed and delivered back to you in 2-3 weeks after receipt. All waders sent in for warranty evaluation must be clean. Any moldy and\/or unwashed waders received by Rainy Pass will be returned prior to evaluation and the customer will be charged for return shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField and Home Repairs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbed wire fence happens and learning to properly patch waders yourself is critical to getting you through a morning hunt, week long duck trip, or the rest of your season. Included with your Forge Wader are custom GEAR AID Wader Repair Patches, see below for best application methods:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIN-FIELD:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClean the punctured area with water and dry as best as possible. Take two GEAR AID patches and, one at a time, rub them between your hands, using friction heat to activate the adhesive. Remove the backer and apply one patch to the exterior of the puncture and the second patch to the backside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAT-HOME:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClean the punctured area and dry completely. Take two GEAR AID patches and place them face down, using a hair dryer on medium-high heat to activate the backside adhesive. Remove the backer and apply one patch to the exterior of the puncture and the second patch to the interior backside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAVOID PERMANENT ADHESIVES:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe do not recommend using permanent\/solvent based adhesives for DIY repairs. In small applications, these adhesives can be effective at stopping leaks - but if they fail, they can damage fabric and will prevent us from performing a more professional, permanent repair.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Lite Wader Repair Service\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterfowl hunters wrote the book on “Gear Wear And Tear”. Inevitably, there will come a day when your waders get snagged on some barbed wire, punctured by unseen water hazards, or you catch your dog chewing on them trying to get at the snack stick you left in your chest pocket. When that day comes, First Lite and our partners at Rainy Pass are here to help with a full service incidental repair program to get you back in the water for a reasonable fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your waders are in need of repair, please contact our Customer Service Team by completing the Forge Wader Repair Form linked below. See list below for all serviceable repairs and pricing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForge Wader Repair Schedule\/Pricing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eMandatory Pressure Test Fee (for leaks) | $40\u003cbr\u003eMinor Pinhole Patches | $9-$11 each\u003cbr\u003eMajor Tear Patches (5\" - 10\") | $54 and up\u003cbr\u003eChest Pocket Zipper Replacement | $106 - $122\u003cbr\u003eSuspender Elastic Replacement | $54 - $63\u003cbr\u003eHardware Replacement | $25 - 35\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the unfortunate event that your waders have been compromised beyond repair, our Customer Service Team will work with you on an agreeable repurchase option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"706\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x2F_W_BZJgE\" title=\"Forge Wader - Construction\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First 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