Patagonia Men’s Swiftcurrent Traverse Zip-Front Waders

Waterproof YKK front zip. 4-layer recycled H2No shell. Chest-to-waist convertible.

The Patagonia Swiftcurrent Traverse Zip-Front Waders are built for anglers who fish hard and often. The 4-layer, 5.6-oz H2No Performance Standard shell is 100% recycled and treated with a DWR finish made without intentionally added PFAS, cutting weight and bulk without giving up durability. A waterproof YKK front zipper makes layering and streamside relief simple, while a gusseted crotch and articulated seat and legs keep you moving through brush and boulders. Repatterned throughout for reduced seam stress and easier repair, with anatomical booties that fit more like a sock than a bag.

Key Features

• 4-layer, 5.6-oz H2No Performance Standard shell in 100% recycled polyester
• Waterproof YKK front zipper for layering and quick streamside relief
• Gusseted crotch with articulated seat and legs for full range of motion
• Converts chest-to-waist-high with top-hem drawcord and Secure Stretch wading belt
• Two zippered stretch stash pockets at the chest
• Interior drop-in stretch pocket plus a zippered security pocket
• Fishing tool dock and pack loop attachment points at the chest
• Low-profile net loop at center back
• Heavy-duty scuff guards at the ankles
• Anatomical booties with lower volume and sock-like fit
• Center-back hanger loop for drying and storage
• DWR finish made without intentionally added PFAS; bluesign approved fabrics
• Made in a Fair Trade Certified factory

Specs

Care & Use

• Hand wash with mild detergent and hang dry do not iron or use fabric softeners
• Rinse thoroughly after saltwater use
• Turn inside out and dry the booties fully before storage to prevent odor
• Hang by the center-back loop rather than folding at the knees to protect the laminate
• Pair with stockingfoot wading boots sized up over the neoprene bootie

Why We Like It

The zip front is the feature that changes how a wader day actually goes layering, venting, and relief all get easier, and the YKK waterproof zipper is the one part of that equation worth paying for. Patagonia rebuilt the patterning on this generation specifically to cut seam stress at the failure points, which matters more than any spec sheet number when you are three seasons in.