Patagonia River Crampons

[ricards]

Anyone tried 'em yet? I'm thinking about buying a pair for fishing the Pit River below Lake Britton.

[Bob Loblaw]

Saw them at the show in Pleasanton..I wouldn't want to hike too far with them on my feet.

[Magic]

I have heard very good things about them. Read the review from Aaron Jasper (professional) on the TroutPredator forum. He swears by them. I use the Simms Alumni-Bite and Star Cleat combo. I think they are very good too. Best I have found. The new Simms Alumin-Bite cleats are soft and really grip...easy to put on and replace when they wear out...not nearly as expensive as the Patagonia version. I do a lot of hiking and not sure what the bars would feel ...maybe stiff? I think you could trip easily?

[Terry Thomas]

Have had a pair since September. Really good difficult wading conditions. Not the best for long walks to the river. If I was walking down to the Pit, I'd put them in my pack and strap them on when I got to the stream.

[rippinstreamers]

I have been around quite a few pairs of them while guiding in Alaska. Definitely the best traction you will find for wading period. not that bad to take on and off, but a little spendy. One thing I noticed is there is no dragging your feet along the bottom, they tend to be pretty grabby and make you stub your feet if that makes sense. The major down side is if you ever step on your fly line, say goodbye. I had to respool three clients last summer.

[ricards]

Have had a pair since September. Really good difficult wading conditions. Not the best for long walks to the river. If I was walking down to the Pit, I'd put them in my pack and strap them on when I got to the stream.

That would be my game plan - pack 'em in. My thinking is that for Xtreme wading conditions they might be the ticket.

[JFinrey]

I have a pair, they are outstanding for tough wading, as a few others have already noted. That being said, your legs start to feel them by the end of the day because they do add a notable amount of weight. They are quick to put on once you have done it a few times so I just throw them in a pack when not needed. You definitely feel safer in heavy water or when walking on greased bowling balls in the Pit.

[Digger]

until these, I think the best aternative is/was the "Stream Cleats" by Dan Bailey (I think).
they are like overshoes with felt soles and some real mega extruded alum bars that are arranged in a Zig-zag pattern.
I've not found anything better, don't know if they still make them, but are less expensive than the Patagonia system

[ricards]

until these, I think the best aternative is/was the "Stream Cleats" by Dan Bailey (I think).
they are like overshoes with felt soles and some real mega extruded alum bars that are arranged in a Zig-zag pattern.
I've not found anything better, don't know if they still make them, but are less expensive than the Patagonia system

I used to own a pair of Stream Cleats. They were great! A bear to put on, however. And when I went from a boot-foot wader to wading boots, I could not get them over my wading boots. I will be looking for an alternative to the River Crampon, however, as they are way too pricey. I am sure there are (or soon will be) other alternatives out there that are more affordable.

[Terry Thomas]

We received two pair in yesterday. Stop by the shop and check them out.
T

[Walter]

We received two pair in yesterday. Stop by the shop and check them out.
T

The integrated boot by Patagonia provided the best traction I've ever encountered in a wading boot. The outsole could stand to take a bit more abuse. The lightweight trend has made boots in general, flimsy.

And you know I am not one to give unwarranted approval.


But do NOT step on your running line or flyline. You're DONE.