Recycled Waders BAGS & ETC.
Recycled Waders is such a good idea & it fits in so well with The Alternative Tackle ethos that their products just had to be added to the list...
Initially these items will be imported from the USA; however to be true to the Recycled Waders concept, the plan is that products sold through this website will eventually be manufactured within the UK.
Then you will be able to send your old waders in to be turned into cool new kit and help save the planet too !
I'm not sure when this will happen but I will update this page as soon as it does.
Initially these items will be imported from the USA; however to be true to the Recycled Waders concept, the plan is that products sold through this website will eventually be manufactured within the UK.
Then you will be able to send your old waders in to be turned into cool new kit and help save the planet too !
I'm not sure when this will happen but I will update this page as soon as it does.
Enter the name for this tabbed section: THE BACKGROUND
Recycled Waders, LLC was founded on
the principle of reusability, turning waste into functional products.
Recycled Waders uses reclaimed breathable wader material to make repurposed products.
WHEN DID THIS ALL BEGIN?
Recycled Waders, the vision of Pat Jenkins, Owner & Manager was founded in 2008. After gouging an enormous hole in his first pair of breathable waders, Jenkins dreamt up another use for his leaky waders -
a new sling pack. This new satchel had to weigh less than his fully loaded vest and carry 2 large fly boxes, nippers, leader, fishing license, bug spray, hook file, and pliers. Jenkins has put the original prototype pack (now the ‘Nook Sack) to the test. The prototype is going strong to this day and continues to be a conversation piece with many fishing partners on his adventures.
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO.
At Recycled Waders the ultimate goal is to reduce the volume of breathable wader material going to waste after one lifetime and create cool and functional products along the way. Waders that no longer keep you dry can avoid the waste stream for a few more years as Recycled Waders products.
Enter the name for this tabbed section: THE PRODUCTS
Recycled Waders products are made with utility in mind – simple, lightweight, durable, water resistant, and ready to use.
The original Recycled Waders product was designed to chase king salmon (namesake to the ‘Nook Sack) and weigh less than a fully loaded fishing vest.
The Minimalist attitude at RW keeps all the “extras” and gadgets out of our packs. You won’t find tons of extra padding, added clasps, snaps or buckles, no extra elastic or fancy fold out fly trays, just simple, straight forward lines.
The ‘Nook Sack, and other Recycled Waders products, are designed to be simple yet functional on and off the water products.Each product is as unique as each pair of waders. Whether it be aqua seal splotches, patches, stains, sun bleached sections, self imposed monograms, nicknames or colour patterns, each pair of waders brings their own character to the shop and we try to capture this with our products.
The current product line includes the Messenger Creel, the ‘Nook Sack, the Greenback Wallet, and the Big Fanny Pack.
Further product development will continue as leaky waders continue to inspire creativity.
| Messenger Creel - £42.00 |
| 'Nook Sack - £24.00 |
The pouch that started it all. Named after the King Salmon it was designed to chase, the 'Nook Sack keeps your fish chasing essentials slung close by without all the extras. Roomy enough for 2 large boxes of flies, a large spool of leader, hook file, nippers, bug dope, and license. One main pocket to hold your large fly boxes; a smaller internal pocket, and an external zippered pocket. Approximate dimensions: |
| Main Compartment: 11"H x 7"W x 3"D External Pocket: 8"H x 7"W Internal Pocket: 6"H x 6"W |
| Big Fanny Pack - £33.00 |
| Designed to be roomier than the 'Nook Sack, the Big Fanny adds more volume and can hold damn near anything you need for a full day chasing fish. Sling it, wear it around your waist, or both! The comfortable waist strap helps stabilize your load, the comfortable shoulder strap helps distribute added weight. The large main pocket keeps your largest fly boxes together, a zippered internal pocket helps organize your leaders and indicators and a zippered outer pocket keeps your tools handy. |
| Approximate dimensions: |
| Main Compartment: 14"W x 9 "H x 4"D. Internal Pocket: 7 "W x5 "H External Pocket: 14"W x 9"H |
| Tip Wallet - £9.00 |
| The RW Tip Wallet is an extremely effective use for repurposed materials, incorporating a minimal amount of ‘extras’ into its simply functional design. With enough dividers to easily separate 5 different tips, there is plenty of room for extra tips if needed. A must for the angler fishing different depths and changing conditions. |
Approximate dimensions are 4.5”H x 4.5”W. |
Greenback Wallet - £13.00 |
| The namesake is a subspecies of cutthroat trout that has been isolated to the eastern Rockies in Colorado. Keeping true to form, isolate all of your greenbacks in one location. Two main pockets have plenty of room to keep your big bills separate from your small bills; two layers of card pockets provide quick access to business cards, debit/credit cards, ID cards and two hidden pockets keep your favorite punch cards at the ready. |
Approximate dimensions are 9 "W x 3.5"H; card pockets are 8"W x 1.75"H. |
Enter the name for this tabbed section: THE PROCESS
1. Once waders are received they are deconstructed by removing shoulder straps, waist belts, neoprene
feet, manufacturer logos and any other straps, buckles or pockets that might get in the way of the
cleaning, cutting & repurposing process. As much as possible the components from each pair of waders
are reclaimed with intent to be reused in our products.
2. Next the material is washed at a local cleaner. Those of you who have spent all day in your waders know
what goes on in there – they need to be laundered before anyone else sees any part of them!
3. When clean, the waders are stacked in like sizes, shapes, and colors and prepared for cutting and sewing.
