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Shop with purpose — from recycled gear to feel-good gifts, every purchase helps keep waste out of landfills and good vibes flowing.
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Made from old waders. Ready for new adventures. Meet the bag that does it all—and has already been somewhere. The Catch-All Tote is hand-stitched from the most storied parts of donated waders, giving each one its own character, quirks, and river miles. No two are alike, because no two adventures are the same.
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The Current
A sustainable stream of stories from Repurposed Waders
Welcome to The Current — our blog dedicated to all things sustainability, conservation, and the fly fishing lifestyle. Here you'll find tips on reducing outdoor gear waste, stories about second chances (for waders and waterways), and ideas on how we can all tread lighter on the planet. From riverbank to re-purpose, this is where passion meets purpose.
What Happens to Neoprene in Landfills?
What Happens to Neoprene in Landfills? By Repurposed Waders Neoprene has been a friend to anglers for decades — keeping us warm on frosty mornings, dry through spring runoff, and...
The Long Life of GORE-TEX — and Why We Give It Another
At Repurposed Waders, we spend a lot of time surrounded by material that was built to last. The thing about waders — especially those made with GORE-TEX® — is that...
We're officially a 501C!
ANNOUNCEMENT: Repurposed Waders is officially a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit From the banks of our favorite Maine rivers to the growing support of the fly fishing community, there’s been a lot of...
Why Fly Fishing Needs to Talk About Gear Waste
Let’s be honest: fly fishing has a bit of a gear problem. We love our stuff. Rods built like fine instruments, waders that fit like a second skin, reels that...