Forge Wader Service and Repair

Field and Home Repairs

Barbed 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:

  • IN-FIELD:
    • Clean 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.
  • AT-HOME:
    • Clean 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.
  • AVOID PERMANENT ADHESIVES:
    • We 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.

First Lite Wader Repair Service

Waterfowl 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.

If 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:

Forge Wader Repair REquest Form

Please note that repair lead times are 3-4 weeks from receipt at our repair facility to return delivery on your doorstep.

Click here to request Forge Wader Repairs

Forge Wader Repair Schedule/Pricing

Mandatory Pressure Test Fee (for leaks) | $40
Minor Pinhole Patches | $9-$11 each
Major Tear Patches (5" - 10") | $54 and up
Chest Pocket Zipper Replacement | $106 - $122
Suspender Elastic Replacement | $54 - $63
Hardware Replacement | $25 - 35

In the unfortunate event that your waders have been compromised beyond repair, our Customer Service Team will work with you on an agreeable repurchase option.