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The Lightest Wader Ever!? New SITKA Delta VentLite Zip GTX Wader
When the temps start to dip and the weather is a changin’ it is not only us that are on the move (often times wanting to pack it in), but also the game birds and animals we’re pursuing. That is why we need cold-weather gear that we are confident in to stay in the hunt or to survive the elements to check a trapline. With what is being advertised as the lightest GORE-TEX wader ever made, Sitka Gear once again has all of our attention with the announcement of the Delta VentLite Zip GTX Wader.
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Sitka Delta VentLite Zip GTX Wader
With the claim that these are the lightest GORE-TEX waders ever made, the Sitka Delta VentLite Zip GTX Waders have an unsurprisingly beefy price-tag at $1,500. While they might be expensive, every complaint I have ever had about waders is their uncomfortable nature, heavy weight, and inability to keep water out year-after-year. If Sitka can deliver on those 3 elements, these waders will be worth their weight in gold.
All of the nitty-gritty, technical specifications as well as the features you will want to know about the most are listed below as presented by Sitka Gear:
- VentLite GTX Wader Boot offers unparalleled all-season performance with an ultra-light, completely waterproof build and next-level temperature regulation
- GORE-TEX® Pro upper and legs are extremely durable and guaranteed to keep you dry Durable YKK AquaSeal® center front zipper is completely waterproof and allows for easy on and off
- High handwarmer pockets are positioned to shed water away from the pocket and provide easy access to keep hands warm and ready
- Cordura® webbing belt is ultra-tough to lock out high waters
- Water-resistant chest pockets offer dependable easy access to essentials
- Interior mesh pocket keeps essentials protected and secure
- Internal knee pads and Cordura® panels are built to endure years of breaking ice and busting brush
- Streamlined, adjustable suspension eliminates cumbersome buckles and offers an easy-to-operate custom fit
A Word from Sitka on the NEW Delta VentLite Zip GTX Wader
Bozeman, Montana – October 13th, 2025 – Designed to keep waterfowlers light, mobile, and ready for the next flight, SITKA Gear introduces the new Delta VentLite Zip GTX Wader, the lightest GORE-TEX wader ever, delivering superior mobility and comfort, powered by SITKA’s VentLite GTX boot technology that offers maximum breathability and precise temperature control through every season.
“This trailblazing wader was built to look at unforgiving weather patterns and harsh terrain not as a challenge, but as an opportunity to meet the animals we pursue in places we never thought possible and in conditions that have always seemed unbearable,” said Matt Carara, Waterfowl Product Line Manager at SITKA Gear. “These provide weightless performance that truly push hunters to navigate the most remote terrain with ease.”
Final Thoughts
Whether you are someone who is calling in Mallards in heavy flooded timber or someone who is maintaining a trapline near your homestead, these waders might be the best thing since sliced bread if they are everything that they are billed to be. We are excited to see these out in the wild and in action. Are you?… As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Sitka and the new Sitka Mercury Pant in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
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