I got two of the Sol Tropic Hoodies for fishing in Texas heat. I love fishing, but hate too much ball of fire in the sky. These are awesome shirts if you fish where it's hot.

First I would like to say that I love the Skwala waders. From the minute I put them on I knew they were perfect for me: size, design, style. I was recently fishing on the San Juan in New Mexico and while trying to get down to the river I tripped on a low barbed wire fence and fell knocking the wind out of me and cracking a rib. When I was able to stand my partner noted a 5” horizontal tear through the outer layer above the bootie. However to my surprise I was able to continue fishing with no leaks! This made me happy as that river is very cold! Thank you Joe Raymond

My Skwala gear keeps me comfortable whether I’m fishing for steelhead on the OP, salmon in Alaska, stripers on Albemarle Sound, or trout in Arizona or Montana. But this week it’s keeping comfortable hiking in the Alps of Switzerland!

As a woman who has been fishing and hunting for decades, I have plenty of stories to tell about the less than considerate customer service I've received from men at outdoor gear companies. Condescension and disinterest was pretty much the standard for a lot of years. Things have begun to change in a general sense, but exceptional, head turning service is still a rare thing. But not at Skwala. I live in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and have been looking to find a well made pair of waders and boots, after having worn, torn, and discarded the usual suspects over the years. I wanted more than merely exceptional products; I was looking for a sense of the stellar - an overall, top to bottom, inside and out purchasing experience. High end companies generally stand by their products - for me, that's no longer enough. I want to feel like I'm supporting and being supported by real people like me who give their all to what they are doing. And damn if I didn't find it with Skwala. Jack was incredibly helpful and patient, as I worked through with him what I needed. After an exchange of several emails, I knew I'd come to the right place. If I wasn't so excited and enthused, I'd probably feel ridiculous writing this review before I've even purchased anything. But that's immaterial at the moment - I'll start by raving about the exceptional customer service and concern myself with writing a review about the RS Waders and Boots after I've used them. When excellence is involved, it's best to tout one thing at a time.

I had just got my new carbon boots and they were amazing. Comfort was unmatched to anything I've had before. On the way home from the river of course I left them in the back of the truck thinking there was no way it could blow out. Of course I was wrong. My right boots decided to escape back into their natural settings and I was left with one brand new boot. I reached out to the support team and explained the situation with little hope of me getting just a single new boot. But Jack and the team came through with a single boot shipped to me with no questions asked. I cannot say enough about the customer service that this operation has, I have never seen anything like it. they have got a customer for life.

I bought a set of RS Waders for my Alaska trip and they performed great. Kept me dry and warm and comfortable fly fishing for Coho's, Pinks, and heavy weight Chums. Long zip front also came in handy after three cups of hot morning coffee when I had to step out of the boat to "see a man about a horse". Thanks Skwala !

I purchased a pair of the RS waders when they first came out and just now purchased the matching RS wading boots. Both pieces are exceptional! I had a small issue wet wading with the boots and contacted Jack at customer service who was able to quickly diagnose the issue as thin neoprene socks and quickly fixed me up with proper Skwala option. Exceptional service!

Purchased the carbon jacket, carbon pant, RS waders, & thermo 300 fingerless gloves. Immediately took a 7 day fishing trip to AK. It rained nearly the entire time and temps ranged from low 40s to 60s. I lived in the gear for the full week - hands down the best rain gear and the best waders I have ever used. The gloves were an excellent choice to keep my hands warm in those weather conditions - even when the gloves got wet they retained the heat. Skwala’s customer service is second to none. They took the time to explain the products as thoroughly as I wanted without pushing it further, answered all my questions and provided no pressure - their demeanor demonstrates genuine interest in the craft. I highly recommend skwala products - you will be amazed with your choice!

As an outfitter for 27yrs, I have seen, purchased and worn every premium brand of ‘rain gear’ you can think of. Simms, Kuiu, Helly, Mustang etc. etc. Skwala is well constructed, well designed and tough enough to get our stamp of recommendation. You won’t be disappointed. The RS Jacket runs a little larger than the RS Outpost Jacket. 6’4” 240# 2XL.

Hey there. Iv had the RS waders for 3 years now. I was born and raised in Alaska and we grew up wearing sims. When you guys dropped skwala it has impacted our fishing gear significantly for the best. Hands down this gear is the best on the market. From early summer to late fall, and even in winter months when the days are dangerously cold my gear has held up which I have never seen before. I will never own another pair of waders or boots again in my life. I have all the jackets as well. Iv been bragging about this gear to customers and other guides for years now and I want to thank you

I ordered RS waders and on second use punctured the seat by sitting on a sharp rock. Called Skwala customer service and they said they would repair for free because it was within 30 day warranty period. I told them I had an upcoming trip to Alaska and needed them, so they shipped me a new replacement pair of RS waders for free and had me send the punctured ones back. Great customer service !!! This is the way companies should support their high end products. Skwala did, and showed they truly stand behind their product after the sale. Much appreciated !

The Skwala team was absolutely amazing in getting my RS waders back to me. They found mildew in a seam, and replaced the entire waders. I have tried just about every brand of wader out there, and I will 100% be coming back to Skwala. Best in the business!

Thank you very much! This is service above and beyond. I’ll be looking to Skwala for my next fly fishing gear needs .

Im not an “influencer” or a Youtuber or an official ambassador for Skwala, but I shamelessly advertise how great your stuff is every chance I get. I used to talk up my carbon waders in my local fly shop (St. Pete’s in Fort Collins, CO) And a month or so ago, they held a Skwala Day to celebrate and welcome your brand into their store. I am not claiming to have had anything to do with that, by the way, Im just saying how cool it was to see you partner up! I’ve been eyeing the Sol tactical Hoodie, and when I wandered into the shop yesterday, they were holding an apparel sale. HUZZAH! Yup I put on the slate hoodie and I have one big complaint. How the heck am I supposed to want to wear anything else? It’s ridiculous how comfortable it is. I rocked it in some serious heat today and it is legit! I felt like I had a big, leafy tree protecting me from the sun all day. Does that make sense? I swear it saved me several liters of water. To sum up…I want to thank you for the real work and love that you put into Skwala. It shows. I know there are only 6? 8? of you? Kudos. I’m just beyond grateful. I now own… -The thermo gloves ( an other literal game changer, btw) -Thermo 150 hoodie -Neoprene socks(just ordered, not shipped yet) -Sol tactical hoodie (those are pockets?!) -Carbon waders (articulated legs? What’s that mean? Ohhhh that’s nice ☺️) I am no longer limited by my waders! -Thermo 350 vest (am I a “vest guy” now?) I can’t wait to see what you come up with when you release your packs next spring! !!!! Also maybe a beanie ? But like the best beanie ever. It doesn’t squeeze your head and slide up. Okay okay, maybe Im pushing it. I have been struggling for years to get the right boots for my local rivers. The felt slides on the pine needles on the hike down, the rubber slips on the algae, and the studs slip on the granite/ hard af rocks. Then the aluminum wears out super fast. Im hoping that when I can work a pair of the RS boots into my budget, it will help me...

Just another homerun by Skwala. Fits great. Fabric breathes, stretches, and dries quickly. The perfect lightweight shirt. It's gotten to the point now that every time a new product is introduced, I buy it knowing that it's going best in class. Love your stuff. Keep it up.

As an Alaskan guide in Bristol Bay, I’ve learned that a successful trip starts long before the first cast—it starts with the gear. Every season I see anglers show up with equipment that looked great in the catalog but falls apart when it’s tested by Alaska’s weather. Then I see guests arrive in Skwala gear, and the difference is obvious. Over a full week of fishing, my clients dealt with pouring rain, cold mornings, sunny afternoons, wet wading, long hikes across tundra and uneven riverbanks, and countless hours sitting in cold boats. Through all of it, they stayed comfortable, dry, and focused on fishing instead of fighting their gear. Comfort matters more than people realize. When clients aren’t cold, soaked, or constantly adjusting their clothing, they fish harder, stay on the water longer, and enjoy every part of the experience. As a guide, that makes my job easier and the trip better for everyone. A happy, comfortable client makes a happy guide. There’s a big difference between gear that claims to perform and gear that actually delivers when Alaska throws everything it has at you. From what I’ve seen firsthand guiding in Bristol Bay, Skwala belongs in the second category. If you’re investing in a once-in-a-lifetime Alaska fishing trip, don’t cut corners on your gear. You’ll appreciate the difference every single day you’re on the water.

Ok. So if you folks see other reviews from me you know it’s no fluff. I hand out crap reviews and take them too What I would like to say is the following. I’ve been guiding for 30 years. I’ve bought great stuff and bad like all of you. These sol pants and clothes are simply amazing. The fit. They breathe. My girlfriend allowed me to wear them to a couple weddings. It’s a classy clean look. As far as the pants go I wear them everyday. I’d love to see a dark blue or navy option. Hint hint. But guys. This company cares. They support the industry. My clients all love their stuff too. If you’re a pro guide you always want to dress accordingly. Skwala hits every single want for me. I hope they can get into our fly shops in Canada too. A small market but very serious guides. Tight lines guys! The skwala rain jacket is so good it needs its own review. I’m just genuinely impressed with this company.

I don't write many gear reviews, most gear over time is quite frankly unremarkable or disappointing, leaving me wondering if the money I shelled out for it was really worth it. I've been fishing what seems like my entire life, even had a ten year stretch as a guide. What I find myself saying quite often these days whenever I'm fishing and wearing any of your products is, "I sure wish I had these 15-20 years ago". And i've had zero regret purchasing any of your products. Whether its the RS waders, RS boots, RS bibs, RS outpost jacket, RS Jacket, sol hoody, thermo layering, shorts, and now these wet wading socks which are the best made, I never hit the water without any of it; period end of story. Don't ever lose the edge you created, the anglers out there every day truly appreciate it. You have my money every time. Rich Strolis

Purchased my second Skwala Carbon jacket in the darker color for a just completed trip to Montana in June 2026. The stretch is as advertised allowing for multiple casting angles and options and I even rowed the drift boat comfortably. . . . perfect weight for June and certainly handled the rain we had with ease. Thank you Skwala for a great product ! Kent Richeson, Raleigh, NC

Age 65 with multiple surgeries on left foot. . . been on the hunt for a wading boot that has the necessary support and comfort for me to continue wade fishing as comfortably as possible. I have tried them all. . . . was pointed to Carbon boot on the suggestion of someone I met on the river and did my research on the midsole. Purchased the boots without trying them on and spent 9 days in Montana hiking and fishing. . . . ling story short the boots were tremendous ! My foot survived and the trip was a big success as I could comfortably spend more time on the water. . . . I did not add studs to the soles and was also pleasantly surprised at the traction I experienced. Thank you Skwala ! Kent Richeson, Raleigh, NC