First Look: Sitka Delta VentLite Zip GTX Wader

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posted on October 31, 2025
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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 to-date, powered by Sitka’s VentLite GTX boot technology that promises maximum breathability and precise temperature control.

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"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.”

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Building on the foundation of the formidable Delta Pro Zip GTX Wader, the Deta VentLite Zip GTX integrates the all-season performance of the VentLite GTX wading boot. Lightweight yet durable, with exoskeleton reinforcements for puncture and wear resistance, these waders are built to tackle any challenge.

Gore-Tex Pro upper and legs ensure complete waterproofing, while internal knee pads, Cordura panels, and a durable Cordura webbing belt provide long-lasting protection in the harshest environments. High handwarmer pockets, two water-resistant zippered storage pockets, and a streamlined suspension system keep hunters comfortable, while the overhauled boot outsole with Sitka Apex Tread System delivers traction and easy removal at the end of the day. Finally, PrimaLoft Gold insulation provides critical warmth in freezing conditions while ventilating and expelling moisture on warmer days.

Wader boots

Features

  • Gore-Tex Pro upper and legs
  • High handwarmer pockets are positioned to shed water away from the pocket
  • Cordura webbing belt
  • Water-resistant chest pockets
  • Interior mesh pocket
  • Internal knee pads and Cordura panels
  • Streamlined, adjustable suspension
  • MSRP: $1500

Learn more at sitkagear.com.

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