Wearing waders on the plane
 

I am referring to those overalls with the rubber boots attached. I would wear trousers underneath the waders because I likely would have to remove them thru security.

While I see these outfits in Anchorage at the Penn Air and Era lounges, I can't recall any in O'Hare or Seattle, where I will be. Is wearing them just too weird?

The reason I would even consider wearing them is because they are crucial to the enjoyment of my trip so I do not want to pack them for fear they will be lost. I could carry them on, but that would be about 100% of my carryon luggage and I have some important camera gear as well, plus the normal carryon essentials that should not be checked.

I will not be fishing, just wading while wildlife watching. So there are no poles or tackle.

Thank you.

You could really throw TSA for a loop by going commando style while wearing waders. Not sure they have a procedure in their manuals for that.

Just tell them you need to wear the waders in the event of a water landing.

So, you wouldn't need to wear them through security since they shouldn't be checking to see how many carry-ons you have. It's the gate agent you need to get past.

I would probably just take them as a third carry-on, and if the gate agent objected, I would put them on to wear onto the plane. To me, it's like taking a winter coat with you onto the plane with two carry-ons. You've got this big, bulky piece of clothing you won't need on the plane, but need to put someplace.

Alternatively, get a shopping bag from one of the airport stores and put them in there. Most airlines don't object to airport shopping.

Gosh, they will be useful when the washroom is occupiesd, you wont need to leave your seat, just hope the aircraft does not do a loop

The shopping bag is a wonderful idea! I have decided to mail the waders in advance as suggested by some people in the Fodor's Lounge. Now why didn't I think of that?! They had some good comments too, along the lines of hoping there are no loopty-loops.

I hope seatbelt Wally sees this posting. It could be a solution to his problem with being unable to reach the restroom.