Yea ,the hip waders are a bad idea.   :thumbdown   Two friends of mine started an April trip ,couple years ago, and dumped in the middle of Seagull.  They were both wearing hip waders.  -and no life vests! Fortunately, they went over so's that their feet were up and the boots were filled with air.  They both had the good luck to keep their air filled boots up until one guy was able to grab and cling to the floating food barrel and the other got a hold of the canoe. They hung on until they blew to shore , managed to gather most of their stuff (lost a tackle box, camera, and both rods  and reels ).  Their spare clothes and sleeping gear stayed dry so they avoided hypothermia, but the next day they turned around and drove the 650miles home.  They both shudder (and say" thank you, God", I'm betting) when ever they think of it.    Above all  else , wear something you can swim in at least well enough to keep your head above water...at least long enough to get them off. :o