I have been using the mag 2 for nearly a year now. They have handled everything I have dished out, like walking through brush, falling down, etc. They are very easy to move around in and getting up and down from the yak. I fish a lot during the winter and these guys are a great way to keep me dry. With the addition of a good wading shoe and pfd, I will be in these an average of 6-8 hours a day with no problems. I haven't had any issues with leaks or anything starting to wear out so far. These are definitely cool to cold weather waders as they get pretty hot when the weather starts to warm, but wintertime and good inside layers keep me nice and toasty. They have an inside pocket but I haven't used it because of my pfd's ample pockets. We tested these out last summer at the lake and purposely fell out of the yak to see how much water would get in. With the belt, straps, and Chinook pfd, it only leaked a very small amount at the top. Of course we were also practicing reentry, so we were in and out very quickly. Overall, I have found these to be great waders for year round fishing here in Texas.