Urination relief hatch for waterproof waders and foul weather gear

A relief hatch retro-fit kit configured to attach to a pair of pants, the pair of pants comprising a first and second foot or boot portion joined respectively to a first and second leg portion, wherein the first and second leg portions are joined to a torso portion terminating generally at or between a waist and a neck of a wearer and wherein the pair of pants comprise a substantially waterproof material, the kit comprising:

• a substantially rigid base sealable to the pair of pants and disposable in a groin section of the pair of pants, wherein the base forms an aperture;
• a substantially rigid lid connectable to the base and configured to engage the aperture;
• a seal disposed between the base and the lid forming a waterproof closure between the base and the lid when the lid is in a closed position;
• a cutting template for marking on the pair of pants a cut path;
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• an adhesive creating a permanent waterproof bond between the base and the pair of pants.

A relief hatch retro-fit kit configured to attach to a pair of pants, the pair of pants comprising a first and second foot or boot portion joined respectively to a first and second leg portion, wherein the first and second leg portions are joined to a torso portion terminating generally at or between a waist and a neck of a wearer and wherein the pair of pants comprise a substantially waterproof material, the kit comprising:

• a substantially rigid base sealable to the pair of pants and disposable in a groin section of the pair of pants, wherein the base forms an aperture;
• a substantially rigid lid pivotably connectable to the base and configured to engage the aperture;
• a seal disposed between the base and the lid forming a waterproof closure between the base and the lid when the lid is in a closed position;
• a manually releasable latch connected to the base and configured to retain the lid in the closed position or a compression latch connected to either the lid or base and configured to secure together the lid and base;
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• a second seal configured for placement between the base and the pair of pants, the second seal forming a waterproof seal between the pair of pants and the base.