Need Boot Dryer Advice

My PEET boot dryer died at the end of last season and I'm looking for another one.

The thing was relatively cheap ($69?) didn't seem very well built and still lasted 5 years, so could probably just buy any one that I see from Backcountry.com.

But... anybody have an input, experience or recommendations?

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Pull out liners, then place shells and liners a safe distance from the woodstove. Presto. Dry boots in the morning.

http://www.amazon.com/DryGuy-TurboDry-Shoe-Dryer-Warmer/dp/B005LZUEJG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1384735841&sr=8-5&keywords=Ski+Boot+Dryer

That is what I use.  But I also like to use them on the drive to the mountain to get my boots warm.  It really helped a few of my boot problems.   They are also powerful enough to do 2 pairs of boots in an evening.  They are rather well built, mine are going on year 3 I believe.  

They don't have the power of a larger dryer, but the portability is well worth it for the way I ski.  

SBR... the woodstove thing doesn't work for us for a few reasons.

Boots/bootbags and all wet ski gear are kept and dried in the "spa" (bathroom/kitchen) which is a separate building, that is closer to the car saving walking and valuable floor space in the cabin.  Plus, the boot driers are set and forget, almost.  The PEET did 2 at once, so if I made a midnight run to the bathroom, I'd take Zelda's boots off and put Neve's on.

I have a portable like footers that can do one pair. Ideally I'd like a "floor model" that could do 3 but I've never seen it.

I saw one today at ski barn with a UV Light for extra cootie killing. Any thing even slightly legit about that?

Harvey wrote

SBR... the woodstove thing doesn't work for us for a few reasons.

Fair enough. I am a big fan of pulling out the liners, though. You'd be surprised how damp it can get between the outside of the liner and the shell.

Actually another point I neglected... some nights we don't run the woodstove and go on electric to let the fire go out so we can clean the ash. Also summers we get wet boots too.

Good to know about UV.

Although not as effective as a dedicated boot drier, or SBR's woodstove, removing the liners and jamming them full of newspaper etc  works wonders too.  

+ 2 on the UV sterilization....especially in the summer.   My son's soccer cleats live outside in the sun when they aren't on his feet.  

Also a good "killing frost" seems to reduce any of the  bacteria/mildew/mold etc that seems to magically appear on wet stinky foot wear.  Nothing like leaving some boot liners out in -40 degrees to kill anything living on them.
Though it's not really a great technique should you have a dawn patrol mission the next morning......

TD

The dry guy.  Good for two pairs of boots.  Heats them up nicely for a nice comfy fit in the morning.  I have hotronics, the heat sticks and the dry guy.   It is by far the best dryer with a heating feature that I have found.

What if you're sitting in the locker room and suddenly some lunatic jumps up on the bench ranting and pisses all over your ski boots?

tjf1967 wrote

The dry guy.  Good for two pairs of boots.  Heats them up nicely for a nice comfy fit in the morning.  I have hotronics, the heat sticks and the dry guy.   It is by far the best dryer with a heating feature that I have found.

I like the looks of it. I think I am there.



I'm seeing it for $89.

I have a dry guy. It works great. You can do 4 boots at one time. We also use it for gloves and mittens.

thanks guys I think I just found a perfect Christmas present for mrs snowbunski!

gorgonzola wrote

thanks guys I think I just found a perfect Christmas present for mrs snowbunski!

Um, no. C'mon, Mr. romantic.. What, do you want a sweater or two from her? sheesh

Benny Profane wrote

gorgonzola wrote

thanks guys I think I just found a perfect Christmas present for mrs snowbunski!

Um, no. C'mon, Mr. romantic.. What, do you want a sweater or two from her? sheesh

Um, yes... Comfy dry tootsies makes for many days of long slow cozy lift rides and snuggly nights