Boot Dryers for Travel

[Flowergirl88]

Any suggestions for boot dryers for trips? We're staying at the Lake Louise Inn and I asked them if they had boot dryers, and unfortunately... NOPE. We'll definitely have to bring our own. We had the Dry Guy last year and I wasn't super impressed with it -

DryGuy Force Dry Boot, Shoe and Glove Dryer | REI Co-op

Moisture can linger in your footwear for days, causing deterioration and discomfort. The DryGuy Force Dry boot, shoe and glove dryer safely eliminates moisture from your gear in approximately an hour.

www.rei.com

This was the smaller model though... the bigger one is too big to take with us! The bigger model worked great at Alta Ski Lodge ;)

Thanks in advance for your help / recommendations!

 

[snoWYmonkey]

During the pandemic, I used the dry guy travel guy DX version and actually used it for over 100 days and found that it did a very decent job. Then again I was comparing it to our own built in system for over 100 lockers.

Best of luck and have a wonderful trip!

 

[TNtoTaos]

Any suggestions for boot dryers for trips? We're staying at the Lake Louise Inn and I asked them if they had boot dryers, and unfortunately... NOPE. We'll definitely have to bring our own. We had the Dry Guy last year and I wasn't super impressed with it -

I've used the Dry Guy portable ones for 3 seasons now, and found them to be very satisfactory. There does seem to be more than one model of them though -- with and without a built-in fan. The ones with the fan work much better. I'm not sure how to tell them apart except for very careful reading of the description.

 

[marzNC]

For one pair of boots, having boot dryers without a fan works fine. For a family with 2+ pairs of boots, definitely need a boot dryer with a fan.

I have an old version of the Thermic boot/glove dryer. I like the fact that I can use it to dry gloves as well as boots. There are a few different versions out there. An older version can be found on sale as far as I can tell. I got mine 15 years ago off eBay.

DRYER (US)

us.therm-ic.com

 

[MissySki]

I use the orange travel Dry Guys with the fans as well, have always done a good job.

 

[nopoleskier]

I've been using the travel "dry guys" w/fans too- work great and TSA apparently knows what they are in my suitcase :-)

 

[TNtoTaos]

For one pair of boots, having boot dryers without a fan works fine. For a family with 2+ pairs of boots, definitely need a boot dryer with a fan.

I disagree; I've seen the Dry Guys without fans, and they definitely don't work as well -- the don't really get the air down into the front of the boot. I would avoid those.

 

[marzNC]

I disagree; I've seen the Dry Guys without fans, and they definitely don't work as well -- the don't really get the air down into the front of the boot. I would avoid those.

I've been using the Dry Guy "sticks" without a fan for quite a while. One trip I forgot to bring a boot dryer and bought the cheaper and smaller option. Bill bought the sticks with a small fan at the end. I'm thinking about the version where the stick goes IN the boot. I know there are people who worry about their custom footbeds but I'm not worried based on experience.

https://www.amazon.com/DryGuy-Travel-Boot-Dryer-Warmer/dp/B010A5JC6W

 

[TNtoTaos]

I've been using the Dry Guy "sticks" without a fan for quite a while. One trip I forgot to bring a boot dryer and bought the cheaper and smaller option. Bill bought the sticks with a small fan at the end. I'm thinking about the version where the stick goes IN the boot. I know there are people who worry about their custom footbeds but I'm not worried based on experience.

https://www.amazon.com/DryGuy-Travel-Boot-Dryer-Warmer/dp/B010A5JC6W

Yep, that's the one I use, and it does have a little fan -- note it says "forced air" in the description. They are fine for custom footbeds -- have never had an issue with mine.

 

[kmb5662]

I've never used them, but these look intriguing. Curious if anyone here has used them...

Winter Sports Moisture Absorbers - shoe & boot Drying inserts - Boot Bananas US

Super absorbent, silica-stuffed fabric bananas: rapid drying technology without the need for heat or electricity!

www.bootbananas.com

 

[TNtoTaos]

Never saw these -- they're very cute, but I wonder how effectively they would dry ski boots. Would be interested to hear from anyone who's used them.

 

[Flowergirl88]

WOAH! Just got back from a holiday tree lighting/downtown festival in our little town and... all these awesome responses! You ladies are the BEST!!! I'm about to check online for the Travel Boot Dryer and the Thermic models. Not sure about the fruity feet, not sure I want to take a risk with six year olds + wet boots on the mountain ;)

 

[Flowergirl88]

P.S. - I just realized that I need to find a photo of myself and change my profile! On my list of to do's soon!

 

[TNtoTaos]

WOAH! Just got back from a holiday tree lighting/downtown festival in our little town and... all these awesome responses! You ladies are the BEST!!! I'm about to check online for the Travel Boot Dryer and the Thermic models. Not sure about the fruity feet, not sure I want to take a risk with six year olds + wet boots on the mountain ;)

See? All you have to do is get us started on some interesting topic, and you'll get more info than you know what to do with -- and welcome!

 

[Flowergirl88]

See? All you have to do is get us started on some interesting topic, and you'll get more info than you know what to do with -- and welcome!

 

[Jilly]

I use these.....all the time. But I'm that person that takes the liner out EVERY night.

 

[Flowergirl88]

Hahahaa! I have to thank @marzNC for introducing me to this group. I would have continued to be completely clueless! Or just bombarding her nonstop with alllllllll my questions without a break! I did see CRAZY $200 RT tix to Alberqurque today for Jan and Feb dates. I'm out of vacation days for the one week ski clinic, but I would love to head out to Taos for just a few days by myself! Unfortunately, I don't think I've posted enough to be able to access the group(s) that discusses the Tao trips this season!!! Booooooo!

 

[Flowergirl88]

I use these.....all the time. But I'm that person that takes the liner out EVERY night.View attachment 19673

Ooooooo... VERY interesting. I haven't seen these before!

 

[Jilly]

I think @marzNC and I have the same thing. No fans, just warm gentle heat

 

[TNtoTaos]

I think @marzNC and I have the same thing. No fans, just warm gentle heat

Do you put them in the liners, outside of the boots? I usually leave my liners in for the days I'm skiing, and take them out when I get home.