What are the boot dryer options?

[2-Stix]

My uncles use the Peets for elk hunts, but the propane one is finicky. The backpackers use the Grakksaw.

Any other options that are electronic? Propane? Batteries? I need to get something for elk camp this year. I can look on google but wanted something from this community that has been used.

 

[Wheels]

If you have electricity, a string of christmas tree lights stuffed into the boots works great.

 

[geterdone]

If you have power, the dryguy boot dryers are the best I have used. I use mine during snowmobiling season for gloves and boots.

I would also try to find a new sock, boot, and gaitor combo that keeps your feet dry instead of relying on a boot dryer.

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[Wrench]

What's finicky on the propane?

Mine takes a bit to purge but once that's done it is easy to light.

 

[2-Stix]

We have a generator sometimes. I run Crispis, kuiu gators and darn tough socks...the issue is sweaty feet.

The Peets does not always stay lit for us. I think I will go with the Grakksaw and bring a power bank and solar charger.

 

[dubbeltap69]

Great idea. Thanks!

If you have electricity, a string of christmas tree lights stuffed into the boots works great.

 

[Agomez]

Use dryguy here too. Works great.

 

[TrendyRendy]

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[rcb2000]

We have a generator sometimes. I run Crispis, kuiu gators and darn tough socks...the issue is sweaty feet.

The Peets does not always stay lit for us. I think I will go with the Grakksaw and bring a power bank and solar charger.

Keep in mind Peet and other use circulation and some heat to dry,, Grakksaw is pure circulation, so really only work if you have a warm/dry environment to pull air from (like the top of a teepee or such)

 

[Macintosh]

Reviving this old thread, and not sure what, if anything, has changed. Interested in a set of battery powered (ie away from truck or electrical outlet) boot drier for wx with below-freezing nights. Hot tent, but not sure how hot it’ll be or for how long. Has anyone found a particular model they like for this use?

 

[Laelkhunter]

Not aware of any battery powered boot dryers. Any dryers that have to heat up to work well will probably be a drain on batteries even rechargeable lithiums. I use the Peet electric dryers. I have the Cabelas model that is made by Peet. It also came with a pair of small modules that slide into the boot and you plug it in. Works really well, and a lot easier to pack the standup model.

 

[Legend]

Reviving this old thread. Interested in a set of battery powered (ie away from truck or electrical outlet) boot drier for wx with below-freezing nights. Hot tent, but not sure how hot it’ll be or for how long. Had anyone found a particular model they like for this use?

I dont know how to link an old thread. Search for

Homemade Backcountry Boot Dryer​

I followed his plan and made a couple sets. They work and they are quiet. May not dry a boot you filled with water.

 

[Macintosh]

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Thread 'Homemade Backcountry Boot Dryer'

Jan 8, 2024

Boot dryer blowing air only (no heat), but runs at about 1.5W (.3A, 5V) on a USB so can run off a battery pack or other charging device. Added an optional online switch.

Saw similar online for $90 and figured I could make my own simply enough. About an hour in CAD, 3d printer, $15 buying some fans and a switch on Amazon and 10 minutes splicing wires. Fun project to play, not sure how useful.

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[Macintosh]

@Legend you can just paste the url from the old thread into a new post. those look like the graksaw ones. I dont have a printer and not interested in diy in this case. However I would be very interested in how well they dry boots in cold temps, as Im guessing that would apply to the graksaw ones as well. Im in a very wet area, frequent mandatory cross swamps and open water while hunting, so I use rubber knee boots. Keeps my feet dry but theres definitely moisture from my feet. Nighttime temps usually 20’s-30’s. Any thoughts on how these work in this case?

 

[Legend]

@Legend you can just paste the url from the old thread into a new post. those look like the graksaw ones. I dont have a printer and not interested in diy in this case. However I would be very interested in how well they dry boots in cold temps, as Im guessing that would apply to the graksaw ones as well. Im in a very wet area, frequent mandatory cross swamps and open water while hunting, so I use rubber knee boots. Keeps my feet dry but theres definitely moisture from my feet. Nighttime temps usually 20’s-30’s. Any thoughts on how these work in this case?

Thanks for the link. Yes these are a gracksaw knockoff.

Lot's of variables in how fast these will dry a boot. If you are in a humid area it will take a long time/maybe never. If you have a hot tent then the humidity level will be very low inside and they will work.

To test mine I took a boot and filled it full of water and dumped them out. Then ran these overnight in my garage. I was pleased with the amount of moisture removed in a 10hour dry time. They work better than any other idea I have seen/tried. Not completely dry but certainly goog enough. This was a worse case fill your boot scenario.

Temp will play a role but even in cold temps they will work. I am just guessing but if you have enough battery and ran them every night I think they will dry the sweat out even if it is cold.

 

[alexnelon]

Those around-the-neck dual rechargeable fans on amazon work better than they should for the price.