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Title: Peet Dryers
Post by: Ed on January 27, 2012

Hi folks,

As I'm pretty obsessive about keeping my boots in good nick (rinse, shampoo, rinse, proof and brush after every outing) It seems they spend half their time drying out and half their time on my feet.

I'm considering a peet dryer, the goretex website says gentle convection type footwear dryers should be fine for hiking boots, does anyone here have any thoughts on that?

Ed

Title: Re: Peet Dryers
Post by: Mourneman on January 29, 2012

Never seen this post until now,was sure you mispelled it,"peet dryer"googled it was quite surprised as it seemed very useful as I always clean my boots after each hike,wonder what the retail is on it?

Title: Re: Peet Dryers
Post by: Ed on January 30, 2012

http://www.greenacresupplies.co.uk/Go_PEET_Dryer_M04P-UK.htm

This is the cheapest ive been able to find them with UK power (you can get the US power ones for tuppence it seems)

Look how cheap they are in the US

http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B001J4HQ76/?tag=moneysaver-20

Wonder if there's a UK branded alternative?

Title: Re: Peet Dryers
Post by: dean1970 on January 30, 2012

flippin expensive  :o

I take it your boots are not GTX type?

Not sure why you think you need to use such a device.

I was always told to just let them dry without using direct heat etc.

Title: Re: Peet Dryers
Post by: Ed on January 30, 2012

Mostly to get rid of sweat.
I give them a thorough rinse down using the shower head 3-4 times during my cleaning regimen (theyre left like new immediately after every walk - even the soles) - during that inevitably some water gets in.

I usually stuff them with newspaper - takes them between 12 hours and a day to dry out, but that's with leaving the heat on to heat the room they're in - and I find that wasteful.

I use my boots every day as well as for the hillwalking - people often doubt from looking at them that theyve ever seen a hill at all!

I won't be paying that price for them, but if I can find a cheaper (yet still gentle and safe) alternative, I'll go for it.

Title: Re: Peet Dryers
Post by: Spud on January 30, 2012

Ive a pair of boots to dry after yesterday, you can have a go at them if you like, but it will take more than a peet dryer!  :o  lol

Title: Re: Peet Dryers
Post by: LandyLiam on January 30, 2012

ebay
£4.44
free postage
sorted  ;D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12W-220V-Portable-Shoes-Boot-Glove-Warmer-Dryer-Dry-/200543760492?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2eb156f06c

Title: Re: Peet Dryers
Post by: dean1970 on January 31, 2012

Quote from: LandyLiam on January 30, 2012

ebay
£4.44
free postage
sorted  ;D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12W-220V-Portable-Shoes-Boot-Glove-Warmer-Dryer-Dry-/200543760492?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2eb156f06c

 :D oh dear, they are just nasty looking things.

Could always just stick a hair dryer in each boot

Title: Re: Peet Dryers
Post by: dean1970 on February 01, 2012

Must be a solar powered dryer  ;D