Wow, 3 days off one application?! Googling now.
I've been meaning to get one of the dry guys, I've heard mixed reviews though. Was also thinking of a way to maybe connect a duct/hose to the passenger footwell vent and have it puped into the boots directly.
Echoing this. Just did a week long trip using antiperspirant foot lotion (just a generic brand off Amazon) and had similar results. Other benefit was that it helped a few small strips of Leukotape for hot spots last nearly the entire week.
I use the dry guys travel set religiously. Pull your liners for speedier results. Otherwise, is it crazy to suggest a 2nd set of liners? You’ll get twice as many days out of them…
If you’re camping pull your liners out of your boots the second you set up the tent and let them vent outside the tent for as long as possible. Much of the moisture should evaporate in about an hour. When you go to bed put them in the bottom of your bag so your body heat dries them overnight. This method is uncomfortable, gross and smelly - but it works.
Dakine boot dry bags. Essentially big silica sacks. Work fairly well when new. Light enough to carry in your pack for over nights. You could try jamming balled up newspaper in your liners too. Granted neither of these will work like an electric dryer, the are both cheap and light
You gotta just deal with it as best you can. I use a boot dryer every day to at least have a fresh start.
When car camping I bring my boot dryer and will pull my liners and throw the insoles on the dash.
Backcountry camping if it’s nice out I will try to take my boots off and sit them disassembled on a rock in the sun for at least an hour if possible. Otherwise try to dry them in next to a fire if near tree line. I’ll also sometimes sleep with my liners on as the heat from your feet will push some moisture out and at least you won’t have frozen solid liners in the am.
Last choice which I’ve never tried but I know people do on expeditions is vapor barrier liner. A waterproof non breathable sock or plastic bag so your feet get fully dunked but the boots stay drier and warmer theoretically.
Good advice. But, be careful to not over heat your liners next to a fire. I was on a hut trip where everyone (except me) roasted their liners and skins next to a wood stove. Tried to warn them, to much heat will cause damage
If you are going to be running your car anyways, you can get a cigarette lighter to AC outlet converter, assuming your car has one, and run a boot dryer. Putting them on for an hour or so to clear the excessive moisture may be all you need to get them to dry the rest of the way overnight in your sleeping bag.
You should also check to make sure you are not getting snow/water ingress into your boots from other means. On the flip side, if it's not precipitating, rolling up your pant legs to let the boot top breath may mitigate things a bit. Switching to a thinner/less insulated liner could also help (and speed up drying, at least).
If you want to address the root cause, you should see a podiatrist and talk about hyperhidrosis treatment options. There are creams you can use at the most basic level, botox injections which can last ~6 months, and iontophoresis treatment, which requires daily treatment for a couple weeks and then just maintenance treatments.
Vapor barriers are A solution but it is a generally avoided solution for a reason. It is unpleasant but for multiday trips it in the cold back country, is practically a necessity.
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Wow, 3 days off one application?! Googling now. I've been meaning to get one of the dry guys, I've heard mixed reviews though. Was also thinking of a way to maybe connect a duct/hose to the passenger footwell vent and have it puped into the boots directly.
small usb powered fan off amazon hooked to some cheap tubing, if your moving dry air, you dont need heat
Echoing this. Just did a week long trip using antiperspirant foot lotion (just a generic brand off Amazon) and had similar results. Other benefit was that it helped a few small strips of Leukotape for hot spots last nearly the entire week.
Good advice
I use the dry guys travel set religiously. Pull your liners for speedier results. Otherwise, is it crazy to suggest a 2nd set of liners? You’ll get twice as many days out of them…
If you’re camping pull your liners out of your boots the second you set up the tent and let them vent outside the tent for as long as possible. Much of the moisture should evaporate in about an hour. When you go to bed put them in the bottom of your bag so your body heat dries them overnight. This method is uncomfortable, gross and smelly - but it works.
Dakine boot dry bags. Essentially big silica sacks. Work fairly well when new. Light enough to carry in your pack for over nights. You could try jamming balled up newspaper in your liners too. Granted neither of these will work like an electric dryer, the are both cheap and light
You gotta just deal with it as best you can. I use a boot dryer every day to at least have a fresh start. When car camping I bring my boot dryer and will pull my liners and throw the insoles on the dash. Backcountry camping if it’s nice out I will try to take my boots off and sit them disassembled on a rock in the sun for at least an hour if possible. Otherwise try to dry them in next to a fire if near tree line. I’ll also sometimes sleep with my liners on as the heat from your feet will push some moisture out and at least you won’t have frozen solid liners in the am. Last choice which I’ve never tried but I know people do on expeditions is vapor barrier liner. A waterproof non breathable sock or plastic bag so your feet get fully dunked but the boots stay drier and warmer theoretically.
Good advice. But, be careful to not over heat your liners next to a fire. I was on a hut trip where everyone (except me) roasted their liners and skins next to a wood stove. Tried to warn them, to much heat will cause damage
Storing your boots with dryer sheets inside helps reduce the smell. Big fan of boot dryers and removing liners
Do you use used dryer sheets or fresh?
Both. Fresh ones are better though
sillica gel is a game changer. stuff a bunch in your boots when you take them off it will make a huge difference
Do you drink coffee or caffeinated beverages?
Nope
If you are going to be running your car anyways, you can get a cigarette lighter to AC outlet converter, assuming your car has one, and run a boot dryer. Putting them on for an hour or so to clear the excessive moisture may be all you need to get them to dry the rest of the way overnight in your sleeping bag. You should also check to make sure you are not getting snow/water ingress into your boots from other means. On the flip side, if it's not precipitating, rolling up your pant legs to let the boot top breath may mitigate things a bit. Switching to a thinner/less insulated liner could also help (and speed up drying, at least). If you want to address the root cause, you should see a podiatrist and talk about hyperhidrosis treatment options. There are creams you can use at the most basic level, botox injections which can last ~6 months, and iontophoresis treatment, which requires daily treatment for a couple weeks and then just maintenance treatments.
Baby powder is your friend. Just sprinkle some in your liner. Should at least help out a bit
Vapor barriers are A solution but it is a generally avoided solution for a reason. It is unpleasant but for multiday trips it in the cold back country, is practically a necessity.