Drying boots with newspaper

[cnelk]

Recently there have been some discussions about how to dry boots without a heat source.

Here is an old time trick that can come in handy.

 

[CoHiCntry]

Old trick that’s often overlooked, or forgotten about. Thanks for the reminder!

 

[couesbitten]

I've used newspaper many times, but I was thinking that a large bag of silica gel beads would do a better job and could be reused.

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Two shop towels folded to fit lengthwise and a foot warmer work well. Boot will be dry, or mostly dry, by the AM.

Edit: Remove insole and pour out any water first.

 

[rideold]

We used newspaper growing up all the time. Still do sometimes. I think one of the best is to heat up dry oatmeal in a frying pan and pour that into your boots. Just don't mix them up with the ones you eat

 

[Randle]

Yep been doing that for years

 

[Kholt456]

Thanks for the idea!

 

[nacgoat08]

I remember doing this as a kid, trying to get cleats to dry out.

 

[SWOHTR]

People don’t know this?

They might be shocked to learn you can drink water from a hose and pee outside too.

 

[1231]

Thanks for the idea. I’ll have to try it

 

[Elkhntr08]

I've used newspaper many times, but I was thinking that a large bag of silica gel beads would do a better job and could be reused.

We hang the newspapers during the day. Works better with a heat source.

 

[Deepwoods]

My go to as well, works extremely well when boots are saturated.

 

[Kevin Dill]

On rainy days in the tent I fire up the stove and dry things out. I might un-crumple a newspaper piece and actually read it. Footnotes you know.....

 

[dubsya]

Good trick

 

[SDHNTR]

The real trouble is finding a newspaper these days!

 

[Hilgy]

I've used newspaper many times, but I was thinking that a large bag of silica gel beads would do a better job and could be reused.

I have a set of dryers exactly like what you're describing. Cant remember where i got them but i pack them when we are hunting out of the wall tent. Good for three or 4 uses and then stick them in the microwave to reset them.

 

[Elmer J. Fudd]

Also a big fan of the newspaper method. Doest damage the leather like a boot dryer.

 

[Btaylor]

On rainy days in the tent I fire up the stove and dry things out. I might un-crumple a newspaper piece and actually read it. Footnotes you know.....

Cliff notes when you are glassing?

 

[Bowhunter811]

Classic trick I learned in scouts