Getting gear dry?

[HEsch]

I've got Goretex riding gear, but, on days like Sunday (absolutely torrential rain - they ended up closing the Waikato Expressway at Mercer due to flooding), it still gets wet through [eta: not through the seams - mostly at the edges ie cuffs, then if the liner gets wet it wicks water through] . Simply too much moisture. I have a 2 hour drive every weekend, so I can't pick my riding time to suit the weather.

What's the best way to get the gear dry, pronto?

I've tried spinning in the washing machine to fling excess out, but doesn't seem to work with the goretex like it used to with my ex's dririder (though maybe that says something about water repelling capability...)

I live in an apartment so I'm limited to indoor drying areas only (ie, the bathroom) on days where the rain is coming sideways. On fine days, I have a balcony, but on those days my gear doesn't get soaked. On Sunday I hung the jacket and pants to drip over a towel, and removed the liners to dry in the dryer, figured at least the inside layer would be dry in the morning...

[Jeff Sichoe]

Normally I try to buy my new seasons gear slightly before my current stuff wears out. Then on super wet days I just wear my older stuff and rotate through it that way. hardly ideal as it takes up extra space etc but at least you can avoid that horrible feeling of putting on wet gear.

Otherwise I hang my stuff in the lounge with the fire going, but of course that's not always possible for everyone.

If I didn't have a suitable hanging spot above the hearth i'd look at grabbing something like this...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MCYK894/ref=psdc_13397451_t4_B01D78DT2C

[eldog]

You do pretty well the same as me
Separate liners etc. Pat down with towel.
Hang to drop dry preferred over somewhere where there is air movement and/or sun/heat source. Not too hot though.

Alternatively warm air in dryer or hot water cupboard
Turn often

Technical garments may require more care.

Occasionally have to put damp gear on for the next ride. The discomfort doesn't last long as I put a couple more layers on to try to keep warm. Like a over/rain coat.

Surprising the nylon gear I use doesn't take long to dry in the air, if it's a warm day.

Try and put dry gear on underneath if necessary to keep body warm.

[Black Knight]

Amazon have packed a sad at being asked by the gubbermint to collect GST from kiwi buyers and remit funds back to NZ-Cant blame them really,tail wagging the dog.I understand that the Aussies asked the same,the net result being you can only buy from the Amazon Aust warehouse which has very limited supplies.Shame really but I guess Kiwi retailers will be smiling.

[HEsch]

You do pretty well the same as me
Separate liners etc. Pat down with towel.
Hang to drop dry preferred over somewhere where there is air movement and/or sun/heat source. Not too hot though.

Alternatively warm air in dryer or hot water cupboard
Turn often

Technical garments may require more care.

Occasionally have to put damp gear on for the next ride. The discomfort doesn't last long as I put a couple more layers on to try to keep warm. Like a over/rain coat.

Surprising the nylon gear I use doesn't take long to dry in the air, if it's a warm day.

Try and put dry gear on underneath if necessary to keep body warm.


Ahh, brainwave. Thank you. I don't have anywhere else to hang gear that isn't carpeted besides the bathroom, and I'd really like to avoid getting that wet, but I do have a HWC cupboard. Been meaning to put shelves up in it so should hurry up and do that so I can hang gear above the HWC.

I was reluctant to put the goretex in the dryer. 1) zips/hard bits, 2) don't want to damage it through heat (dryer doesn't have a "cool" cycle).

[Jeff Sichoe]

nah gore-tex actually recommend running gear through the dryer on tumble for 20 mins to restore waterproofing so don't worry about that :)

https://www.gore-tex.com/support/restoring-water-repellency

How to Restore Water Repellency
GORE-TEX Outerwear:
Machine wash your garment as described in the wash instructions. Line dry your garment, or tumble dry it on a warm, gentle cycle.
Once it is dry, tumble dry your garment for 20 minutes to reactivate the durable water-repellent (DWR) treatment on the outer fabric.
If unable to tumble dry, iron the dry garment on gentle setting (warm, no steam) by placing a towel or cloth between the garment and the iron. This will help reactivate the DWR treatment on your garment’s outer fabric.
When the factory applied treatment can no longer be reactivated, apply a new water-repellent treatment available as a pump-spray or a wash-in product to the garment's outer fabric.
Following spray application, tumble dry your garment for 20 minutes to reactivate the durable water-repellent (DWR) treatment on the outer fabric.

[HEsch]

nah gore-tex actually recommend running gear through the dryer on tumble for 20 mins to restore waterproofing so don't worry about that :)

https://www.gore-tex.com/support/restoring-water-repellency

How to Restore Water Repellency
GORE-TEX Outerwear:
Machine wash your garment as described in the wash instructions. Line dry your garment, or tumble dry it on a warm, gentle cycle.
Once it is dry, tumble dry your garment for 20 minutes to reactivate the durable water-repellent (DWR) treatment on the outer fabric.
If unable to tumble dry, iron the dry garment on gentle setting (warm, no steam) by placing a towel or cloth between the garment and the iron. This will help reactivate the DWR treatment on your garment’s outer fabric.
When the factory applied treatment can no longer be reactivated, apply a new water-repellent treatment available as a pump-spray or a wash-in product to the garment's outer fabric.
Following spray application, tumble dry your garment for 20 minutes to reactivate the durable water-repellent (DWR) treatment on the outer fabric.

Glad I asked - thanks so much, this is very helpful. Drier it is!

[OddDuck]

Dehumidifier, one with the dessicant option?

Have recently purchased one of these and am quite impressed with its performance in a small, enclosed environment. Recommend going top-end though if you're in a small apartment, the noise can be a problem if you're trying to get some sleep.

[HEsch]

Dehumidifier, one with the dessicant option?

Have recently purchased one of these and am quite impressed with its performance in a small, enclosed environment. Recommend going top-end though if you're in a small apartment, the noise can be a problem if you're trying to get some sleep.

Got one, but no way of hanging anything over/near it, and, that's the lounge anyway so it is carpet. Glad I have the dehumidifier though, makes the place loads drier/warmer. But yes, older, and so a bit noisy.

[BMWST?]

Put your gear AND dehumidifier in the bathroom?

[HEsch]

Put your gear AND dehumidifier in the bathroom?

I think both the drier and the HWC cupboard will negate the need for running cords across my apartment into the bathroom to power the dehumidifier in there.

[Swoop]

Really shit, rainy weather I use the ReVit outer waterproofs. I gave up on "technical" trousers as they love to leak, regardless of promises of water tightness.
Jackets are the same after a period of time.



Amazon have packed a sad at being asked by the gubbermint to collect GST from kiwi buyers and remit funds back to NZ-Cant blame them really,tail wagging the dog.I understand that the Aussies asked the same,the net result being you can only buy from the Amazon Aust warehouse which has very limited supplies.Shame really but I guess Kiwi retailers will be smiling.
The bastards will still refuse to stock products here in NZ, forcing the customer to seek overseas supply.
I've tried to source items here first, but always ended up with "we don't import that into NZ" even though they are the company representative/dealer for NZ.
Another cockup by labour. Even national realised it was a pointless exercise.

[neil.]

Glad I asked - thanks so much, this is very helpful. Drier it is!


Definitely agree, washing and drying goretex and similar products can make a big difference to waterproofing. Over time the pores in the fabric that are supposed to breathe get dirty, and the water just tracks on through.
I have a non-bike goretex jacket that starts leaking after a while, a good wash-n-dry sorts it out for a few more months

[HEsch]

HWC is a great 'tool'. I got slightly damp coming back from work last night so threw stuff in the cupboard haphazardly. It was practically toasted this morning when I suited up - *slightly* warm to the touch which is a huge improvement on wondering "is this dry or still cold/wet?".

[Moi]

HWC is a great 'tool'. I got slightly damp coming back from work last night so threw stuff in the cupboard haphazardly. It was practically toasted this morning when I suited up - *slightly* warm to the touch which is a huge improvement on wondering "is this dry or still cold/wet?".

A couple of thoughts... depending on how much space you have above the cylinder, put a couple of strong hooks in the ceiling of the cupboard to hang your gear. Also, if your HWC is too warm inside, just how good is the insulation on the cylinder? The second thought may ruin the first... :facepalm:

[HEsch]

A couple of thoughts... depending on how much space you have above the cylinder, put a couple of strong hooks in the ceiling of the cupboard to hang your gear. Also, if your HWC is too warm inside, just how good is the insulation on the cylinder? The second thought may ruin the first... :facepalm:

Shelves going up shortly

Possible renovation soon (next year or so) at which time the cylinder may get upgraded. Happy with it as is.

[Honest Andy]

(if you upgrade the cylinder, i.e. install a new one, then you will no longer have an airing cupboard: new cylinders have much better insulation and don't leak enough heat to dry anything much. Which is better for your power bill :yes:

[eldog]

I think both the drier and the HWC cupboard will negate the need for running cords across my apartment into the bathroom to power the dehumidifier in there.

cord(S):facepalm:, like is it an industrial machine?


Really shit, rainy weather I use the ReVit outer waterproofs. I gave up on "technical" trousers as they love to leak, regardless of promises of water tightness.
Jackets are the same after a period of time.
The bastards will still refuse to stock products here in NZ, forcing the customer to seek overseas supply.
I've tried to source items here first, but always ended up with "we don't import that into NZ" even though they are the company representative/dealer for NZ.

agree about technical garments, most are limited to being shower proof, but they can dry out quite quickly.
and
i do try and source stuff locally first too


HWC is a great 'tool'. I got slightly damp coming back from work last night so threw stuff in the cupboard haphazardly. It was practically toasted this morning when I suited up - *slightly* warm to the touch which is a huge improvement on wondering "is this dry or still cold/wet?".

Warm to touch, warm or hot suggest checking thermostat setting
the place I rented, the landlord got the plumber to check the HWC turned it down to 55 (bath safety)from 65
bloody hard to get grease off plates after that:blink:


Shelves going up shortly

Possible renovation soon (next year or so) at which time the cylinder may get upgraded. Happy with it as is.

FWIW i am still not convinced about long term gas HW supply.


(if you upgrade the cylinder, i.e. install a new one, then you will no longer have an airing cupboard: new cylinders have much better insulation and don't leak enough heat to dry anything much. Which is better for your power bill :yes:

true I replaced one a couple of years back, with an enamel lined one.
not convinced plumber has it right as if left for a while the hot water bursts out of any tap etc.
but the temp and supply is much better

and the elephant in the room is, buy a second set of gear.

[HEsch]

cord(S):facepalm:, like is it an industrial machine?

No, just no power socket in the bathroom, so I'd need to run something across the apartment from another socket to run the dehumidifier in there. Not that I'm going to do that, I have a drier, and now I know that goretex can go in the drier, that'll be the go.



Warm to touch, warm or hot suggest checking thermostat setting

"slightly" ie not cold/damp ie the HWC achieved what it needed to.
No issues with power bill or overheated hot water. I'm the landlord/owner.



FWIW i am still not convinced about long term gas HW supply.

Won't be going gas if cylinder is changed.

[R650R]

keep a bunch of sacrificial dry cotton rags stashed, use these to draw out moisture.

Its what I would dow ith my camera gear when doing storm pics/vids in cage. As well as wiping down and running aircon (dehumidify) I'd have them wrapped in clean super dry rags loosely.....

I have small cheap Dehumudifier and its quiet as, ocassiovnally use in small room with clothes airer when desperate for clean clothes lol

[90s]

I was in Lynn Mall a few weeks ago and in the store opposite countdown that does all this deal stuff they had this:

https://yaoota.com/en-ng/product/universal-innoware-electric-portable-clothes-dryer-laundry-d-price-from-jumia-nigeria

My sister-in-law has one and says its excellent. Could do the job for you.

[GazzaH]

So insulate the cupboard, not the cylinder. Easy peasy.

Or get an over-sized evacuated tube solar water heater thing to cook the whole house on a winter's day.

Boil oodles of water in the summer for lashings of tea and steam-powered turbine generators to charge the electric chariot.