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..._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/res...ter-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/res...ter-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...