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Heated Boot Bag
And just like the boots, the Lange version costs more than the Rossi version.
It'll go on sale eventually just like the Rossi. They were the same price a few weeks ago.
Yeah I bought the Lange version last year (or the year before?) for cheap, as well. I actually wanted the Rossi red, but it cost more.
I have the heated Transpack. It gets warm after being plugged into the wall for a half hour, and stays warm. But I plug it into the cigarette lighter, and the boots are nice and warm when I reach the hill. A season and a half so far, durable. It's not big enough for a lot of other gear, though. The helmet rides on the outside, and I put the face mask, skull cap, and other head gear inside the helmet.
There are pockets all over it, and although they are slim they fit snacks, boot gloves, and little sundries (chapstick, hand cream, etc.). I stuff extra socks and mittens inside, above the boots.
Those warm boots are wonderful. I cannot imagine leaving it plugged in overnight - there's just no need for it. I do think that heated seats in the car could get you part way there.
There are pockets all over it, and although they are slim they fit snacks, boot gloves, and little sundries (chapstick, hand cream, etc.). I stuff extra socks and mittens inside, above the boots.
Those warm boots are wonderful. I cannot imagine leaving it plugged in overnight - there's just no need for it. I do think that heated seats in the car could get you part way there.
OK. I'm really wanting to get the Kulkea but I'm pushing the envelope with ski purchases this year. The Razer Tune blew my budget (thankfully my wife doesn't know how much I really paid) and my waxing iron has been acting up so that needs to be replaced.
I can suck it up and go another season, but beside having a heated boot bag, it looks incredibly organized (even the pockets have pockets!) which appeals to my OCD and seems to be the largest volume out there of the heated ones. As a coach, I carry a ton of stuff. Currently using this one from Swix and it is usually full to the point zippering the top is difficult it I believe it is listed as 65L. The Kulkea heated boot trekker is 62L, but because it is better organized, it should be able to handle everything that goes in the swix, right?
If I order this, there a good chance (at a minimum) wifey will be ordering something of at least equal value and/or worse, it will be a long lonely winter
Somebody tell me it's worth the risk.
I can suck it up and go another season, but beside having a heated boot bag, it looks incredibly organized (even the pockets have pockets!) which appeals to my OCD and seems to be the largest volume out there of the heated ones. As a coach, I carry a ton of stuff. Currently using this one from Swix and it is usually full to the point zippering the top is difficult it I believe it is listed as 65L. The Kulkea heated boot trekker is 62L, but because it is better organized, it should be able to handle everything that goes in the swix, right?
If I order this, there a good chance (at a minimum) wifey will be ordering something of at least equal value and/or worse, it will be a long lonely winter
Somebody tell me it's worth the risk.
I will say, the ability, nay, luxury of being able to keep the boots separate in the @KULKEA bag is worth any difference from the Snow Eagle, the bag formally known as Hot Gear.
Being a Rossi guy I would love to have that beautiful bag , but unfortunately I ski Mammoth and for some reason they have these tubes that you put your boot in and for a quarter, yes a quarter they blow hot air into your boot , and of course there everywhere.
Just not the same...a good heated bag will also warm the shell making the boot that much more toasty.
A heated boot bag makes the shell warm so it is also much easier to put on.
Maybe if you give her a gift cert of equal value you can avoid the lonely part of that long winter. But don't forget V-day, and no gift certs for that.OK. I'm really wanting to get the Kulkea but I'm pushing the envelope with ski purchases this year. The Razer Tune blew my budget (thankfully my wife doesn't know how much I really paid) and my waxing iron has been acting up so that needs to be replaced.
I can suck it up and go another season, but beside having a heated boot bag, it looks incredibly organized (even the pockets have pockets!) which appeals to my OCD and seems to be the largest volume out there of the heated ones. As a coach, I carry a ton of stuff. Currently using this one from Swix and it is usually full to the point zippering the top is difficult it I believe it is listed as 65L. The Kulkea heated boot trekker is 62L, but because it is better organized, it should be able to handle everything that goes in the swix, right?
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If I order this, there a good chance (at a minimum) wifey will be ordering something of at least equal value and/or worse, it will be a long lonely winter
Somebody tell me it's worth the risk.
P.S. The Kulkea's are the best organized bag I've ever seen and I just have the Powder Trekker (which has a built in goggle garage, squee!, but is missing the dedicated glove pockets). You'll be in OCD/ADD heaven because there's a place for everything and there're so many you'll constantly forget and discover new cool things.OK. I'm really wanting to get the Kulkea but I'm pushing the envelope with ski purchases this year. The Razer Tune blew my budget (thankfully my wife doesn't know how much I really paid) and my waxing iron has been acting up so that needs to be replaced.
I can suck it up and go another season, but beside having a heated boot bag, it looks incredibly organized (even the pockets have pockets!) which appeals to my OCD and seems to be the largest volume out there of the heated ones. As a coach, I carry a ton of stuff. Currently using this one from Swix and it is usually full to the point zippering the top is difficult it I believe it is listed as 65L. The Kulkea heated boot trekker is 62L, but because it is better organized, it should be able to handle everything that goes in the swix, right?
If I order this, there a good chance (at a minimum) wifey will be ordering something of at least equal value and/or worse, it will be a long lonely winter
Somebody tell me it's worth the risk.
Personally, I don't need someone dictating where to put my gloves and goggles. I like the huge HG WC bag with its outrageous volume and large, multipurpose pockets. When your gloves are larger than the glove space, what do you do? What do you do? (don't drink, don't smoke; small joke here for Ant fans).
I'll admit to a bit of an OCD problem
, but regardless I enjoy not having to go through everything in my bag when I'm just after one item and dedicated pockets help me avoid that
Interesting. So if you use a heated boot bag, what would you put in the heated part? Helmet?
Heated compartment holds boots with liners removed; I use the laces and they are easier and more comfortable to put on liners first, then stick foot and liner into boot. I'll put my speed suit in there, too, if I feel like a treat. Above the heated compartment there is a large shelf that holds gloves, socks, stealth top, and other soft goods. This area is semi-heated as the heat from below keeps it warm. Helmet goes into the helmet carrier on the top of the bag. Large pockets on either side hold more gloves (if necessary for conditions), Ski Trax, water bottle, coffee go-cup, ski tools, brushes. Front pockets hold passes, hand warmers, two pair of googles and various other small and/or thin items. One pack carries everything I need to race except for the skis and poles. I do use a separate pack for extra clothes to leave at the finish.
I did say it was the HG World Cup bag, their largest. I know what is in what pocket so I can find stuff blindfolded although that might lead to having mismatched socks if I pack more than one pair.
When I recreational ski I use a smaller pack as I don't need the redundant or extra race gear.
I did say it was the HG World Cup bag, their largest.
I know what is in what pocket so I can find stuff blindfolded although that might lead to having mismatched socks if I pack more than one pair. When I recreational ski I use a smaller pack as I don't need the redundant or extra race gear.
Just put a $20 heating pad in whatever bag you want to use. That is what I did when my hg bag gave up the ghost...
Just put a $20 heating pad in whatever bag you want to use. That is what I did when my hg bag gave up the ghost...
What temp does it run at?
I had a HG element quit on me, but just the AC portion failed. I got a new element from Fuxi and put it in the HG bag. The defective one got put in a nice US Team coaches pack (can't remember the brand, but you know the one I mean) and I use a 12v converter to run it in the house. Two heated bags are better than one.
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