It runs just as hot as the original Doug. I think it has 5 settings. You need to watch which one to use as some of them half 30 minute cut outs. I still have the 12 v one in the bag
I have been looking into doing the same thing.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...
I do and it works great for that. I skied100 days last year and used the @KULKEA every sing day. Other than some dirt from the boot soles, the bag looks like the first day I used it.Looking to get a heated boot bag; thinking about Kulkea Thermal Trekker. Do people plug these in overnight to dry boots/gloves? That's something I'm envisioning (I currently do thus with those "stick type" boot dryers) and was wondering if this is safe and/or works.
I do and it works great for that. I skied100 days last year and used the @KULKEA every sing day. Other than some dirt from the boot soles, the bag looks like the first day I used it.
Looking to get a heated boot bag; thinking about Kulkea Thermal Trekker. Do people plug these in overnight to dry boots/gloves? That's something I'm envisioning (I currently do thus with those "stick type" boot dryers) and was wondering if this is safe and/or works.
I do and it works great for that. I skied100 days last year and used the @KULKEA every sing day. Other than some dirt from the boot soles, the bag looks like the first day I used it.
As Phil said, we do this, which is really nice when we're traveling and don't want to lug extra dryers, etc.Sweet! Wife is looking for a b-day present for me, and this sounds like a great idea!
I just received the Sportube Toaster Elite which holds 2 pair of boots and after loading them both in overnight I was wondering about how to load them as they weren't as toasty as I was hoping. The included instructions advise to lay the boots on their side with the boot opening against the side of bag and stacking the second pair the same way.As Phil said, we do this, which is really nice when we're traveling and don't want to lug extra dryers, etc.
The only issue I've had with drying my gear in the bag over night is when I was skiing spring snow that was super wet that got into my boots and created extra moisture. If that happens, I know to take my liners out of the boots and let them dry a bit first, or dry them outside the bag. Those times are extremely rare.
I just received the Sportube Toaster Elite which holds 2 pair of boots and after loading them both in overnight I was wondering about how to load them as they weren't as toasty as I was hoping. The included instructions advise to lay the boots on their side with the boot opening against the side of bag and stacking the second pair the same way.
With a single pair would you load the same way or drop them in standing up? I loaded mine this morning standing up and and came home and put them on and can tell the shell is warm but am comparing them to how they feel after laying them in front of the rear heather of my Tahoe which got the liner toasty.
Are my expectations unrealistic or do your bags work into the liner?
I haven't seen this bag. Can you post pics of it?I just received the Sportube Toaster Elite which holds 2 pair of boots and after loading them both in overnight I was wondering about how to load them as they weren't as toasty as I was hoping. The included instructions advise to lay the boots on their side with the boot opening against the side of bag and stacking the second pair the same way.
With a single pair would you load the same way or drop them in standing up? I loaded mine this morning standing up and and came home and put them on and can tell the shell is warm but am comparing them to how they feel after laying them in front of the rear heather of my Tahoe which got the liner toasty.
Are my expectations unrealistic or do your bags work into the liner?
If you move your front passenger seat all the way forward, put your boots under the heater, and pile large insulated winter clothes in the opening you can get it hot enough to almost melt your boots and immediately pack out your liner.Car heaters usually work by blowing air across radiating fins attached to heater lines. The coolant temperature in a car runs between 180℉ & 220℉. The air coming out of the vents are slightly cooler but the temps drop pretty quick once it mixes with the ambient air in the cabin.
Heated boot bags runs at a much lower temp. IIRC, 140-160 range.
To put thing in perspective. Home hot water heater are normally set to 140℉. Lot more mass in water though.
If you move your front passenger seat all the way forward, put your boots under the heater, and pile large insulated winter clothes in the opening you can get it hot enough to almost melt your boots and immediately pack out your liner.
Experience is a great teacher.If you move your front passenger seat all the way forward, put your boots under the heater, and pile large insulated winter clothes in the opening you can get it hot enough to almost melt your boots and immediately pack out your liner.
Personal experience says gentle heated boot bag is best.
These are a simple solution, if you like your boot bag. They are 30 bucks and they work.
Plug them into the cigarette lighter on your way up. Afterwards, you plug them into the cigarette lighter and dry on the way home. They work on 12 V or 110.They do not heat your boots as hot as a heated boot bag, but they are plenty warm for me.
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