This Weird Little Gadget Could Save Your Next Cold-Weather Ride
I’ve used a DryGuy boot dryer, and it was worth every penny.
On several motorcycle trips, I’ve ended the day with wet boots and gloves and tried the same hotel-room trick: put them on the heater vents overnight and hope for the best.
It didn’t work.
By morning, I was putting damp gear back on and heading out again. There’s nothing quite like starting a ride with fresh socks and discovering your boots are ready to soak them for you.
After doing that enough times, I decided hoping wasn’t much of a drying system.
Now, whenever I know a trip includes rain, I carry the little DryGuy Travel Dry dryers. They weigh less than two pounds—a packing decision that makes a lot more sense to me than another morning in wet boots.
At home, I use the full-size DryGuy Force. Different sizes for different jobs, and in my experience, worth every penny.
The small ones go on the trip
Space matters when you’re packing a motorcycle. The travel-size dryers give me a way to dry my boots without hauling the full-size unit along.
If rain is in the forecast, they go with me. I’ve already tried the hotel-heater approach on several trips. I don’t need to keep repeating that experiment.
The Travel Dry DX listed at Walmart was $49.99 when we checked. DryGuy lists its weight at about 1.25 pounds and includes an AC/DC adapter for home or car use.
See the DryGuy Travel Dry DX and current price at Walmart →
One distinction when shopping: DryGuy says the Travel Dry DX is for footwear, not gloves or socks. My wet-glove experience is part of why I went looking for a better solution, but choose a dryer specifically approved for whatever gear you plan to put on it.
At home, I use the full-size DryGuy Force
The DryGuy Force Boot, Shoe and Glove Dryer, also called the Force Dry, was listed at $59.99 when we checked Walmart.
It has two drying ports for a pair of boots, shoes or gloves. DryGuy says it uses forced air heated to about 105°F and dries most items in one to two hours. A three-hour automatic shutoff timer handles the stopping, and the ports rotate to accommodate different gear.
The one-to-two-hour figure is DryGuy’s estimate. How wet your boots are, their construction and the surrounding conditions will affect the result.
But the appeal for a rider is easy to understand: get back from a wet ride, set up your boots according to the instructions, and give the inside a chance to dry before the next departure.
See the DryGuy Force dryer and current price at Walmart →
Rain isn’t the only reason your boots get damp
You don’t have to ride through a thunderstorm to appreciate dry footwear. A long day in boots can leave the inside damp from perspiration, even when the outside never sees a drop of rain.
And cold-weather riding makes that next-morning surprise especially unwelcome. You can pull on fresh socks, zip up a good jacket and put on your gloves, then undo a lot of that comfort by stepping into damp boots.
A dryer won’t make leaky boots waterproof. It gives you a way to deal with the moisture afterward.
Which size makes sense for you?
I carry the small travel dryers when I expect rain and use the Force at home. The Simple Dry is another option to compare, though it isn’t one I’m recommending from personal use.
| Dryer | Price when checked | Why consider it? |
|---|---|---|
| DryGuy Force Boot, Shoe and Glove Dryer | $59.99 | Forced warm air, adjustable ports and a three-hour shutoff timer. |
| DryGuy Simple Dry Boot, Shoe and Glove Dryer | $44.99 | Silent convection drying for a pair of boots, shoes or gloves when you can allow more time. |
| DryGuy Travel Dry DX | $49.99 | Compact inserts for footwear, with an AC/DC adapter for home or car use. |
The Simple Dry is the less expensive option in these listings. It uses rising warm air without a fan, so there are no moving parts making noise. DryGuy lists a drying time of eight hours or less for most boots and shoes. Think of it as an option for when you have the evening available, rather than a quick turnaround between rides.
For travel, compare the Travel Dry DX with the space you have available. Its compact inserts fit inside footwear, which is the kind of packable setup I want along when the forecast includes rain.
Check the dimensions, power requirements and included accessories against your own travel setup before choosing. A unit that works well beside the door at home may be more than you want in a motorcycle saddlebag.
A gift a rider might actually use
Buying a gift for somebody who rides can get expensive fast. It can also get complicated. Helmet fit, jacket size, motorcycle model—there are plenty of ways to buy the wrong thing with good intentions.
A boot dryer is a different kind of gift. It can earn its space after a motorcycle trip, a workday, a hunting weekend or a muddy walk with the dog.
It probably won’t produce the same reaction as a new exhaust system when the wrapping comes off. The appreciation may arrive later, when its owner reaches for a pair of boots that would otherwise still be damp.
Before you put your gear on one
Follow both the dryer instructions and the care instructions for your boots or gloves, especially for leather, waterproof liners and electrically heated gear. Use a model approved for the item you’re drying, and keep its air passages clear.
My recommendation comes from using the travel-size DryGuy dryers on trips and the full-size Force at home, and finding them worth the money. The model specifications and drying-time estimates above come from DryGuy.
Still, if you’ve ever stood beside a hotel bed trying to talk yourself into putting wet boots back on, you already understand the problem.
I’ve spent enough nights hoping a hotel heater would dry my boots and gloves. Now I pack the small dryers when rain is part of the trip, and use the Force when I’m home.
Worth every penny.
Check out the DryGuy Force dryer at Walmart →
Prices checked November 4, 2026, in Walmart Creator. Prices, sellers, shipping and availability can change; confirm the listing before ordering.
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