#hikerchat - Spring Cleaning, Gear Care

Fri 2017-04-07 12:00pm 60m

HikerChat

Bernardine

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Q14. Oh that Spring mud! How do you clean those boots/hikers? #hikerchat

0:56:00

LisaPulsifer

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replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A14 #hikerchat Scrub scrub scrub! They go in the tub with a dedicated scrub brush.

0:56:39

KovasP

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replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A14 step in puddles all the way back to the car - if it doesn’t work, let them air dry and then beat them mercilessly #Hikerchat

0:56:50

InnTownCamp

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replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine @TETONsports A14: you're suppose to clean them? Who knew! #hikerchat

0:56:52

purpleosh

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replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A14: with soles down, whack it repeatedly on pavement immediately after the hike, toss in vehicle till next hike? #hikerchat

0:57:33

DryGuyHQ

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replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A14: Scrub then place on a DryGuy dryer ;) #hikerchat

0:57:55

RMhigh7088

A14: Hoses work. #Hikerchat

0:57:57

DevenVankirk

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replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A14: Garden hose and hope for the best. #hikerchat

0:58:04

RCGibby73

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replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A14: Let it crust over and pound the pavement. Give em a gentle wash with a rag. #HikerChat

0:58:06

Kootenaicountry

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replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A14: Splash around in the creek post hike then pound em together when they dry. And Yes, Red gets very… https://t.co/siXvf1TfsZ

0:58:22

t_jh2009

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replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A14) Popsicle sticks and an old toothbrush with some warm water. #HikerChat

0:58:39

WildWithinHer

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replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A14. Let them dry, bang them together, use a brush to get the rest. Use water if needed. Stuff w newspa… https://t.co/3wSaWAskoZ

0:58:46

thebackpackertv

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A14: @Bernardine #hikerchat Clean out sometimes, Air Out all the time.

0:58:52

billbrokob

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replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A14: same way I cleaned my kids when we were putting in a lawn. With the hose...outside #hikerchat

0:59:03

TheHikingDiva

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replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A14 you are supposed to clean mud off your boots? Really? I thought it just kept your feet more insulated #hikerchat

0:59:09

TKoutside

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replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A14: a good snow hike cleans boots incredibly well. Afterwards let dry good then @snoseal em for waterproofing. #hikerchat

1:00:58

katewildlife

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replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A14 Stuff newspaper in the boot after running the outside lightly under water and scrubbing off any mud! #HikerChat

1:01:04