#hikerchat - Spring Cleaning, Gear Care
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Bernardine
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Q2. Time to pack up the snowshoes & mitts! Any storage tips for end of seasons? #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2: This one is fun, we oil the rails on our snowshoes so they don't sit and rust. I also try and file… https://t.co/T1Q4THtHdy
KovasP
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2 store them where you’ll remember to find them next winter #hikerchat
publiclandlvr
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2: Not yet! It dumped again at #MtRainier yesterday! We're going again next week! #hikerchat
TheHikingDiva
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2 Clean them, inspect them, repair them before storing them. #loveyourgearsoitlovesyouback #Hikerchat
billbrokob
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2: Cool dark places are always best #HikerChat #dungeon
LisaPulsifer
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2 #hikerchat @rubbermaid bins for the win! Always keep a couple pairs of mitts and toques out though f… https://t.co/RELXrV8lse
outsidemagazine
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2: Clean (and dry) everything first! And wax those skis—you'll thank yourself when winter rolls around again. #hikerchat
Audg007
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2: my mom would put things in plastic containers but I just put them in a bag in the back of my closet #hikerchat
AdventureGlass
A2 We keep it pretty light. #minimalism but if we do store, dry, clean and ready to use the next time #hikerchat https://t.co/ccbu70931w
DryGuyHQ
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2: Always make sure your gear is dry and aired out! We can help you with that ;) #HikerChat @TETONsports
RegisterCouple
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2. Please tell me someone has something better than those rubber totes! Those things are terrible to g… https://t.co/tnlayroTCN
RCGibby73
afoxintheforest
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2: 2 words. Gear Closet! This is the (mostly) winter side. #hikerchat
t_jh2009
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2) Clean & dry them properly and double check that everything is in working order for next season. #HikerChat
yourlead_van
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine @TETONsports A2: organize by sport / activity! Don't forget the labels 😉 #hikerchat
MomsWanderlust
A2: We just did our first family snowshoe trip (mitts required!!) Thankfully the lodge provides them so they cared… https://t.co/7yXn5oCtRS
backroadramblrs
A2. We mad the mistake of storing our snowshoes in the damp basement. Bad idea! #hikerchat
TKoutside
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2: makes sure it's all clean and dry, no oxidizing. Also fabrics not compacted, plenty of room in stor… https://t.co/Hi9xoNVzvp
thebackpackertv
InnTownCamp
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine @TETONsports A2: it is good to remember to wash the gear before putting it away #hikerchat
Kootenaicountry
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2: Oh the big totes are heaven, especially when you dig through and find an old bag of chips! #hikerchat #omnomnom
bushwhackingfoo
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2. Snowshoes go in the closet & mitts go in the winter storage bin. No special tips here. #hikerchat
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine @TETONsports #HikerChat A2. Plastic storage totes work great, make sure everything is completely dry before packing it away!
WildWithinHer
A2. Make sure your garage doesn't get too hot in summer temps. We've ended up with misshapen stuff in gear boxes from heat. #hikerchat
RollDogSurvival
Bernardine A2: Clean (and dry) everything first! And wax those skis—you'll thank yourself when winter rolls around again. #hikerchat
WhistlerSummit
A2: make sure everything is dry! We’ve made the mistake of bundling way wet gear before only to come back to a box of mildew 🤢 #hikerchat
Parks_Explorer
A2. Not in #Tahoe! We’ll be enjoying @TubbsSnowshoes for at least another month! #hikerchat #snowshoeing #powder… https://t.co/PmPFt6OdTq
InnTownCamp
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A2: looking forward to sunglasses, camp chair and hammock #hikerchat
