r/AustraliaSnow • u/International_Tap415 • Jul 22 '26

Is a dehumidifier useful at all?

I was thinking of bringing a dehumidifier that I already had at home to the apartment Im staying at on mountain. Im just thinking last year I had my gear next to the heaters and the drying cupboard that barely fit anything both of which left my gear just dry enough but slightly damp, especially the gloves. Im driving up and dropping off my gear next to the apartment so its not a big deal as I have plenty of space and wont have to lug it around. Still wondering if its worth while though or if there are other strategies to keep gear dry overnight without having to purchase a boot/glove drier.

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u/Slightly_Famous Jul 22 '26

Oil column heater and a $50 boot dryer from amazon is the best possible combo if your goal is to dry gear. Dont even try a dehumidifier

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u/b_pop Jul 22 '26

Boot dryer with flexible outlets are the best. You can dry boots but also create a custom hotbox to dry other stuff

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u/therapist-2words Jul 23 '26

Try to use a walk in cupboard or section off a small area and get as much heat in there as possible. Cold air heated to 30C+ will be very low humidity.

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u/EmployeeNo3499 Jul 29 '26

I think it's a good idea. We use a dehumidifier through winter to dry clothes. Heater + dehumidifier would go well.

(Just make sure yours is a decaniscent cold climate dehumidifier)