Care of Waders and Wader Boots

Those of you that have waders and wader boots how do you dry and store them?

when they do come out of the truck, i hang the waders and the boots just go on the porch so i dont forget them when running out the door in the wee hours of the morning :smt003but mostly they are always damp and in the truck when fishing alot, nothing better than cold wet waders in the morning to wake you up quick,

This is what I have.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/6/184/12418/ITEM/Peet-Shoe-Dryer-Boot-Dryer---Original-Dryer.aspx?SiteID=CSE_Pricegrabber_12418&WT.mc_ID=80004&zmam=88421133&zmas=1&zmac=5&zmap=12418

They work great.
Also very good if you know you have to go out andshovel snow or something. Stick the boots on for 10-15 minutes and the insides are nice and toasty.

For storage I put them in this when they are dry.

http://www.sterilite.com/SelectProduct.html?id=444&ProductCategory=182&section=1

I use a Peet for my boots great for booties also like Tote for the Waders it's more important to dry the inside than the outside(sweat&condensention) so as soon as I take them off I turn inside out and dry they will stay fresh much longer and feel dry even if the outside is still wet. I usally hose wash the outsides before taking off. I use Wader Wash once or twice a year to keep the pores open.

I dry inside-out outdoors, roll up and throw in a Simms Taco bag with boots.

Those driers are nice. I use one when hunting multiple days. My feet/legs sweat all day and it is very moist inside my neoprene waders. Just put on the drier when I get home and take off in the morning when I head out the door.

I wash mine inside and out and hang to dry INSIDE the garage. I avoid leaving my waders and boots under the sun cause the UV will ruin the neoprene eventually. Also, it's a good idea to roll (instead of folding them in half) the wetsuit / waders when transporting. It keeps the suit from creasing (creasing also weakens the neoprene). Hanging is the best way to store it long term.

I also recently got some storage bins to store my waders, PFD, booties and spray jacket. I poked a few holes on top lid and at the bottom of the bin to prevent moisture build up when making my home from an event. They stack up nicely too. I like using the clear bins so I can easily identify whats inside each bin.

* I also throw in a couple of sheets of Downy fabric softener (April Fresh scent ) in the bin. I do the same when I store my sleeping bag and tent. Not a bad idea to throw a few inside your kayaks hatch every now and then.