My husband Jim recently embarked on an epic 11-day hike along the Mont Blanc trail, traversing through France, Italy, and Switzerland. As the supportive (and slightly worried) wife that I am, I made sure he had all the right gear.
Moleskin? Check. Chomps and CLIF BLOKS? Check. Mophie? Check. But one thing that I knew would be tricky — keeping his trusty Nalgene water bottle dry between use during the hike. The refuges where he stayed were a far cry from clean environments, and I didn’t want him drinking from a damp, gross-smelling water bottle day after day. So obviously he packed DryMeister, the one gadget that helped keep him healthy during the 121.53 mile trek (but who's counting?).
Keep the Scum and Mold at Bay
If you’ve ever used a reusable water bottle for multi-day, long hikes, you know that no matter how hard you try to keep it scum and mold free, drying it out is a pain — especially with weather alternating between sun, rain and snow, or even all 3 in one day. Drying your water bottle with DryMeister helps to prevent it from turning into a funky little mold trap. Nasty.
DryMeister - Portable and Lightweight
Each night, Jim pulled DryMeister out of his Osprey backpack and after using it for just seconds, his water bottle was bone dry, ready to go for the next day's adventure. He didn’t have to worry about scum, or that weird musty smell bottles get when they’re continually damp inside. Plus, it’s super lightweight, weighing only 2.3 ounces with a Standard Size drying head. As you hikers know, lightweight packs are absolutely critical.
From Mont Blanc to Your Daily Life
Whether you’re hiking the Mont Blanc trail or just trying to get through the day with your favorite water bottle by your side, DryMeister is here to help. Jim was surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Alps, and I was surrounded by happy thoughts knowing his mold free water bottle kept him hydrated every day.
Next time you gear up for an overnight or even longer hike, don’t forget to pack DryMeister — because life is too short for damp, smelly water bottles!
Happy Drying!
Inventor of DryMeister