A recent ride home through driving rain left me thoroughly damp (does anyone make overtrousers that are actually waterproof?), which not only made that ride pretty miserable but also ruined the next morning’s commute as my gear had still not dried out. To help overcome the misery of wriggling into damp gear, Sealey has a trio of new accessories to dry and protect helmet, jacket and gloves.
A canvas helmet bag features an integral fan to dry and cool a damp or sweaty lid, helping to prolong the padding’s life and also stop it smelling quite so funky. It’s powered by a USB lead, so can be plugged into a vehicle, power pack or the mains. SRP is £95.94.
For the garage or utility room there is a combined dryer/hanger which has a fan to dry a helmet interior, a strap to hold gloves and a sturdy hook for jacket or leathers allowing plenty of air circulation. It’s made from powder coated steel with a black finish. SRP is £83.94.
Glove and helmet dryerLast but not least, is a dryer suitable for gloves, helmet or boots. Basically a stand with a fan fitted in the base, there are two removable vented prongs to hold the damp items and circulate the drying air. Supplied with a USB adaptor, the unit is made of firm PU foam to prevent scratches or tears to whatever is mounted on it. SRP is £119.94.
Sealey Tools; www.sealey.co.uk