Top 5 Best Wetsuit Drying Racks (Guide)
Ask any surfer what they dislike about surfing and they’d probably answer any one of these things: wrong surf reports, celebs pretending to surf, and the worst of all — cold wetsuits. Putting on a damp wetsuit is literally a pain. Not to mention the icky feeling you get when you slide on a cold one. This is the reason why many surfers buy hangers to speed up their wetsuits’ drying process. But what’s a hanger without a wetsuit drying rack? Most surfers don’t put a lot of thought into this, but believe it or not — owning one is a life-changer! With a drying rack, your wetsuit will dry more evenly, and you can also hang your wetsuit anywhere you want. What are the types of wetsuit drying racks? There are different types of wetsuit drying racks such as the tiered ones, collapsible/foldable, freestanding, floor-mounted, and fold-out. In this article, we’ll give in-depth reviews on which one will work best depending on your budget, wetsuit type, and surfing needs. Top 5 Best Wetsuit Drying Racks When you’re hanging a drenched and heavy wetsuit, you don’t want to see it the next morning laying on the floor because the drying rack broke during the night. That’s why it’s important to find high-quality products for your wetsuit, may it be cheap or expensive. Here’s the summary of our Top 5 Best Wetsuit Drying Racks: Malo’o RV Van Wetsuit Drying Rack — Our Top Pick Onefeng Sports Wetsuit Drying Rack — Best Budget Clothes Drying Rack with Gravity Lock and Windproof Hooks — Best High End Household Essentials Collapsible Drying Rack — Best for Small Spaces 3-Tier Drying Rack — Best for Indoor Use #1: Malo’o RV Van Wetsuit DryRack — Our Top Pick Specifications: Material: Polypropylene Compatible with: Wetsuit, Surfing, Snowboarding, Camping, Fishing, and Scuba gear Other features: Suction cup included, Can hold up to 20 pounds or 9 kg Let’s begin this with the Malo’o Wetsuit DryRack, the original and only patented drying rack designed to hang in a car’s side mirror. This wetsuit drying rack got tons of features that have caught our eye, landing it as the top pick for this list. First, the Malo’o DryRack is portable and versatile. It isn’t just for wetsuits; you can also use it for hanging your towel, gear, and clothes for your other outdoor activities. What’s better is that you can bring and attach this wetsuit drying rack anywhere you want — on your car’s side mirror or any glass window with its powerful suction cups. There’s no need to worry about the DryRack scratching your vehicle as well. This product comes with paddings on its handle and behind its hinges, so even if you hang your soaked wetsuit, this drying rack can handle its weight without putting pressure on your car or van. When you’re done drying your wetsuits, the DryRack completely folds. This makes it easier to store and saves a lot of space. The DryRack can carry a weight of up to 20 lbs (approximately three wetsuits). The only downside with this product is it only has two bars, which means you can only dry limited items at a time. #2: Onefeng Sports Wetsuit Drying Rack — Best Budget Specifications: Material: Aluminum Compatible with: Wetsuit, Surfing, Snowboarding, Camping, Fishing, and Scuba gear Other features: Comes with a vented wetsuit hanger, Padded hinges Surfing accessories can be expensive. That’s why surfers face a dilemma when choosing their drying equipment: Should they get a hanger or a drying rack? Well, what if we tell you that it’s possible to get them both for just under $30? Isn’t that grand!? The reason why we picked the Onefeng Sports Wetsuit Drying Rack for our ‘Best Budget’ is that it’s a 2-in-1 deal. Every purchase of this drying rack comes with its own vented hanger. With a push of a button, the hanger easily folds, which makes it easier to put on in wetsuits with narrow necklines. Similar to Malo’o, the Onefeng drying rack can also be hung in any vehicle’s side mirror. They’ve also added padding to the top handle and behind each hinge to prevent it from scratching the car. The only difference between them is that this one doesn’t have suction cups, therefore it can’t be attached to windows and doors. #3: Upgrade II Drying Rack with Gravity Lock and Windproof Hooks — Best High End Specifications: Material: Stainless steel Compatible with: Wetsuit, Surfing, Snowboarding, Camping, Fishing, and Scuba gear Other features: Collapsible, Has carrying capacity of 320 pounds or 145 kg, For outdoor use, Gravity-lock technology The Upgrade II is the kind of wetsuit drying rack that can dry the thickest winter wetsuits, accessories, and heavy jackets — all at the same time. (Hey, other surfers can dry their wetsuits, too, and this drying rack will still have some space left.) This adjustable drying rack is made with 1.22mm thick stainless steel rods that can support a weight of up to 320 pounds. Don’t get overwhelmed, though. At first, it may seem that this drying rack will take up all your space because of its capacity, but you’d be surprised to know how compact it is! When not in use, you can easily fold it and it’ll turn into a 9-pound, vertical rod that you can easily put away. This wetsuit drying rack is also hassle-free and convenient. In just 15 seconds, you can easily assemble it and it’s ready. It also features a gravity-lock design and windproof hooks that automatically lock the rack as it opens, keeping it stable even in outdoor use. #4: “Household Essentials Collapsible Drying Rack — Best for Small Spaces Specifications: Material: Alloy steel Compatible with: Wetsuits, towels, other surfing/wetsuit accessories Other features: Has 9 expandable drying rods, Comes in bronze Most surfers dread drying their wetsuits because it’s such a hassle, more so when it’s indoor drying. It’s messy because the water drips on the floor. It doesn’t dry fast enough as … Read more