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Why should you never dry wet boots by the campfire?

Heat damages soles and weakens glue.

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  1. Heat damages soles and weakens glue ✔
  2. Fire makes them waterproof
  3. Smoke changes their color

Why: Campfire heat can damage boot soles and weaken the glue, so dry boots with newspaper instead.

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Answer: Heat damages soles and weakens glue. Campfire heat can damage boot soles and weaken the glue, so dry boots with newspaper instead.

  1. Scouting America: Hiking www.scouting.org/merit-badges/hiking
    Never dry wet boots by the campfire.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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