How to manage hearing aids when visiting a Rain Forest?

@craftycrocheter said:

As for storing them maybe put a couple of them small bags of silica inside the hearing aid case?

There are reusable hearing aid dryers for that. All I found quickly was a two pack.

https://www.amazon.com/Hal-Hen-Super-Hearing-Dehumidifier-Расk/dp/B07QPJMDTT12

Thank you @craftycrocheter and @prodigyplace

I’ve sent her these pictures. Think this type of tub will be more moisture proof than just a clip together hearing aid case. There are 3 x silica packs in the tub as well.

Will send her the two links you provided as well.

One other DIY option might be the desiccant used for filament used in 3d printing. My son has some of those.

@craftycrocheter said:

at least it will absorb most of the sweat, so it does not damage the hearing aids from excess moisture

@craftycrocheter: I have two sets of EarGears, and they seem to be made of some synthetic fabric that doesn’t absorb moisture very well. They will definitely protect the body of the hearing aids from sweat/rain droplets falling directly on them, but I wouldn’t bank on absorbency.

I would visit some high end photography equipment, or kayaking, or canoeing sites and see what they have to offer.

Bring an umbrella. Maybe two.

If the aids are battery-powered, I’d remove the batteries, leave the battery doors open and put both in the sealed tub with dessicant. That’s about the lightest-weight solution for rain forest travel with uncertain power outlets.

If the aids are rechargeables, I’d turn them OFF and put then in the sealed tub with dessicants.

MAYBE putting that small tub in a ziplock baggie would also help. But moisture is the enemy for delicate electronics.

I “second” cleocat’s suggestion of wearing a wide-brimmed rain hat (or HOOD UP) to keep rain off the head.

Hope your friend has a memorable time AND lets us all know what worked out there in the wild.

With a big hat the scalp will still do some sweating, affecting the hearing device adversely. A hat’s good, but I still think a headband/bandana better. Yes, desiccants v. helpful too! Good luck to the traveler!!

Is the material quite thin? I am looking to purchase them just to change the colour of my hearing aids but I do not want them to be too thick because I wear glasses as well so not ideal if it will make my ears stick out.

@craftycrocheter: So do I, but my underears aren’t that sensitive, I guess …

I guess I am more sensitive. I find my More 1 aids interfere some with my glasses. They must lay behind the ear differently. They do not look any thicker than my old aids.

@prodigyplace: Yes - everyone’s nociceptive sensitivities are different. In the marsh, a good number of my colleagues ended up on sick parade because the mosquitoes were quite literally driving them crazy. I must have enough aboriginal blood in me to render me unpalatable to the little suckers. They don’t bother me, and I don’t swell where I’m bit.

[Spiders are a different matter for me - my flesh gets as hard as a golf ball where I am bit, and healing is very slow and painful.]

@SpudGunner said:

I must have enough aboriginal blood in me to render me unpalatable to the little suckers.

One of my grandmothers was like that. I didn’t inherit it though.