So normally we focus on products that help keep you warm. We’re still all about heated gloves but since spring is here we thought we’d show you some awesome ways to keep cool on those scorching hot days.
You’ve probably never heard of cooling apparel before but believe me when I say that it’s a real game changer.
Yes, I said cooling apparel. I’m talking about actual clothing that cools your body temperature down.
The cooling clothing products on the market these days utilize a few different methods but most of them use evaporation technology and they’re actually very effective.
You probably won’t be able to find this stuff in the local stores so I’ll show you where you can buy this stuffand get the lowest prices as well as the fastest shipping.
Cooling Vests
Cooling vests are probably the most popular items in this industry. The most common ones use a simple yet effective evaporation technology that cools the body while keeping you dry.
The one pictured here is called Hyperkewl Evaporative Cooling Sport Vest.
It utilizes a special fabric that they call Hyperkewl.
You basically soak the vest in water and then ring out the excess water with your hands.
Then when you wear it, the garments gradually release the water through evaporation to keep you cool but dry.
There’s a lot of uses for something like this, just to name a few…..
- motorcycling
- horseback riding
- construction work
- sports
- fever
- under mascot suits
And I guess anything else you can think of where you’d be overheating. The great thing about this is that you can keep using it over and over without having to buy extras.
The reason I say “extras” is because there’s another cooling vest on the market that utilizes special cooling inserts that need to be changed out regularily and they aren’t cheap either.
That one is called the Techkewl Phase Change Cooling Vest. It’s very effective in cooling the body but it’s a little pricier than the Hyperkewl version.
As you can see in the picture it has big pockets all around it. These pockets are for the cooling inserts.
It comes with one pack of cooling inserts and you can use these over and over again by just putting them in the freezer.
This works well but if you want longer cooling time you can buy extra cooling packs here.
Here’s what the cooling inserts look like.
Yes the Techkewl vest is more expensive but it will keep you much more cool.
This vest will be able to maintain a comfortable temperature of 14 degrees C/58 degrees F.
Because of the big price jump this vest is mostly used in extreme conditions like under high heat protective clothing, hazardous material suits, military body armor, and mascot costumes.
So if you need to keep cool under some intense heat, this vest will do the trick.
In addition to these two vests, there’s also a third vest that utilizes both of these technologies. It’s called the Elite Hybrid Cooling Sport Vest.
This one is popular for athletes and is said to be worn by Tour De France winner Alberto Contador.
It’s even more expensive than the last one (Click Here For Pricing) because of the duel technology.
With the use of both technologies this vest will be able to hold a temperature of 14 degrees C/58 degrees F for up to 3 hours but it will continue cooling you for as long as 10 hours.
All of these vests come in different sizes and colors and they have mens and womens options too.
I know that these work really well but it’s just a matter of necessity.
If you just want one for recreational reasons I think the basic Hyperkewl model would be a great fit.
Below is a little more information about the technology and how to use them.
Cooling Caps
In addition to the cooling vests you can also buy cooling caps. This is a much more affordable option (click here for pricing) and a lot more common as well.
I think the reason these are more common is partly because of the lower cost but also because it’s something that you can just wear any time whether it’s for cooling purposes or not.
They also make really good gifts. If you know anyone who does a lot of hiking then this would be the perfect gift. You need a hat while hiking anyways so why not have the specialized cooling hat?
They just look like any regular cap. You’d never know there was anything special about it by looking at it.
They work the same way as the Hyperkewl vests. All you have to do is soak them in water, wring them out a little bit and then wear it.
Easy as that and you’ll be a lot cooler. Sure you might think that you could do that with any old hat but it’s really not the same.
As I explained earlier, the HyperKewl technology works amazingly well and even keeps you dry while cooling you.
There’s a few different styles and colors you can choose from so you should have no trouble finding one that suits your taste.
HyperKewl Evaporative Cooling Sport Cap
HyperKewl Evaporative Cooling Baseball Cap
HyperKewl Evaporative Cooling Ranger Cap
Cooling Neck Bands
Now for the neck bands. These are neat little gadgets that actually work amazingly well. You can choose between the standard or the deluxe.
The Standard Neck Band uses TechKewl cool pax.
This advanced technology uses specially designed inserts containing our Phase Change Material (PCM) which releases long-lasting, temperature-specific (58 degrees F, 14 degrees C), cooling relief designed to fit inside the neck band.
These cool pax will stay cool for up to three hours depending on the outside temperatures.
To activate the cool pax you can either put them in the fridge, the freezer or put them in cold water. The freezer works the best.
There’s also a Deluxe Neck Band and it’s only a few dollars more. The only real difference with the deluxe version is that it has a loop in it so that you don’t have to tie a knot in it to secure it.
That makes it quite a bit more low profile so that it will fit under your shirt nicely. That way people won’t even be able to tell you’re wearing it.
You can also buy extra cool pax if you want but you’re able to use the same one over and over again. The only reason you’d want extras would be if you wanted to keep cool for an entire day.
Then after the first one stops working you could just put the second one in. The reviews of these are really good and you can’t complain about the price either.
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Cooling Bed
So I’ve shown you some really good ways to stay cool while out working or recreating but what about when you’re sleeping?
There’s now a better way to stay cool or warm when sleeping and I’m not talking about air conditioning.
What I’m talking about is a mattress pad that is temperature controlled. This sounds crazy but I assure you it’s not. It’s actually one of the greatest inventions in my opinion.
This Cooling And Heating Mattress Pad could change your life in a big way. It’s called the ChiliPad Cube and it’s the most inovative techonology of it’s kind.
Using handheld remotes you can choose the ideal temperature for your best possible nights sleep.
We all know how frustrating it can be to be tossing and turning when you have a big day planned and you desperately need to be well rested.
A lot of the time a simple change in temperature can solve this problem.
The pad is made of 150 thread count cotton but on the inside it has micro tubes filled with water that gets circulated throughout the pad at your desired temperature.
So it’s not like your regular heated blanket, this is the soothing warmth of water. You’ll absolutely love the feeling of this I promise you that.
It comes in every size too. But here’s the best part. They also have dual temperature zones so that the two people in the bed can have it set to 2 their own personalized setting.
So each person would have their own wireless remote that controls their side of the bed. Now I know how common it is for one spouse to be hot and the other cold and it can be a real challenge.
“It Can Save You Money Too”
That’s right, this mattress pad can actually save you money on your heating or electric bill. By heating or cooling yourself with this you can get away with using your furnace or A/C a lot less at night.
Even just a small adjustment on your thermostat can save you a lot of money in the long run.
What’s the point in heating/cooling the entire house when you can just focus on the bed.
If you purchase your ChiliPad HERE you’ll be given a 90 day money back guarantee.
They’re so confident that you’ll love this that they’ll let you use it for 3 whole months risk free.
So think about it this way…..
- There’s a money back guarantee
- It will save you money on utilities
- You’ll sleep better
- You’ll be more environmentally friendly
- You’ll feel better during the day
Well it seems like a no brainer and it deffinitely was for me.
I’ve been using mine for about 6 months now and I’m telling you that I could never go back to not having one.
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Cheers,
Robert
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