FlexiFreeze Ice Vest - Personal Cooling Cold Vest for Heat Relief, Navy

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Cooling vest for working outside / gardening. Evaporative cooling vests are your best bets. They are lightweight and won’t become an additional burden that adds unnecessary strain to your gardening. Variable Temperature Options: Choose from five different temperature settings to meet your specific cooling needs.

It features a casual design that works nicely in professional and sporting scenarios, and you can select from five different colors to match any uniform or outfit The overall effectiveness is great. The Hybrid vest does exactly what it was intended to do. The length of time the cooling panels stay actively effective does vary some, mostly based on body temps and the climate the vest is being used in, so total results will differ slightly.

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This cooling vest uses evaporative cooling to keep the user's core body temperature down. Simply soak it in water for 3-5 minutes and it's ready to go. Users felt it was very effective at keeping them cool although several stated that the 4 hours of cooling the company advertises is an exaggeration and that it kept them cool for closer to about 2 hours. Read more But unlike ice, they won’t require much freezing time, which ranges from around half an hour to two hours at most. The technology has not yet come that far as to guarantee cooling effect for hours to come, but PCMs would still do their job for 2-3 hours. Construction workers, welders, and engineers can also significantly benefit from wearing a cooling vest. If not provided by your employer, then you may look into active cooling vests in case you don’t have to move much at work, or evaporative vests, in case you work outside and move a lot. However, scientists also mention the limitations of cooling vests especially in situations where lowering temperature needs to be fast, like in a circumstance of a heatstroke. In cases such as these, ice-water immersion is recommended. The vest has elastic cords to help it expand and contract, but I didn't find they worked all that well.

Cooling vest for body armor. The cooling vests for body armor usually look like undershirt tactical lightweight vests made of mesh, which attempt to increase airflow and breathability. Examples of vests such as these are Maxx-Dri Body Armor Cooling Vest and Pacific Blue Line Body Armor Vest. They are both very simple in design and aim at allowing air to circulate beneath the body armor to prevent rashes and skin irritation. Cooling vests come in a vast array of designs and functions. In the end, they all provide invaluable cooling therapy for a diverse group of people from everyday life to rehabilitation. Evaporative cooling vests are your best bets. They are lightweight and won’t become an additional burden that adds unnecessary strain to your gardening.

#3 Evaporative Cooling Vests

This cooling vest will ensure you that you stay cool for short distances, so if you are a long-distance runner you will definitely want to take a look at some other ones on our list. This is a good one to have for training days shorter than 2 hours. The operation of this is super simple, all you have to do is soak it in water for about 5 minutes and then put it on. We didn't find any complaints about the size of this cooling vest, and it seems suitable for most people and will go over your clothes easily. MS patients. American Academy of Neurology advised on using a cooling vest in patients with multiple sclerosis outlining the benefits of cooling in alleviating adverse symptoms in high temperatures, and helping with fatigue, and balance.

The fit of this vest is what got our attention. The cut and design are clearly meant more for sports, and even running, rather than a design that appears more familiar to work apparel. The only area where we see mixed opinions are with the zippered closure. People either like it or they don'tREGULATES BODY TEMPERATURE – This lightweight, ultra-thin cooling vest for men and women stays close to your body to instantly cool your core temperature for ultimate comfort and temperature regulation. This option is designed for workers in hospitals, construction, and other occupations, and is also great for use at home while working in the yard or other chores as well as those who suffer from MS. The fit is snug and the cooling vest is machine washable. Read more Based on exclusive technology, this evaporative vest will keep you cool and dry. The effect lasts for up to 24 hours. The vest is made with industrial-grade nylon and mesh side panels providing extra ventilation. You really can’t get any more efficient or simple in use than this product. You can take it anywhere and use it anywhere. If you are out in blisteringly hot weather and as the day goes on, if this one starts to lose its strength, all you need is a bathroom, a water fountain, any water source really.

Unlike the HyperKewl Hybrid above, the TechNiche Ultra Vest is a pullover. This may be a more comfortable option for some people. The ultra-breathable mesh panels aid the HyperKewl material in regulating body temperatures to safer levels during extreme activities in hot conditions. Read more If you are looking for an effective cooling vest then you will love this one. It is really easy to use and a perfect one to have for those extra hot summer days. Made for athletes and highly active individuals, Glacier Tek has a cooling vest that is designed to keep you comfortable while allowing you to get moving. It is fully adjustable and has two designs for adults and for children. This company boasts about its pride in manufacturing their cooling vests in the USA. Read more People with Multiple Sclerosis are especially sensitive to heat. Thus, wearing a vest is no longer a luxury, but a pure necessity. Research has proven that cooling therapy is effective in improving mobility in patients with MS and has to be used consistently and sometimes on a daily basis if a patient lives in a hot climate. You can apply for Cooling Distribution Program to get one of the cooling vests free of charge.I put it through a few tests, the most extreme was a 4PM run in 90-degree New Jersey heat. Maybe unsurprisingly, my 5K time was pathetic and sluggish. I’ll admit, I lightly hoped that an ice vest would be an absolute panacea but that is (obviously) not the case. During my run, and an hour-long stint of lawn-mowing in similar weather the next day, I found the vest’s skin-cooling effect to be quite pleasant in the brutal heat, but I certainly do not feel like it helped me sweat any less or feel markedly less miserable. Did it keep me further from dangerous heat-related injury? Probably, but it’s hard to know for sure. Improved Performance: Helps athletes perform at their best by pre-cooling the body before exercise, maintaining optimal body temperature during exercise, and aiding in recovery post-exercise. From decreasing bacteria accumulation and thus improving the health of your gear and you, this cooling vest provides more than one function. It keeps the air flowing through which is essential on those hot days, practicing in the sun and exerting extra physicality. The foam padding not only keeps you drier, but it also adds an extra layer of protection from impact. This piece of gear will help keep you comfortable, healthy and better resist injury.