Personal Cooling Systems
The summer months are brutal these days, and having one of these handy cooling devices 
around will do wonders for your personal comfort. If you plan on working outside, cycling, fighting fires, or anything that is physically demanding, the cooling vest is the best choice. The technology in the vest is also used in wheel chair pads and is very useful for individuals who are intolerant of the summer heat. Belt misters and neck bands are better for walking around, summer parades, amusement parks, and public transport without air conditioning. Take a look at all of your options below
Personal Cooling Systems
While I valiantly wait for someone to invent an air-conditioned suit to wear into battle against the summer heat, there a few personal cooling systems that come close to convincing me that the whole suit idea might be a little over the top.
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Neck Bands - Miniature evaporative cooling system.
- Fill with water for four hours of cooling.
- Inexpensive (about $30).
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Cooling Vests - High level activity, used by athletes, firefighters, even the U.S. military.
- Vest does not restrict movement.
- Uses removable cooling packs that recharge in frozen water.
- Packs last about two-and-half hours.
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Belt Misters - Evaporative cooling generated by a fan and a spray of mist.
- Battery operated, so cooling lasts a long time.
- On the expensive side.
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Popular Products
The rave reviews about the Sharper Image personal cooling system made me trade in my hopes for a climate-controlled suit for something a little more practical and lot less dorky. Or you could go lower tech and try out a reliable personal handheld fan .
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Cool Shirt These shirts are very popular among race car drivers who need to keep cool under pressure. A single ice pack provides about 3 hours of cooling. |
MistyMate This battery-free, pressure mister will instantly cool you off at sporting events or the beach. |
Thermo-Cool Neckwrap Just hydrate the unique composite material in cold water and enjoy hours of cooling. Chill wrap in a cooler or freezer for even more heat relief. |
Military Wear Cooling Vest This high-end cooling vest provides cooling and hydration for hours. Great for hunting or fishing. |
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Chillow Stay as cool as the other side of the pillow. Pop this in the fridge for 20 minutes, then it is ready for bed. Relieves hot flashes, headaches, sunburns, and more. |
Logitech Cooling Pad If you have a notebook computer on your lap a lot, this pad connects to your computer via USB and keeps you and your device cool. |
Handy Cooler Simply add cold water and this device gives you an instant sea breeze. Works best in dry and hot climates. |
UB Cool This is the only hand-held personal cooling and heating system on the market and it only takes two AA batteries. Uses a NASA designed solid state cooling chip. |
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