TobesMahone Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) Well i just had an event this weekend that went well, while my armor is still in a box at home waiting on a helmet, most of the TK's around me were baking up a storm in their armor. Nobody got into armor until around 6:00 or so, which at that point the temperature was already 100.9 °F / 38.3 °C, and stayed in armor till around 9:00 where the temperature dropped down to 82.9 °F / 28.3 °C, Well meanwhile someone brought these Gel packed neckbands that have been soaking in a cooler, just placing them around our necks cooled us down quite a bit and stayed cool for around an hour or two hours depending on if you're out in the sun or under an easy up. Well i did some research on the product and found a vest version The Cool Vest Lite ------------ of all the versions i found i thought this one was the best because the straps might just be concealable enough so it does not stick out in the wrong areas, plus it comes in white so it may blend in with armor if worn over a Lycra Dive Skin. Apparently it maintains a constant 62 °F / 16.6 °C and stays cool for 1.5 - 2 Hours weighs aprox 3.8 pounds and has Adjustable sizes from SM, M, L, XL, and i'm more than sure we're smart enough to rig one to fit XXL+ best part in my opinion is that it only takes 20 minutes to re-cool in ice cold water. Edited February 5, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Alot of the Vaders wear them, but I've never heard of a trooper having one. Anything to keep people safe from the heat is a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 That's pretty nice if you're in an area that gets heat. The one time I did a Vader in summer I just duct taped cold packs to my body (yes, I was wearing a t-shirt). Worked for a one time deal, but not something you'd want to have to do over and over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobesMahone Posted June 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 That's pretty nice if you're in an area that gets heat. The one time I did a Vader in summer I just duct taped cold packs to my body (yes, I was wearing a t-shirt). Worked for a one time deal, but not something you'd want to have to do over and over. Yeah, I've been to Woodinville before, not much heat there lol. but yeah the temperature this weekend was scorching, i think we went through well over 70 bottles of water in a day, i also just recently found the inner gel used to make these vests and figured I'd try my luck at making an ab / kidney plate garter belt or something, but i think the chest piece alone is worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8114[TK] Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 If you actually go to their catalog they come in all black. Just FYI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobesMahone Posted June 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 If you actually go to their catalog they come in all black. Just FYI ah rad yeah didn't notice that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Ralph[TK] Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 do you guys know if the exterior part of the cooling vests are cold or just the interior part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobesMahone Posted June 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 do you guys know if the exterior part of the cooling vests are cold or just the interior part? the way they describe the product it sounds like the cooling packs press against the body and not the outside so i'd assume the exterior is dry, however i sent an email just in case. if it's not that could be modified to stay dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhenks Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 I use this product for my Vader. http://www.polarproducts.com/polarshop/pc/Polar-Technology-Kit-Zipper-Vest-with-6-x-15-Kool-Max-and-Cool58-Packs-p319.htm Keeps me cool for about an hour. Should work for a TK too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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