Cool Vest Personal Cooling, 59 Degrees for 2.5 hours 8 Cool Packs, Recharge in 30 Minutes

I work in a manufacturing setting as a press operator and although my company has rented a 40 ton capacity air conditioning unit the production floor still gets so hot that it is evident that people are on the verge of heat prostration- you can see it by the red faces and stress as they move at a slower pace than usual. In my corner of the building the heat builds up so much on 90°F days that the press electrical cabinet sometimes fails in what is actually about 120°F to 125°F ambient temperatures. Last Friday I actually got sick from the heat and I decided to do something about it by ordering this cooling vest. I was especially impressed with the fact that the gel packs freeze at 59°F in 20 minutes if they are submerged in ice water. A fully re-charged set of gel packs do not feel like ice cubes but the cooling sensation is strong enough to weather the hottest and most humid conditions. It cools off your core effectively, allowing you to have a clear mind while moving at an aggressive pace throughout the shift. However, you must plan in advance how you will recharge your gel packs! You will want to change them out every 2 to 3 hours. I bring a Play- mate cooler with me to work stocked with big blocks of ice which I make using Rubbermaid containers in my downstairs freezer. It holds water bottles and my gel packs. On a brutal night working nine hour shifts this cooling vest will increase your productivity and comfort exponentially. I highly recommend it for anyone who is working in misery because of the heat! Consider it an investment in your health and both mental and physical power. The garment and gel packs are of excellent, top-notch quality.

This cooling vest is really a life saver in this heat. It works to keep your core cool. It is a bit heavy but I'm a petite person and I can easily manage it. I like that it lasts a long time. I purchased an extra entire set of 8 cool packs to rotate. I like combining this product with others for the neck and head. Some comments mention that the material in the pockets prevent the cold from reaching your skin, but I think the packs directly against your skin (via a net material) would be too cold. I'm satisfied this product works as advertised.

Bought this to wear under a cosplay costume as lots of people had recommended it, but unfortunately it's not the bet fit for me personally. It was bulkier and larger than I'd been expecting (the velcro straps were at their maximum tightness on me), and while the icepacks were great at the start of my cosplay session, about an hour in I could feel it doing the opposite of what I wanted and needed: and that was trapping heat next to my body and not cooling it. 4 stars only because I think it can be a great product for other people and I plan to try it again another time.

Thinking about buying this, DO IT. It’s welll made, easy to use, and immediately helps you stop over-heating. Perfect for hot days, working in the garage, motorcycle rides, or long walks. It makes hot weather truly tolerable. Worth the investment.

The material seems durable and the appearance is as advertised. However, the vest is very bulky when all of the ice packs are added. Husband works indoor operating machinery and the cooling vest lasted approximately 45 minutes.

I am wearing this product right now as I am writing this review. I purchased this in 2020 (6 years ago), and I have used it consistently since then whenever the temperature would become 90+ F. Multiple recharge packs are required because they only cool for 2 hours, but without this, life is simply miserable in 90+ F heat.

Too small for me. Soaking my shirt before going outside works better.

I purchased a Glacier Tek Sport Vest because I've seen other golfers at my club wearing cool vests and was referred by one of them to this product. It is absolutely amazing - comfortable, snug fit (fully adjustable) and performs better than claimed. It moderates body core temperature without being too cold or too warm, and last for a complete round of golf. It is pretty warm now in Southern California and the reduced heat stress makes a big difference on how I feel when done (wish it lowered my score....). I've tried cooling towels are similar items that didn't do anything after 5 minutes of use, and I've seen some vests that cost two or three times as much from Europe that didn't perform as well, and just seemed kind of gimicky. This vest works! Is easy to recharge in cold water, lasts a long time and is very comfortable and not bulky. I would recommend this vest to anyone who works or plays in the heat of summer. It will keep you refreshed and cool, and able to make fun of your friends who don't own a cooling vest!