Made a run up to the Texas Hill Country this weekend were temps were 95 to 100F. Happened across this place that had these cooling vest and had been thinking about getting one. $31 well spent, this vest wieghs in at just a few ounces but soaks up enough water to feel like 10 pounds. Hot turned to cool when I got up to speed. Within 2 hours vest was feeling light again and ready for another soaking.

Item 6529
http://www.techniche-intl.com/en/cat...sts/index.html

 

They really work well here. Can't imagine summertime desert riding without one. I currently have a Bilt vest.

 

Have been looking at these vest as well. Heard they do not work that well here in south east Texas.

 

Where did you get it for $31? I need one.

Thanks,

Tony

 

I'm just a normal sized guy, in decent shape and its working for me.

 

$31, yea I was surprised too. Looked on the net and figured I was going to find it for $20, but could'nt find for less than $35 plus S&H.

Thought for sure these guys would have the price jacked up, heres a link.

http://local.yahoo.com/info-28448051...=photos#photos

Size chart for me 44" chest called for large (41-44) but the xl is just right.

 

I've tried several variations of them over the years. They work on the principle of evaporation. Only problem is that here in MO this time of year it's about 80% humidity, so there's not much evaporation. In a drier climate, they probably work better.

 

I paid $29 for my Bilt cool vest at Cycle Gear. There's a brick and mortar store here.

 

air around the gulf coast is pretty much saturated with a high level of moisture like JonW said evaporation, particularly at night and in the morning, is quite slow. We also ride the Three Sisters quite often so at $40.00 worth the investment. Thanks for the info

 

Man I was in that store Saturday and didn't see that. Just told the wife about your buy, looks like another ride over to Leaky tomorrow too.