Ergodyne Chill Its 6602 Cooling Towel, Long Lasting Cooling Relief, Gray 29.50" x 13.00"

Here are my initial impressions of the Ergodyne Chill-Its 6602 Cooling Towel and some thoughts compared to two other cooling towels that I own, The Frogg Togg Chilly Pad ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002TZ60V2/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3BFTJF7TA5CPX ) and the U-Cool towel ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010N02S56/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 )My use case for this type of product are “long” walks outside in the Florida heat and humidity. My impressions of the other two .. I LOVE the Frogg Togg .. while it did fall to pieces after year of heavy use (parts of it … sort of flaked off to be exact) … it REALLY cools me off. The U-Cool I hate to mention since it was a gift from someone who thought it would 100% be as good as the Frogg Togg. The U-Cool well … for light indoor (but whats to say the air conditioning is not what is cooling you off) workouts in a gym … perhaps Its good … for my use case … it’s notNOW GETTING TO THE POINT OF THIS review, first I noticed even by the pictures, the Ergodyne is sort of (I cant say for sure material wise … I am using the “eye”/”feel” test ) like the Frogg Togg. The Chill-It that I ordered was not as LONG as the Frogg Togg, where I tuck it into my shirt, though it is wider.I did wear the Chill-It out on what seemed like a record setting day of heat and humidity and noting that it’s not as long (so it cools a little more) … I WAS cooled off, though this was a hard day to judge since it was SO humid (even for south Florida) …. The week prior there was a similar day, where the Frogg Togg which I LOVE didn’t “seem like it was working” though like the Ergodyne Chill-It, I KNOW it was,… it was just a super extreme day. Please note that in all three “cooling towel tests” I used COLD water (really cold) from a refrigerator.The fact that I got the Chill-It… .for a few dollars less than a Frogg Togg (which I am still in the market for), was even better. I would already put the Chill-it at least on par with the Frogg Togg, noting on a very hot but less extreme day, it may be 100% on par with it … right now I would put it at say 85% to 90% as good as the Frogg Togg and considering the other “cooling towel” I have tried … even 85% to 90% means “Two SOLID thumbs up” … and “I definitely recommend it”. Only time will tell if this product lasts, without falling apart like the Frogg Togg has been doing lately.To borrow the format of another reviewer.(Best to Worst out of the three I have tried)A) Frogg Togg – Maybe its because have had it the longest, and that extra length does help, though Ergodyne may have a longer towel too, I just didn’t get that one.B) Ergodyne – Hard to judge in my limited use. SO far the material and cooling effect with the same temperature water is …. well I said 85 to 90% before … actually it may be more 90 to 95% as good as the Frogg Togg.. .again so farC) The U-Cool … for some use cases where a light towel is desired it may not be bad, though … It just doesn’t work for me … “snapping it”, to activate the cooling does nothing but shake more water out, drying it faster… which defeats the point.

As someone who wilts in anything above 75°F, this cooling towel was a total lifesaver. I took it on a summer trip from the cloudy PNW to the blazing heat of Montana, and it made the whole experience so much easier.Just soak it, wring it out, and drape it around your neck. It stayed cool for a surprisingly long time, and the gray color didn’t show dirt or sweat, which was a bonus.If you’re as bad with heat as I am, this towel is a game-changer!

Purchased 26 July 2019. I rate the towel 4-star based on that I have only used twice, but impressed with how long it last (cooling). Compared to the other cooling towel I have this one is amazing. I live in Mississippi. I cut 2 acres of grass yesterday, trimmed with a push mower. The heat index was a 107%. I broke a little sweat trimining. While cutting grass with riding mower I noticed how cool the towel felt on my neck and shoulders. When I got though cutting I was not hot like I usally feel after cutting. The towel does dry hard but when you wet it again it is very flexable. It's big enuff to fit inside a shirt and wrap around your neck, and long enuff to lay on your chest to some degee. After using the towel two times I was very impressed how good it cools and "how long" it last. It takes me about 2:20 mins to cut my yard. The towel was still wet when I finished. Previous week I cut 4 acres at my church. Stayed cool the entire time. Towel started to dry out towards th end---simple to restore by wetting again. I did not snap or swirl the towel the times I have used it but noticed how cool the towel felt when put it around my neck but will next time: did not know you were suppose to. Since I do not use it everyday, I hand rinse it and let it dry flat or hang on a clothes hanger. Have to say it is the best towel I have every used that last a long time (cool to the skin). I have suggested to other friends that complained their towels do not last long---provide cooling relifef. Does a great job.

So, I had to get my motorcycle endorsement taken care of..... in the dead middle of the hottest summer on record; while living in South Louisiana. The only available classes were on weekends for the actual riding part and I was on a timeline to get this handled asap. The first weekend I attempted to complete the course and training... one of the instructors noticed that I was surcoming to the heat and there was no way that I would be able to make it much longer. They excused me and I didn't realize how bad I was until I hit the car and literally passed out for several hours. Well... I got rescheduled for my final certification and the instructor on the phone noted that it was going to be another hot one and that maybe I should take a look into these towels. When dry, they are hard as a rock. You soak them in water for a minute or so, ring them out, and wrap them around your neck... and man they help bring your temperature down. Especially, with the humidity, we have down here and while sitting on a running motorcycle that is also generating heat and you are wearing safety gear. I brought a tiny ice chest with 3 of these in it constantly soaking up the water ( even threw in a tiny bit of ice to help it be cooler) and rotated them out all day the following weekend. Not only was I surprised at how well they worked... I began using them all the time during the summer. This is not a replacement for an AC unit, but it will definitely help you out when working in such sweltering conditions. Definitely would purchase it again for me and or for a gift!

I've used a cooling vest in the past, and it worked really well. I thought that I'd try something more basic this time, but this item is kind of pointless. It really is in the shape of a small towel, not a scarf. So it's wider than it needs to be and not as long as it needs to be. I see that the same brand offers a neck wrap. That's what you wan instead, not this one.