We just came off a 10-day streak of 100+ high temperatures.
And it's only July. So, while it's not a tool per se, it's something that has
already come in handy while I use a variety of tools at This D*mn House.
It's the Chilly Pad Cooling Towel
from Frogg Toggs. And I can honestly say it's one of the best inventions of the
21st century. No. Really. IT IS.
It was a serendipitous discovery while standing in line in
the paint department at Home Depot during a recent Behr sale. It was a bit warm
in the store so the display with this blue rag that, from a distance, didn't
look that different from a Handi-Wipe, caught my eye. Touch it though and it was a piece of
heaven! Cool. Damp. But not dripping. Even the mother was amazed and she's not easily impressed. "You need one of these," she said. I heartily agreed.
So far, I've kept mine around my neck on a few 95+ and on
one 100+ day. (I didn't get to use it during my concrete work though. I was
afraid the dusty mix would stick to it and ruin it.)
I'll defer to the manufacturer for a description of this 33"
x 13" beauty:
Made from a
hyper-evaporative material that retains water while remaining dry to the touch,
The Chilly Pad® is an innovative way to cool down while enduring outdoor heat
and/or high levels of physical activity. When wet, the towel begins to
evaporate and cool, providing cool, soft comfort to the user. When it stops
cooling, simply re-wet the towel in hot or cold water and wring it out. Within
minutes, it’s cool again.
Pros: It's a great size, easy to use and really helps cool
you down. It's machine washable and you can store it in the plastic tube it
comes in. (If it dries a little too stiff, just soak it in water for a few
minutes and you're back in business.) It's easy to toss in a gym bag, luggage
or with camping gear.
Cons: When the heatwave was at its height and the A/C didn't
quite cut it, I neglected to put it on my pillow. Should have done that! The
biggest con right now? Good luck finding one. But, by planting this seed in
your mind, if and when you see one, you'll probably want to buy it.
Conclusion: It's soft. It's cool. It's a great size to drape
around your neck and dab your face. It was $12.99 at Home Depot. It was 13 of
the best dollars I've ever spent.
Availability: In addition to Home Depot, you'll likely find
them at Cabela's and other sporting goods stores which carry the Frogg Toggs
line.
3 comments:
These are, indeed, amazing. I've been draping mine around my neck while I do yard work and it really does help.
Our local Home Depot isn't carrying them yet; I got mine at Bed, Bath and Beyond for $14.99. At the time, I thought it was a mite spendy, but my husband tossed it into the cart anyway and I must say that I no longer think we paid too much.
My husband tossed one into the cart at Bed, Bath and Beyond a while back. At the time, I thought it was a little spendy and frivolous. However, once I draped it around my neck while mowing the lawn in the 95 degree evening weather, I decided it was a great purchase.
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