TPadden
Tom Padden
Don't know whether Mellow is still using his cool vest but thought I'd revive this thread since I have been using the same cool vest regularly this summer.Bill, I have one of these.
http://www.coolvest.com/RPCM_Cooling_Vest/RPCM_Santa_Cool_Vest.aspxThe down side is it adds about an inch on both sides of you so it feels a bit bulky at first but the affect is a very nice one. I also have spare cooling packs as well. I've run it with just the front packs in and that helps cut the bulk down and it works just as good.
The evaporative stuff isn't going to work as well in the high humidity of FL.
I use only the front packs so there is always the other 2 included packs recharged. It also makes changing packs much easier, almost "on the fly" since you don't have to even take your jacket off. It's the simplest way to cool; easier than wet vests to recharge.
A sandwich/ 6 pack cooler serves as my recharger; simple, neat, and at the end of the ride still usable :beer3: