Cooling devices for riding

[nicksacco]

Anyone have anything like this?
I think I can see the pros and cons of each system and wonder if it's worth it.

I don't ride in NC during the very hot summers - just way too hard to get any enjoyment with ATGATT (which I'm never without)

The first link is an older video by MCRider and the second link looks like a copy of what he's talking about.

CompCooler Motorcycle Rider Solo Cooling System - My Cooling Store

CompCooler Motorcycle Rider Solo Cooling System is made up of 6L ICE Cooler Circulation Unit, Liquid Cooling Vest, and 3 ft extension hose, operated by motorcycle 12V power by SAE connectors. Mini pump unit circulates the cold water from ICE cooler to liquid cooling vest, continuously flow...

www.mycoolingstore.com

 

[ST1100Y]

Several to choose from...

Tips for staying cool in the heat: Needed | Staying Cool

I like to think I am MTGATT, but I'm not. I don't "suit up" if I'm just running to the PO or a quick trip to the grocery store (although those are probably the most important times). For most other riding, I do wear MTGATT (I may substitute jeans for riding pants and tennis shoes for boots at...

www.st-owners.com

RUKKA has one with a blower fan...

Rukka M-CLIMA kühlende/wärmende Weste XXL : Amazon.de: Auto & Motorrad

Kaufen Sie Rukka M-CLIMA kühlende/wärmende Weste XXL im Auto & Motorrad-Shop auf Amazon.de. Große Auswahl und Gratis Lieferung durch Amazon ab 29€.

www.amazon.de

 

[Sadlsor]

I just received some sleeves I'd ordered, to wear as cooling instruments. Yesterday it was so hot I added a Noraly-type head scarf / mask / neck warmer I got at REI a year ago.
I wetted both in water, as well as my Duluth beanie I use as a helmet liner, and it helped some.
The arm sleeves, however, were completely dry under my mesh jacket in 20-30 minutes, but felt refreshing while wet. Just wish they held water longer.

 

[SMSW]

I'm sure there will be more gadgets like this as the heat continues. It's a shame the Veskimo went away, but that was very pricey. There was another thread along these lines recently, maybe @Mellow will add a subforum called "Cooling devices" under the Clothing forum.

 

[Willsmotorcycle]

I'm sure there will be more gadgets like this as the heat continues. It's a shame the Veskimo went away, but that was very pricey. There was another thread along these lines recently, maybe @Mellow will add a subforum called "Cooling devices" under the Clothing forum.

Looks like he did a long time ago.

Staying Cool

www.st-owners.com

 

[Obo]

I just received some sleeves I'd ordered, to wear as cooling instruments. Yesterday it was so hot I added a Noraly-type head scarf / mask / neck warmer I got at REI a year ago.
I wetted both in water, as well as my Duluth beanie I use as a helmet liner, and it helped some.
The arm sleeves, however, were completely dry under my mesh jacket in 20-30 minutes, but felt refreshing while wet. Just wish they held water longer.

Forearms and neck are prime areas for cooling as you have lots of veins & arteries close to the surface to dissipate the heat.

 

[Uncle Phil]

The problem in the south with evaporative devices is the usually high humidity.
Something with freezable packs you can insert into a vest would be the best choice IMHO.

 

[nicksacco]

Amen to that. As I write this at 3:30 AM, the humidity is awful!

 

[Sadlsor]

Makes me wish I had buttoned that nice ice chest for my trailer with the nice embroidered cover...whuch i promptly lost on friggin' Day One.
Oh well, I can find another.
I should do that.

 

[Nashcat]

Last week, I wore my evaporative vest under a mesh jacket, coming through Illinois at 102F. After about an hour, I poured a bottle of water inside the front of my shirt to get me through another hour.

John

 

[jonz]

I had something like the setup above with a cooler full of ice and water, and a pump which circulated the cold water through specially shaped pads to cool various body parts post surgery. Shoulders and hips in my case. I always wondered if it could be rigged up on the motorcycle but before I decided to experiment, I retired and don't spend my summers in the desert heat any longer. Seems like it might be a solution in humid climates where evaporative cooling doesn't do much if anything. I figured I'd cool my neck or kidney areas.

 

[JackinFL]

This came out a few years ago.

Motorcycle Air Conditioning by EntroSys

Personal and portable Eco-friendly air conditioning system for motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile and other applications. Pre order your motorcycle air conditioner directly from EntroSys.

entrosys.com

 

[MidLife]

Can be had with AC.

 

[tnbill]

This came out a few years ago.

Motorcycle Air Conditioning by EntroSys

Personal and portable Eco-friendly air conditioning system for motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile and other applications. Pre order your motorcycle air conditioner directly from EntroSys.

entrosys.com

Thats funny. Reading the description it says its good on a snowmobile

 

[MidLife]

Thats funny. Reading the description it says its good on a snowmobile

It also says......

"Conditioned air – cooled or heated – is driven into the riding gear through an air hose. "