Ice vest?
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bdalameda
PaleoCyclist
They only last about 30-minutes here in 100F weather. I'm looking to pick up one of these... stash cooler/pump in top-case...
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or one of these....
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I've filled a CamelBak with ice in the morning and it lasted half the day. Yes I know why. But if it's hot enough that I have to consider heat countermeasures then it's time to stay inside with feet up and a tall lemonade.
diferg
Dan & Ingrid
Can the vest be bought without the pump and tank system? I have a 12 volt 1 amp Donjoy Iceman cold therapy machine that would easily provide circulation.
There used to be a vest that used quick connect fittings to hook up to a cooler full of ice and water. A pump circulated the water through tubes in the vest. It was called Veskimo. It is no longer made, but I'd think anyone could rig something up. Given the 100ºF+ temps across the southern states, something like this is almost necessary.
Quick search shows this result.
AlphaCool Cooling Vests
AlphaCool strives to design and manufacture the highest quality products in the cooling industry.
alphacoolproducts.com
diferg
Dan & Ingrid
Thanks Ron. I have sent email to Alphacool.
diferg
Dan & Ingrid
HMMM I do have some tigon tubeing tubing tube lying around here somewhere. 
Now what type of vest to use? 
Would rather spend a little money than make a half _ _ _ vest!
Now what type of vest to use? Would rather spend a little money than make a half _ _ _ vest!
rwthomas1
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I have a "phase change" vest from Techniche that works reasonably well under an Aerostich. Lasts 2-3 hours, about $140. Thing is, the mesh jacket/jeans combo is about as cool on the highway. Traffic the vest is better.
Thanks for this info.
I just found this online. I know nothing more about it.
www.thewarmingstore.com
Just bought one from Amazon. May have it Saturday. If I remember I'll update.
HyperKewl Deluxe Evaporative Cooling Vest - Deluxe 6530 - The Warming Store
TechNiche HyperKewl Products are great to Help You Stay Cool and Combat Heat Stress. This deluxe cooling vest provides hour of cooling refre...
www.thewarmingstore.com
Just bought one from Amazon. May have it Saturday. If I remember I'll update.
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rwthomas1
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I'd be wondering if the pump is designed for continuous duty.....Swamp cooler effect or jacket pump kit?
Probably not.
rwthomas1
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I wonder how long those last. It looks a lot like the water pump for a couple of tile saws that I've had. Those pumps do not last all that long, probably because of the grit from the cut tile. However, these pumps do not strike me as a long lived item. My guess is that a year or two is an optimistic guess and it is not repairable.