FROGG TOGGS Chilly Pad, Instant

Works amazing had to buy another one keeps me cool

I bought my first one in a whim from my local fishing tackle store to help support a small business thinking I'll just add it to the arsenal of other brands I have that knock the heat down a little for about half an hour, basically better than nothing when working in the extreme heat of Virginia in August. My first use was while out on a kayak paddle on a slow moving river in direct sunlight and the actual temperature was just under 100f. I didn't follow the directions of wash it first since I came straight from the store to the water and had just tossed it in the kayak so it wouldn't possibly get stolen out of my truck while I was away. Anyway I was about 2 miles from my truck when I started feeling overheated and stopped sweating. Not good, especially when paddling upstream back to the dock. I dropped anchor, took it out of the package and dunked it in the water and got it totally soaked then put it on my head and neck. In just a few minutes I was sweating again and felt like much better. About a mile further up it started to geta little breezy and I actually got chilly and goose bumps so I took off my head and just left it around my neck. I've washed it several times since and it dries like cardboard but I can still roll it up and put it in its carry pouch (the container it came in doubles as a carry pouch) but not being a big fan of smelling like laundry detergent I've started using unscented to stop the detergent smell when it gets wet that wouldn't come out before.I've also used it on several occasions at work when it gets ridiculous humid, extremely hot or not , because unlike my clothes the water stays chillier than the surrounding temps.The other dayis loaded a whole truck of cabinets by hand and felt wiped so I pulled the towel out of my truck, wet it and within half an hour I felt truly refreshed, though still a bit tired. I saw another co-worker who looked like he was about to fall over from working in the sun all day at the end of the day, his only defense against the heat/sun was soaking his hat so I ordered this one when I got home since my local fishing store didn't have any yet, it was delivered on a Sunday and I gave it to him on Monday. We had a cold front come through on Saturday so he hasn't tried it yet but if it turns out like the one I use, the ones I gave to my mother in law, daughter and a buddy, he'll really appreciate it when it turns hot and humid again.I've tried many others that were less expensive or more expensive and they're more like wearing a dry weave shirt in that they're good when wet but dry out in no time unless you wear them your sweat moisturizes them, which for me is a losing proposition and I don't have time to frequently dip them in water. Yes they weigh less, look more fashionable and have the must have logo in just the right location but I'm not getting paid to advertise for the latest brand craze at the expense of my health and well-being.When done with it for the day I lay it out flat and it's dry the next day and doesn't get that bacteria feces or soured laundry smell when wet again. I wash it every other week along with my safety vest and work gloves and line dry it outside (or inside of it's a rainy weekend).I'll be buying a second one for myself at some point for grass cutting and kayaking so I don't have to remember to bring it home from work on non wash days as in Virginia the storms of summer don't care about my laundry schedule so I do the things I did in the sun as the weather permits.This isn't the prettiest one I've got, not the softest, not the lightest but it's by far the best for what I need it for.

These towels really work and are life savers! I can't believe how well they work at keeping you cooler with just water. We have outdoor swim meets in Arizona in June and July. They are miserable, but these towels make it a little more bearable. We just put one around the back of our necaks and it makes everything better. Sometimes I'll even take an extra one and drape it on my arms to cool off as well. I really should buy these and sell them at the swim meet. I'd make a ton of money because everyone needs them.They are super easy to use just keep them damp. They do work better for our dry heat, not sure how well it would work if it were really humid. Had some friends come for denmark and they took some home because they liked them so much.i will never go through an arizona summer without these towels.I understand that the 1-5 star rating is to help both buyers and sellers. Here is a breakdown of how my 1-5 ratings are determined:5-star rating that means that I truly love that product and it has features that put it above and beyond what would normally be expected, and it is something that “wowed” me and I am truly glad I purchased it and would purchase it again. Also I recommend it to everyone and anyone!4-star ratings are items that do exactly as would be expected of the item, is of very good quality, but does not stand out significantly in any way unless I specifically state why it stands out. But all in all, this item is a solid item and is still highly recommended. It just didn’t have the wow factor that my 5 star ratings would have had.3-star ratings are given on items because my feeling about the product is neutral. I do not consider it a negative, but it just did not wow me, or there is nothing of great significance.1 or 2-star ratings are rarely given unless the item is completely worthless and not worth the money, and I am only giving that rating as a warning to others. Some items have received lower ratings because of the way they were made or put together, and it is getting that review because of the quality of the item, which is specifically described in my review. It has to be pretty bad to get these ratings from me!

As the title says, I sweat all day, wich means I'm in the heat all day, so if I'm telling you a product works to keep you cool, then it does. All the frog togg products are really good at what they do, wether keeping you cool, or rain gear keeping you dry. I have this cooling towel in green and blue. I keep a cooler with ice and water on my truck, and as I go throughout the day I dip the towels in it and sling it around my neck or over my head (under my hat) and it helps a lot to keep me from overheating. I always have one around my neck, even if it's not cold, because they are wonderful at soaking up sweat too! You can twist them and pop them to keep them cool, but that only works for a bit, then it's a sweat rag until I make it back to my truck. They are essential to what I do just as any tool would be. I see people complain about the texture (wich I happen to really like) but what difference does the texture make when it's keeping you cool? This is a great product at a fair price. Would and will buy again.

I live in AZ and this towel is amazing when air touches it, it becomes 10X colder. It last hours! It's SPF so it will help protect from the sun. Highly recommend for AZ summers & Amusement parks like disneyland,disneyworld universal studio etc