TD1149 Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 OK all of you warm climate troopers I need to here from you. I have an outdoor event coming up on Sunday and it could be a scorcher outside. What extra things if any do you do to stay cool? I've already dremeled out my frown and installed fans. And drinking lots of fluids is a no brainer. Has any body ever tried lining parts of their armor with those little cold plastic pouches that are used for sprained ankles and such? Just a random thought I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD257 Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 I've heard of people putting those cold pack things in their bucket attached with velcro...I've never tried it though. Choice of body stocking is important too. I've trooped in a Midwest summer environment before with "UnderArmor" and it seemed to do a nice job of keeping me fairly comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalikidTD7694 Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Be careful If you used the tampura paint like I did to dirty my armor. The condensation from the cool packs being under it will cause your armor to sweat. Thern all your hard work will run down your legs. OH NO!!!!!!!! Calikid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamatrooper Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 North Dakota? Are you kiddin me , whats the hi up there like 70! LOL Nah just ribbin on you. Down here we get into the 90's with 100% humidity regularly, you don't sweat as much till you stop then it pours... Ususally we all wear underarmor brand body suits,and drink plenty of water before and during,. After a hour parade, we usually can pour the sweat out of our armor pieces and helmets literally! Helps to keep a towel in the armor bin to whipe off the sweat or trooper funk will ferment nicely in a closed plastic bin in the 90 degree sun on your way home!!! I don't know if anyone has spent the $$ on a cool vest like military uses.. the kind you put in the refrigerator then wear for like 3-4 hours... I' dbe interested to hear if anyone has done more than simple PC fans for cooling too..... -Bamatrooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD1149 Posted June 30, 2004 Author Share Posted June 30, 2004 Hey Bamatrooper. I like the cold vest idea. I wonder how much they go for. Like Calikid said though if you use tempera paint like I do the condensation is going to make it run all over the place. I wonder if placing a layer of material over the top of it would keep it from running. What are the underarmor suits made of? Right now I use the Lycra Dive Skin from 123Scuba. It doesn't absorb sweat very well so I usually wear a t-shirt underneath. I thought about going with the Renaissance Dancewear suit but I'm not sure it would be any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 I've seen some troops use the personal air conditioner that fits around your neck, they are about $100, and supposedly work pretty well. You may also get one of the "cool bandanas" that constuction crews use, (you also wear this around your neck) that is probably a more economical choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddobie Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 I am going to get this cooling vest. http://www.actiongear.com/cgi-bin/tame.exe...2Fresults%2Etam I may also try the one for the helmet. http://www.actiongear.com/cgi-bin/tame.exe...2Fresults%2Etam I can also use the cooling vest at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk432 Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Vest sounds awesome.. but as i used temperal paint id have to watch the helmet one even more. But the vest could be under teh body suite and wouldnt get the armor as wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopertk2427 Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 if ur that hot outsied i dont think wet armor will matter too much.. I have made my backplate into a pocket so i can insert an ice pack or 2. It works great and stays cool for a while. plus being on your back really cools off the rest of you nicely. I can also wear a 30oz camelback under it if i dont want ice.. and i can fil the camel with ice too so.. theres my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abntroop Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 I'm really diggin the helmet insert. I think I'm gonna try one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopertk2427 Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 wow i cant type sometimes can i? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abntroop Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 don't sweat it, I'm all thumbs sometimes too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motman241 Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 I custom made my undersuit out of bathing suit material. Seems to work just like a dive suit, but a lot lighter. You sweat for a while, then it regulates itself. It doesn't get amazing hot here in Michigan, though. One of the worst times I had was marching in a parade in the winter. I couldn't feel parts of my body for most of the parade. But, I guess we weren't made for cold conditions, eh? That'd be a different costume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abntroop Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 yeah, being wayy cold in the winter is the main gripe for most of our guys wearing underarmor. I'd like a set of under armor for the summer, and my leotard for winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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