MISSIONCooling UPF Multi-Use Neck Gaiter Men’s & Women’s Buff for Working, Running Sports Sweat & Water Activated Technology

My fiance and I absolutely HATE the heat, but, living in CA, you don't have much choice if you want to do things outdoors.I bought 2 of these when we were going through a major heat wave recently. I like that you can put it over your head and it sits like a scarf and you don't have to fiddle around with it to make sure it stays on. I've found that to be the only way to wear that is actually functional for me. The other ways either aren't as effective or are way too restrictive (and ridiculous!) for casual outdoor yardwork.My fiance didn't want to wear his at first. So one hot day, after a long session of playing with my dog, i put this around my dog's neck. He doesn't like water: he doesn't like being wet, stepping in water, being sprayed, etc, and runs away whenever i grab the hose to water the yard, whenever i turn on the water in the shower, or whenever i turn on the sprinklers (even though they're nowhere near him)... weirdo.But, to my surprise, he was absolutely okay with having this drenched towel around his neck! And, instead of panting loudly for 20 minutes after playing, he only panted heavily for 5 minutes after i put the cooling towel around him! I was really happy that he doesn't refuse it and that it helps him, because dogs overheating is a legitimate concern (many k-9 units have been lost due to heat exhaustion.... really sad. look it up). And my dog has a tendency to not care about anything else when it's play time, not even his own health!!!(one scary example: we were playing in the front yard, and he came back limping, i was wondering what happened and tried to look at his leg. He backed away and just wanted me to throw the ball again. so i did. when he came back the second time, i realized a ton of blood on his foot... I was like OMG WHAT HAPPENED!!!? Turns out, he had nearly ripped off one of his rear dew claws somehow on the previous throw/return. To this day, I still don't know how it happened, there's nothing sharp in my grass! This claw was just barrrrrely hanging on. So here he is, limping, and blood everywhere; he doesn't care, HE WANTS TO PLAY!! Looking back at this, it's funny as hell, but at the time, I was freaking out. I immediately put pressure on it and we wrapped it and called the vet. He eventually had surgery to remove his rear dew claws. He's just fine now :) and still doesn't care about his own health. dogs are silly)Either way, This is awesome for my dog. plus it looks suuuper cute on him, looks like a handkerchief but keeps him cool. It was an unintended purpose for this purchase, but it turned out to be a really good thing for my pup, who goes 100% on every single throw, no matter if he's limping, overheated, bloody, missing a toe.... etc. It's my way of looking after his health since HE doesn't.OH, another use i forgot to mention: I had actually bought this as a gift for my dad who does go-karting. I remember he had mentioned about being so hot when he's karting (cuz you got all that gear on, helmet, full body suit plus neck padding and rib cage protectors, and you're in direct sun and heat, and you're on black asphalt.... yeahhh)So anyways, i was like omg, this would be perfect for my dad, cuz he can wear it under all of his gear and under his helmet! He reported back to me and said he loves it and makes it soooo much more bearable in that heat. So, there's another use for it. I got him the black one so that it blends in with his gear.

With the requirements in most states now being that anytime you enter a store or go out in public you are required to wear a mask to cover your nose and mouth so you arent exposing others to your germs or exposing yourself to others this neck gaiter is amazing, it fits well, is just right as far as thickness goes as it doesn't make your face to warm and is almost like not having anything on at all. Allow you to breath normally, it is washable and reusable on top of everything else. It will also protect you from the sun which is just an added bonus overall. This is something that you will use regardless of the requirements to wear a facial covering due to current situation we are facing across the country. I had one of these prior to Covid and will continue to use these well after this all passes, they are great in the summer when cutting the grass as you can wet and ring out then put on to help keep you cooler as well as protect you from the sun. Its a great item to have on hand and you will find yourself using it a lot more than you would expect as it is a multi-functional item for sure. I would highly recommend as this neck gaiter is made by a great company and the product last forever if cared for correctly as I have had one of mine for 5 plus years. Care for them is simple as you can wash in your washing machine. You will not be disappointed if you pick one up and again you will find yourself using a lot more than you think as you will discover a ton of different situations that it can be used for.

Great product and will work fine, however just a bit too large for my small head.

I actually originally got this for exercising at the gym. But ever since the quarantine started, I've been using it outdoors when I walk and run.Good thing about this is, this gaiter is made to be worn "wet", so I would get some ice in a small bowl, add some cold water, and wet the gaiter with that ice cold water. Wring it out, snap it a few times, and wear it on my neck that way. When I encounter a neighbor, I can quickly pull up the gaiter over my mouth and nose.As much as they say that the fabric is made of proprietary technology, I truly don't know if there's anything special in it. But what I do know is, it is soft and comfortable. When wet, it stayed wet for relatively long time ( I go out for 2 hours walks). Since I carry a cold bottle of water, if the walk or run is long enough to dry out the gaiter, I'd re-wet it again, to kick-start the cooling towel effects.The softness of the fabric is probably one of the softest I've encountered. It's got enough elasticity that it does not suffocate my slightly above average head and neck. I've laundered mine many times, and it stayed soft, time and time again. It is also very breathable, even when wet. Actually, I'd prefer it to be wet when outside in the hot sun.One of the versatilities of this gaiter, is to use it as a head-band. To me, that's a bit tight, but if I pull it up and over past your eyes, you can use it as a skull cap by pulling the excess to the back and tucking under the base in the back.This is probably one of the items that saved me in this COVID-19 pandemic. If you don't like how other masks work for you, try one of these out. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.Stay safe out there.

Today was the first day trying the gaiter neck scarf. The temps were in the 90’s and we had a pickleball commitment. I was dreading the event due to the extreme heat. Once I wet this scarf in water and placed it around my neck, the difference was amazing!! I stayed cool and comfortable throughout the event, even while playing several hours on the court. It fits comfortably and looks nice. The added bonus is also sun, wind and cold protection, with the ability to wear this year-round.