SICHUNLSummer Cooling Vest with 20 PCS Reusable Ice packs for Mascot,Teens,Men,Women, Fishing,Cycling,Running,Gardening

The one-size-fits-all is a little awkwardly proportioned and may not fit much larger torsos without adding a (not-included) strap to extend the sides but there is a good amount of adjustability with the side snap buckle straps and the velcro shoulders. The velcro in the shoulders are pretty small though, they feel just a bit on the short side to be worth including, but at least they are there and can be extended with velcro strips from the hardware store. The shoulder velcro could be useful for taking the vest on/off without removing headgear. The zipper pull is left-handed but slides easily, the zipper is plastic though so care should be taken to not damage them. As for the ice pack function, the pockets seem well made with good seams using sturdy looking thicker thread, and finished folded hems in each of the 6 pockets. The fabrics used also seem reassuringly rugged. The included ice packs (20 pieces when I bought this) obviously fit, but I found that I can also use Igloo brand Maxcold ice blocks, small (not included), which are rigid even melted but feel more rugged/leak resistant. The pockets have velcro, and the Igloo blocks still allow the pockets to be closed. I also confirmed that the ice pockets can fit 16 ounce reusable soft plastic flasks (not included), as long as I fill them to about 8-12 ounces, but those flasks are too tall to close the ice pockets. My preferred way of using this ice vest is 4x Maxcold packs in the back of the vest and 2x soft flasks filled with gel in the front vest pockets. The vest will feel pretty cold and then slowly warm up until it is probably too warm after 90-180 minutes in 90-100F weather, but that depends on the wearer and how much other fabric is worn between the wearer and the vest, and between the vest and outside weather. It also depends on the quality and size of the ice packs used and if they were frozen enough. If local weather is on the dry side and below 95F, and if there is at least a little breeze or a fan available, I suggest a PVA vest instead, it just needs to be rewetted every 60 minutes or so and can be done with a spray bottle. For more humid conditions this ice pack vest should work a lot better. Regardless, if you go with ice pack vest you want to bring a change of ice packs, enough to switch every 120 minutes until you have a better idea of how many changes and how often you need. You can reload the back pockets without fully removing the vest, but it involves unbuckling the side straps and rotating the vest so you can reach the back pockets, without accidentally unfastening the shoulders. Fully loaded, the vest does weigh about 6-8 pounds but the weight is distributed/balanced so it isn't too awkward. I liked the vest enough to also look for something similar for my head, but the only results were small flexible ice packs that could be worn under helmets or hats. This is a good addition to a heat-stress prevention kit for >95F temperatures or wetter/more humid conditions.

Bought a few of these for working in the beehives! I’m in Texas and it gets really hot here all year long basically, and I’d overheat checking my bees to the point I almost pass out from heat. I froze 6 of the ice packs that came with this vest, and tried it out. My face was still dripping in sweat, but I didn’t overheat this time! It kept me cool enough to not pass out, but I was still sweaty. So does it work? Yes. I’ll for sure keep using this.The sizing is adjustable so it should fit most folks. I’m 5’6” and 140 lbs and I left it as it came and wore it.The material is well made and I expect this to hold up well under normal use.There are a lot of options out there, but this one works well!

Because I have neurocardiogenic syncope/Dysautonomia, being out in the heat is detrimental to my body. I have doggies that need to be walked so I have to go outside in the summer heat. I've tried a cooling towel that helped a little bit. This vest has helped quite a lot. The front ice pack pockets aren't positioned ideally for my body. Overall I am pleased with this vest as it does help cool down my upper body. I would purchase again.

This is a durable vest that has two pockets for cold packs on the front and four pockets on the back. The bags are easy to fill and adjust to the desired amount of gel creation for each pack. The vest is adjustable on the sides and on the shoulders as well to get the perfect fit. The only thing I wish was better would be to have more pockets on the front rather than just two chest high. I am assuming this is help make the vest more flexible when bending but I really need more cooling ability.

My daughter loves it!She is on the autism spectrum, she wears it almost daily. Not only for cooling herself, but all around comfort. Especially when doing chores around the house and outside. It’s a wonderful product, not expensive, and very comfortable for her.

My vest is just what I need in this 100 degree weather. I'm impressed with the wear and quality. I know I'm not a beauty queen when I throw on all my gear but who cares. I'm working in my yard. I thought it would be heavy but it's not bad. It fits great and easy to move around in. I bought a large and I am 5' 4 and 165lbs. I like the way it's made because it's adjustable. Last about an hour but it came with extra ice packs. When I need a break from working I have folded it the long way and stuck it into the freezer out in the shop. Lol

I'm a dog walker and the summers here are hot and humid. This vest is a lifesaver. It only lasts a few hours before it starts to thaw in very hot temperatures, but it is still cold and it is drastic improvement in comfort and health.

I got this today and the ice packs have only one pictogram to show how they should be filled. All the text on them other than a few words is in Chinese.I exploded one of the pouches because there were no instructions in English on the pouches. That is fine for the Chinese market, or if you are fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, etc... but if you really want to make it good in the US market, please include some English instructions on how to fill the ice packs? I had one explode on me because I couldn't figure out how their fill valve was supposed to work and now I have gel beads scattered across my kitchen floor.I also bought a comparably priced cooling vest from another company. And they included instructions in English. And I got that one set up in just a few minutes!If you only want to sell to people who read Chinese, please continue. If you wish to break into the US market, please consider including instructions in US or Canadian English..As a primarily English speaker, I would never try to sell anything in any language F the multiple Asian markets without including clear and concise directions in the predominant language of the country I was trying to sell in!