Last month Dizzy and IĀ got sent a cooling vest from the lovely people atĀ ThermApparel. This is something we’d wanted to try for a while (heat makesĀ our MS evenĀ grumpier than usual), so we jumped at the change when Ā ThermApparelĀ asked us if we would like to try out their ‘UnderCool‘ (in exchange for an honest review). š Especially as Summer is nearly here too!
The last two weekendsĀ have beenĀ super hot! And as we were pottering of to the sea side for the weekend, and we’ve been trying to do more exercise, Dizzy and IĀ thoughtĀ it would beĀ the perfect time to start tryingĀ out our new cooling vest. š
We weren’t reallyĀ sure what to expectĀ and a concern for me was whether the vest would actually fit.Ā Me and Dizzy are very little and its hard to find things that do. But it fits!! We went for the extra smallĀ which fits really well and is hardly noticeable under other clothes. š
We also found it really easy to use. I must admit I didn’t read the instructions (which are the shortest and simplest instructions you have ever seen), and I did start pulling out the cooling packs, but Dizzy soon stopped me and pointed out that you could just pop the whole vest in the fridge or freezer! No fussing around needed. š It only took about 30 minutes to freeze and we were ready to go! The packs also stay cool for about two hours.
We wore it for the first time to Hastings last weekend and had a lovely time.Ā I was able to walk much further in the heat! We went in the shops, had a walk along the beach and even went on a little mini steam train (I do love a little mini steam train! š ).
ThenĀ thisĀ weekend Dizzy and IĀ were out in the park doing our yoga with our new vest. It’s so light and slim, I didn’t even notice I was wearing it!
We did the plank position.Ā I think Dizzy got the easier job here!
Then we thought we would practice our balance by doing the eagle pose. š
Dizzy was very pleased with herself for her balancing skills…
And then we finished off by doing some gentle breathing exercising. š
Thank you Sid PhotographicĀ for coming to the park to help us with the photos. š
Me and Dizzy really love our vest! It means we can now go out and about in theĀ hot weather without worrying so much about getting too hot. And as we’re trying to be abit more active and do more exercise, it’s also amazing for helping us to keep cool during these times too. š Dizzy’s just hoping they bring out a range for knitted donkeys sometime soon…. š
Dizzy gives it 4.5/5 stars! (because of the lack of a donkey range…Ā otherwise she said she would have given it 5 stars… šĀ )
Have you ever tried a cooling vest and how did you get on with it? xxx
I found the vests heavy the only time I used one. I wouldnāt want that around my clothes. I rather stay in AC
This one is pretty light but I have heard some of them are heavy. AC or a big fan are very good options though! š I’ve been using the fan alot the last week. Just been so hot. xxx
I never knew such cooling vests existed, how amazing! Good to hear the XS size fitted too as sizes can be hard to predict. Lovely photos – glad you & Diz got to go out to the park to test run the vest & do a little yoga too! š
Caz x
I only found out about them last year, they are a really good idea! And thank you, we did enjoy our little yoga practice in the park at the weekend. š
Hope you’re having a lovely week Caz. š xxx
Sounds great! The heat affects me so much and I live for cooling spray, so this looks fab – very impressive Eagle pose btw š¦ xxxx
It is really good, but I do still carry my cooling spray everywhere with me too. š And thank you, it’s what we’ve been doing in aqua yoga! š xxx
Dizzy is such a great support. I loved that you were both able to exercise together outside on the sunshine. We have had a four week heatwave here and need a bit of rain for the garden. Your cooling vest would come in handy. šš xx
We had abit of a heatwave here for a few days too. It was really nice getting out in the park in the sunshine. Dizzy’s very into her yoga at the moment. š x Hope you’re having a wonderful week Brigid. š xxx
Thank you. I really enjoyed my break. Will catch up a little at a time… xxx
I knew they had them for dogs, but for people? No idea!
I didn’t know they had them for dogs! š xxx
I didnāt realize the vests were designed so nicely to go under clothes! I struggle in the heat, I might have to look into one of these! Thank you for the honest review and the pics! You and dizzy look lovely š
Thank you. xx This one is designed well, and it’s velcro so you can adjust the sizing abit. š The heat can be so difficult, it really makes me dread the summer. But this and cooling spray are definitely helping. š Hope you’re having a lovely week. š xxx
I’ve never tried a cooling vest but now I want to! You and Dizzy looked very sweet doing yoga.
Thank you Camie. š Dizzy is very into her yoga at the moment. š xxx
Great yoga pics Heather and Dizzy!! š I never heard of a cooling vest before now. You all made it look so interesting… thank-you for sharing! š¤
Thank you Christy. š I only found out about them last year. x Hope you’re having a lovely week. š xxx
Thanks for sharing this information Heather! I didnāt even know they made these. I usually run more toward being too cold, but one could sure come in handy when Iām having one of my āprivate summers.ā Iām glad itās working well for you. The photos of you and Dizzy doing your yoga are lovely too!
Thank you Terri! š I only found out about them last year, as I usually run more towards being too hot, and was looking for things that would help. š Me and Dizzy are well kitted out for the Summer now. š Hope you’re having a lovely week. xxx
My husband bought me one so I could wear it while going motorcycle riding with him a few years ago. My advice, do not soak the entire vest in water for 2 hours before wearing (I misread the instructions and did that!) Just add water as needed down your back. Mine is my life saver during the warm months of the year (any time except winter)!
Mine’s a bit different, you just pop the whole vest (with the cooling packs inside) in the fridge or freezer! I expect I would have done the same as you, if mine was like that though. š It does make all the difference, makes hot days much more enjoyable. š xxx
we looked at the ones like you have, but they were a lot more expensive! So we went with the cheaper route.
I have thought a lot about getting a cooling vest. I am glad you and Dizzy were able to share some information about them, I am also glad they come in a xs. I loved the yoga pictures of you and Dizzy as well. Both you and Dizzy looked like you were having a great time. Both of y’all are gorgeous!! Thank you Heather & Dizzy for sharing this!!
Let us know if you do decide to get a cooling vest and how you get on with it. š And thank you, Dizzy’s really enjoying her yoga at the moment! Even though I still think I’m the one doing most of the work when it comes to the poses… š xxx
Y’all looked great doing yoga! Please don’t tell Dizzy I said this but I agree I think you were doing most of the work! Dizzy was just looking adorable with the vest on!! I will definitely let you know if I get the cooling vest. With summer pretty much already here, I think it will be a good idea!
Hehe, I’ll just tell Dizzy that you said she looked adorable, she’ll like that. š xxx
Thank you! I would hate to insult Dizzy, after all she is adorable and she did try!!!
What a good idea! I think i might try one too. I feel the heat very much, but my husband thrives on it and this might stop me moaning!
It is hard when the heat really gets to you, I have a day or two of being ok and then it’s like the MS has decided, that’s enough fun in the sun for you! š xx Luckily my partner doesn’t like the heat that much, so we both moan about it together! š xxx
Could I ask which sort you bought? That wound be helpful !
We got to keep this one. š Their website is: https://www.thermapparel.net/ xxx
loved the pics!
Thank you. š xxx
The sweetest creations you make
Thank you. š xxx
Hiā I am posting about a opportunity for a FREE Cooling Vest and am connecting your Cooling Vest review to my post (if I can figure out how to do it)
Just wanted you to know.
Hope all is well
Thank you for letting me know. I will look out for it, that sounds a great opportunity for people! š xxx