Military Cooling Vests and Accessories
Phase Change plus Evaporative cooling
for maximum cooling power! Great for Hunting or Military when you need the best!
Aquality is proud to introduce one of the only military/hunting cooling vests which couples both evaporative and phase change cooling technologies into one single vest.
It has been designed so that it allows soldiers and marines to wear their OTV directly on top of the cooling garment, which is worn over the T-shirt. This configuration is necessary to allow for the rear phase packs to be exchanged while on patrol without removing any garments or armor. Optional detachable evaporative cooling sleeves can be purchased and attached to the vest to further boost evaporative cooling effectiveness under heavy heat stress/exercise conditions.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Level 1 consists of wearing the hydration vest, which soaks and retains water from an initial soaking to cool for hours/days but does not wet the underlying T shirt. This would likely suffice for cooling (under BDU/DCU blouse) if armor was not worn. To control the greatly increased heat stress from interceptor armor, add the phase change packs to the cooling vests pockets as shown in pictures, they will maintain a constant cool temperature of 58 degrees for 2+ hrs., depending on ambient temperature. These packs are relatively lightweight but made to withstand the extreme abuse of sand abrasion without leaking.
The head cooling consists of the Level 1 hydration beanie cap, which works comparably to the vest. For additional cooling the Level 2 system for the MICH/kevlar helmet involves properly sized phase change packs, which go directly into the helmet. They are best for the MICH but work equally as well with the kevlar.
The neck piece, consists of a DCU hydration piece. The neck guard on the interceptor limits the size of neck cooling equipment.
This system actually exceeded our expectations when tested, based on O.I.F. experience, this represents the most effective means of controlling heat in a combat environment.
THE ULTIMATE "HEAT STRESS TEST" :
Exercising in full gear in a 150-degree SAUNA !
In order to simulate anticipated summer heat stress, we tested the gear in a sauna of approx. 150-170F (the thermometer broke at 140F+rising). The temperature was hot enough to make metal burn exposed skin on contact.
We conducted the test for 30 minutes, which included full body armor/kevlar, and physical exertion. To simulate the physical activity of soldier patrols we did push ups (in armor) and squats/knee bends. Despite the searing heat, the cooling gear was comfortable. The simulation was halted after 30 minutes in the hot sauna room due to accomplishing the simulation objective, and to prevent facial burning from the hot metal buckles/snaps on the kevlar helmet.
Subsequent inspection of the cooling gear revealed the phase change packs in the helmet had expended approximately 50% of their charge, while the packs in the vest still retained 75-80% of their original charge. The hydration cooling portion appeared to remain close to full charge.
This demonstrates that the gear will effectively cool a soldier during the intense Iraq summer, and preserve physical capabilities. Hunters can also benefit from the extra cooling power when on-the-move after quarry.
Use of recommended optional "swap-out" phase-change insert packs and cooling bags for recharging packs on the road would allow for extension of maximal cooling for prolonged periods of time, and should be considered for long missions. We are happy to accept further testing recommendations.
IRAQ Military Pack Offer
Price (as individual items)*:
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Military Phase Change & Evaporative Vest - $210.00
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PC500M - 4 Spare Phase Change Inserts - $90.00
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Detachable Evaporative Cooling Sleeves - $90.00
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Phase Change Helmet Cooling Insert - $20.00
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Camo Evaporative Cooling Boonie Hat - $34.00
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Camo Evaporative Cooling Beanie Cap - $14.00
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Camo Evaporative Cooling Neck Band - $12.00
Save on the most advanced personal cooling system available today!
"Iraq Military Pack" special military-only discount*: All7 items above for $420.00* (regular price $470.00).
*Must be able to provide proof of Active Military Duty or Immediate Family of Active Military Duty Personnel to receive discounted price.
An optional spare set of 4 phase-change inserts (see below) vastly increases your opportunity for long-term cooling:
(1) Keep a spare set of recharged inserts at hand for quick swap outs to double the length of phase-change cooling. Both sets can be later be recharged simultaneously in ice water or refrigerator and be ready to use again.
(2) Or, you can enjoy virtually unlimited non-stop cooling by continually rotating two sets: use one set of inserts while quick-recharging any spent inserts in an available refrigerator, freezer, or portable supply of ice or ice-water. (Recharging in ice water takes less than 30 minutes, and lasts for hours!)
(Volume Discounts available on all individual items.
Volume discounts may also be applied to the Iraq Military Pack 10% discount for extra savings!)
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