Now that we are in the heat of things (pun intended) how does everyone keep cool while out there killing it? Besides drinking gallons of cold water, what are some of the methods you use to make sure you don't overheat? I wear a sun hat, and I bring some cold water with me in a cooler and blast AC in between jobs, but I've been looking at these neck coolers that you submerge in cold water overnight that is supposed to stay cool for hours that you place around your neck. Just trying to get other ideas and methods that I haven't thought about yet to stay cool during the hottest parts of the summer.
How does everyone keep cool while working?
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That’s about where I’m at.
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I’m getting that this works for those that have a greater melanin content. For those like me who has an untanned arse that could blind someone not so much.
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I live in SE PA and have no love for heat and humidity. However, no matter what the temperature is, I always wear a cloth sunhat (ie, 360 degree brim), a long sleeve, wicking polyester/elastic T shirt with UV protection (mine are either solid blue, gray, or black), and lightweight polyester long pants (aka 'travel pants'), all bought at Costco. I also wear $7 padded lightweight work gloves (black synthetic material with velcro closures) that I got at Harbor Freight. Because I use a stand-on mower operated by squeezing the L & R control levers, I've cut off the fingertips near the 2nd knuckle on all but the thumb. Although they get sweaty, the gloves protect my hands from direct sun and accidental scrapes. They are also easy to rinse out and air dry and don't shrink when dry. I also rinse out my sunhat to remove sweat stains and freshen it up.
One would think that being nearly 100% covered up wearing what I do would be extremely uncomfortable but it is just the opposite. Even when mowing/working outdoors with temps in the high 90s in high humidity, whether sunny or cloudy, I am always comfortable since my clothes actually keep me cool, especially when there is any kind of breeze. I am much cooler and comfortable outfitted this way than when wearing any type of short sleeve shirt or shorts.
I have water in my truck but also carry a 32 oz metal water bottle on the mower that I keep in a freezable wine tote used for transporting a bottle of wine (Amazon purchase) that I've attached the tote to my mower. With this, I have anytime access to cold water when I'm away from my truck. Here's a link if you want to check out the tote:
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This is a soft bill so you can roll the sides up if you wanted to wear it with over the ears. I’ve generally just always just worn ball caps during the work day as well tho.
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I’ve used the 3m soft ear plugs for a decade or more. I tried over the ear passive that also allowed me into plug in my iPod worked great in the winter but in summer were so dang hot I couldn’t use them. Then my 4 year old at the time played with them and broke them. I really liked those and I couldn’t find any more. I digress. But I will say for the nay sayers of going from 100 true temp and getting in a truck full blowing ac I thought there was some info how taking a hot shower and going from hot to cold before one exited the shower was actually “good” for you… heart health etc. I’ll have to look that up again. I do it. I’m
Cold water closes your pours and helps keep you cleaner, after showering . Warm showers after working on hot days is best for cleaning supposedly. Cold for a minute or so before exiting. Never heard anything about it being good for your ticker though - hope you find that info as it sounds intriguing.
I knew a guy who always drip dried to keep his skin soft and smoove for da ladies
I knew a guy who always drip dried to keep his skin soft and smoove for da ladies
My usual set up is a sun hat, cotton tee and depending on how I feel about hacking up my legs from the knee down, shorts, but I’ve worn pants as well and I didn’t feel hotter or cooler either way.
Wearing pants wasn’t to really protect my self from trimming though, well partly, but It was to prevent debris from going into my sneakers while working.
Ever get a grain of sand inside your shoe? Feels like a boulder and it’s VERY uncomfortable! Sometimes I have to take off my shoe and empty whatever got in them when I wear shorts.
I also bring a small cooler with water and gator/Powerade with me and I bring a dry washcloth and use it to dry the sweat from my face and neck areas. I do crank the AC between jobs and I’m just fine with it getting in and out of the heat. It’s actually refreshing for me and much needed.
I am still looking into the personal cooling devices out there to see if it would help with keeping the body temps down, but from what I’ve seen, they all look cheap and not worth the money.
Wearing pants wasn’t to really protect my self from trimming though, well partly, but It was to prevent debris from going into my sneakers while working.
Ever get a grain of sand inside your shoe? Feels like a boulder and it’s VERY uncomfortable! Sometimes I have to take off my shoe and empty whatever got in them when I wear shorts.
I also bring a small cooler with water and gator/Powerade with me and I bring a dry washcloth and use it to dry the sweat from my face and neck areas. I do crank the AC between jobs and I’m just fine with it getting in and out of the heat. It’s actually refreshing for me and much needed.
I am still looking into the personal cooling devices out there to see if it would help with keeping the body temps down, but from what I’ve seen, they all look cheap and not worth the money.
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I bought this hang around your neck thing that had 2 fans on it. Recharged through any USB port. About $35 on Amazon. An absolute piece of Chinese made crap. On high you could barely feel the wind from them if you bent them an inch away from your face. It’s collecting dust now in the “something else I never should have bought” pile.
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