Glacier Tek Sports Cooling Vest with Bio-Based Cooling Packs & Spare Set - Stay Cool During Workouts, Running, Hiking & Outdoor Activities

I have a medical condition and needed something to help me stay cool in certain situations. I did not want a vest that was going to use evaporation or get me all wet, so this was my pick. I wear a size M/L shirt in women’s and there’s a lot of room left on the straps. Doesn’t make the cooling space bigger but will ultimately fit someone larger. I would recommend having two ice pack sets and understanding that this is ultimately only going to last a couple hours in high heat with a lot of activity. The goal is keeping the core cool, which is different than keeping you cold all over. Expectations are everything with this product. I use it using beehive inspections and it fits nicely under my suit and does a good job. On a 90 degree day, it’s going to start melting quickly, but at least I’m not getting wet in the process. It’s tough to pay the current price, but I wanted to provide an honest assessment other than the one sentence ones provided so far.Fit good. Little short. Does not stay as cold for long asothersThis works as described. Much better than evaporator type vests. Plus you can pack some extras and end up traveling all day.Spent quite a bit of money on this item for my son, buying the vest and ice packs and additional ice packs. I looked into a bunch of them and they are all announced as one size fits all but that just isn't the case. After receiving the item and freezing the packs my son put it on and it was immediately evident that it wasn't going to fit. I was able to find Velcro extend straps to make it fit (another $60) but it would have been nice if we would have known that going into the transaction. It does cool him down where it does reach, and having the extended straps will allow the vest to be secured to him but its still rather short and there really isn't an option for "big and tall" still. Hes admittedly a big guy and were used to this problem (6'5" 330 lbs.) but that's a market that's going to eat these things up if they could make a larger size one. His employer, the largest company in the world for retail, is anxious to see this product for its warehouse employees, too bad its going to look like a plastic bib at a steak and lobster restaurant instead a piece of working equipmentI have to say I am enjoying my vest. I work im the sun or in attics and this right here is the best. Installing insulation in this or running electrical wire in attics no problem. I got the 12 ice packs and keep them in my ice chest to interchange and recharge. Last around an 1hr in hot attics so work quick and change during water break. I wear it whule doing yard work and makes a hot summer comfortable.Bought it for husband who is a welder, so in the summertime it’s brutal. It was worn under a leather welding jacket and was comfortable to use, practically unnoticeable for him throughout the day. The extra ice packs come in handy especially on extreme heat days. Had to replace every 3 hours on 100+ temperature days but the packs last much longer on decent days. Overall a great buy!Sucks. Does not cool worth a damn.