Yesterday, Steven and I went to Tilley Endurables to look at travel accessories. While we were there, we stumbled upon the Cobber Neck Cooling Wraps (made in Australia) which were offered in a variety of patterns and colours. We were so fascinated by them that we decided to pick one up for our upcoming trip! [UPDATE!] Scroll down for a detailed product review! :)
What are they?
Cobber Neck Cooling Wraps are designed to keep you cool against heat discomfort. The neck wraps are filled with poly-crystals which are non-toxic and expand (when placed in water) to produce an immediate cooling effect when worn. Without refrigeration, the wraps remain cool for 2-3 days and are worn dry (no feelings of wetness)! The outer material of the wraps are made of polyester and cotton. Additionally, as an added benefit, these wraps can be used as hot or cold wraps and can be re-usable for many years!
For more information about the Cobber Neck Cooling Wrap, check out the video shown below or the Cobber.com website! Enjoy!
Product Review:
After trying out the Cobber Neck Cooling Wrap in Cambodia, I must regretfully say that the product did not impress. Steven and I brought an unopened Cobber Wrap to Cambodia to try for the first time.
With striking hot daily temperatures of 30-40 degrees Celsius in Cambodia, I wasn't expecting a miracle cooling product, but I was hoping for something that could decently provide some cooling and relief from the heat. Because the Cobber Wrap claims to remain cool for 2-3 days, I decided to hydrate/activate the gels in the wrap the night before our Angkor Wat full-day tour.
When I first opened the product, I read the instructions before use.
"Soak entire wrap in clean water for a total of 20 to 30 minutes. After approximately 10 minutes crystals will begin to absorb the water and feel like a gel. There will be less stress on the seams if you distribute the gel evenly throughout the wrap. Submerge the cobber again for the remaining time (10-20 minutes). Do not leave the cobber in water for longer periods than suggested above. "I was careful to follow the instructions, making sure to distribute the gel and soak it in water for a total of 25 minutes. See pictures below.
About 5-10 minutes into soaking the Cobber Wrap in cool water, I started to notice that the water was turning red. It appeared that the colour was bleeding out of the wrap.
After draining and squeezing out the excess water from the wrap, I continued to notice some colour leakage from the product. I was concerned that the colour would leak over my clothes. Once the wrap expanded and started to feel cool, I let it sit in the sink overnight.
The next day, I took the Cobber Wrap out for a try and put it around my neck. Immediately, there was a sense of coolness (but not for long). The wrap successfully remained cool for around 10 minutes before I found myself squeezing the gels in the wrap to distribute the coolness effect (I must admit, it helped, but it was not significant). I still found myself sweating and drowning in the heat, but at least it provided a little bit of a wet/cool feeling. In addition, I continued to notice some colour bleeding from the wrap, even after leaving the Cobber out to dry for a few days. I had to make sure to put the cobber in a plastic bag to avoid colour stains. If you plan on trying the Cobber Wrap for yourself, I would advise you to soak the wrap and leave it to dry for a few days before using it for the first time!
On the bright side, I did like how the Cobber Wrap was offered in a variety of patterns and colours. I picked the traditional red handkerchief style, which seemed to look good. The Cobber also conveniently dries back to its original form (flat and dry), making it easy to store away. Although I didn't give it a try, the Cobber also claims to work as a heating pad, which is an added bonus.
If you have any questions or comments about this product, I would love to hear your feedback!
Posted by Rebecca
In my case i use the Mission Multi-Cool help's good for me when the weather so hot.
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