Banox® Cooling Vest with FR3 Flame-Retardant Banox Fabric, includes set of 8 Cooling Packs - Recharges in 30 minutes, Maintains 59 Degrees for up to 2.5 Hours

Our rugged Original Cool Vest with wear-resistant Banox FR3 fabric is designed for use in the harsh environments of the oil, gas or chemical industries.  Made with extremely durable FR3 Flame Retardant Banox fabric, this cooling vest will help keep you cool, comfortable and safe in the face of the exact opposite.  The vest features dual side straps and over-the-shoulder adjustability for a secure fit on a wide range of body sizes. Each vest includes a set of eight cooling packs that maintain a cool -- but not cold -- temperature of 59° F for up to 2.5 hours in 100° F heat. The packs are powered by PureTemp, a nontoxic phase change material known for its consistent, repeatable performance over thousands of melting-solidification cycles.

Prepare To Be Cool:

GlacierTek vests maintains a dry, comfortable 59°F for up to 2.5 hours in 100°F heat.

How it Works:

The cooling vest has four interior pockets that hold packs snug against the torso. The charged packs will pull heat out of the body’s core which will lower effectively lowering the users body temperature and delivering a sensation of cooling. It is simple science, no gimmicks here. The packs work as heat absorbers, a cooling solution that keeps your clothes dry and works in humidity.

Easy to Recharge:

The cooling packs recharge in about 20 minutes in ice water (or a mountain stream), one hour in the freezer, or two hours in the refrigerator.

Multiple Uses:

Ideal for oil, gas, chemical and construction industries.  Useful for anyone working in heat related occupations and people with heat sensitive medical condition. Founded in 1997, Glacier Tek has been supplying cooling relief to satisfied customers for over 25 years.

Adjustable Sizing:

Designed for comfort and functionality, the cool vest provides a full range of motion and features adjustable hook and loop style side straps, adjustable shoulder straps, and a heavy-duty front zipper. One size fits most, however we recommend purchasing an extender set for chest sizes greater than 46 inches, that is available here: BANOX VEST EXTENDER SET

• The standard Banox vest (without any accessories) is designed to fit sizes S-XL
  • Minimum torso size: 32"
  • Maximum torso size: 46"
• The Banox vest fitted with a Banox Vest Extender Setcan fit sizes up to 3XL
  • Maximum torso size: 58"
• 3-cell cooling packs measure 8.75" x 5.25" x 0.5"
• 4-cell cooling packs measure 11.25" x 5.25" x 0.5"

Extended Cooling:

To extend cooling relief beyond 2 hours consider purchasing a spare pack set available here: ADULT PACK SET or a Glacier Tek Booster set available here: BOOSTER SET. The vest set fully loaded with 8 packs weighs less than 5 pounds. For use in less demanding conditions, such as indoor use, you can make the vest lighter by using one cooling pack per pocket instead of two.

The Glacier Tek Banox Vest Set Includes:

•    One Banox vest

•    Eight cooling packs 

•    One mesh bag for transporting cooling pack set

Product Sizing::

The Banox vest comes in one size designed to fit most adults.  It weighs just over 5 pounds, including cooling packs and will fit chest sizes between 30” to 46”.  Extender strap sets, sold separately, are available for larger adults and can be found here: BANOX VEST EXTENDER SET

The Ways to Charge Glacier Packs:

•    Submerge your packs in ice water for 30 minutes (or in a mountain stream!)

•    Place the packs in your freezer for one hour

•    Place the packs in your refrigerator for two hours

How to Use:

1.    GlacierPack sets must be charged before each use.  

2.    Insert two GlacierPacks, one large and one small, into each exterior pocket

3.    Adjust vest side straps and should straps to fit.  The cooling vest is most effective when worn snugly around your torso.  Your vest can be worn over your T-shirt, your uniform or whatever you prefer.

In less demanding conditions, you may lighten your vest by using a single large GlacierPack in each pocket.