MISSIONCooling Multi-Use Neck Gaiter Face Mask, UPF 50, Breathable Lightweight Fabric, Cools Up to 2 Hours

My fiance and I absolutely HATE the heat, but, living in CA, you don't have much choice if you want to do things outdoors.I bought 2 of these when we were going through a major heat wave recently. I like that you can put it over your head and it sits like a scarf and you don't have to fiddle around with it to make sure it stays on. I've found that to be the only way to wear that is actually functional for me. The other ways either aren't as effective or are way too restrictive (and ridiculous!) for casual outdoor yardwork.My fiance didn't want to wear his at first. So one hot day, after a long session of playing with my dog, i put this around my dog's neck. He doesn't like water: he doesn't like being wet, stepping in water, being sprayed, etc, and runs away whenever i grab the hose to water the yard, whenever i turn on the water in the shower, or whenever i turn on the sprinklers (even though they're nowhere near him)... weirdo.But, to my surprise, he was absolutely okay with having this drenched towel around his neck! And, instead of panting loudly for 20 minutes after playing, he only panted heavily for 5 minutes after i put the cooling towel around him! I was really happy that he doesn't refuse it and that it helps him, because dogs overheating is a legitimate concern (many k-9 units have been lost due to heat exhaustion.... really sad. look it up). And my dog has a tendency to not care about anything else when it's play time, not even his own health!!!(one scary example: we were playing in the front yard, and he came back limping, i was wondering what happened and tried to look at his leg. He backed away and just wanted me to throw the ball again. so i did. when he came back the second time, i realized a ton of blood on his foot... I was like OMG WHAT HAPPENED!!!? Turns out, he had nearly ripped off one of his rear dew claws somehow on the previous throw/return. To this day, I still don't know how it happened, there's nothing sharp in my grass! This claw was just barrrrrely hanging on. So here he is, limping, and blood everywhere; he doesn't care, HE WANTS TO PLAY!! Looking back at this, it's funny as hell, but at the time, I was freaking out. I immediately put pressure on it and we wrapped it and called the vet. He eventually had surgery to remove his rear dew claws. He's just fine now :) and still doesn't care about his own health. dogs are silly)Either way, This is awesome for my dog. plus it looks suuuper cute on him, looks like a handkerchief but keeps him cool. It was an unintended purpose for this purchase, but it turned out to be a really good thing for my pup, who goes 100% on every single throw, no matter if he's limping, overheated, bloody, missing a toe.... etc. It's my way of looking after his health since HE doesn't.OH, another use i forgot to mention: I had actually bought this as a gift for my dad who does go-karting. I remember he had mentioned about being so hot when he's karting (cuz you got all that gear on, helmet, full body suit plus neck padding and rib cage protectors, and you're in direct sun and heat, and you're on black asphalt.... yeahhh)So anyways, i was like omg, this would be perfect for my dad, cuz he can wear it under all of his gear and under his helmet! He reported back to me and said he loves it and makes it soooo much more bearable in that heat. So, there's another use for it. I got him the black one so that it blends in with his gear.

Feels ice cold when wet, helped me walk all day several days in a row while wearing a steel Mandalorian helmet in May’s reasonably warm weather. I’d have felt much worse without it!

Provides needed protection and cools (but probably not much more than any other neck gaiter would, after soaking it in cold water and waving it through cool air).The only issue that I have with it is that it does not go down far enough in the back, so leaves a gap between the shirt and the neck gaiter. I find myself often trying to pull it down there, to cover it, but it keeps creeping back up. I wish that it had a flap on one side (or something), that would make it go down a bit more there - the neck / upper back is the most exposed part to the sun.

I bought two of these in different colors so that I could get them wet and hike with them in the grand canyon. They worked wonderfully, especially as the day went on and got hotter. Felt like I got my second wind (and third and fourth) every time I got it wet again. It was comfortable. Not too loose and not too tight. It also helped my neck not get scorched by the sun. Definitely recommend these.

With the requirements in most states now being that anytime you enter a store or go out in public you are required to wear a mask to cover your nose and mouth so you arent exposing others to your germs or exposing yourself to others this neck gaiter is amazing, it fits well, is just right as far as thickness goes as it doesn't make your face to warm and is almost like not having anything on at all. Allow you to breath normally, it is washable and reusable on top of everything else. It will also protect you from the sun which is just an added bonus overall. This is something that you will use regardless of the requirements to wear a facial covering due to current situation we are facing across the country. I had one of these prior to Covid and will continue to use these well after this all passes, they are great in the summer when cutting the grass as you can wet and ring out then put on to help keep you cooler as well as protect you from the sun. Its a great item to have on hand and you will find yourself using it a lot more than you would expect as it is a multi-functional item for sure. I would highly recommend as this neck gaiter is made by a great company and the product last forever if cared for correctly as I have had one of mine for 5 plus years. Care for them is simple as you can wash in your washing machine. You will not be disappointed if you pick one up and again you will find yourself using a lot more than you think as you will discover a ton of different situations that it can be used for.

I purchased the MISSION Cooling UPF Multi-Use Neck Gaiter for my 7-year-old son who plays Little League, hoping it would help keep him cool during hot game days. While the material and cooling performance felt excellent, it turned out to be too large for a child’s head and neck, even with folding or adjusting.The product is clearly designed for adults, and though it may be a great option for runners, outdoor workers, or athletes, it’s not well-suited for younger kids.We ended up returning it, but I’d still recommend it for teens or adults looking for a reliable, multi-use cooling gaiter with solid UPF protection and moisture-activated tech. Just not the right fit for little ones.