Chris, I was wondering what would work better: a laminated jacket or a mesh jacket over this? only the cooling vest would compromise body protection obviously.
Hi Chris. I'm doing something wrong with this, it is not working for me. My back is being all sweaty and my t-shirt ruined when I finish my ride. I'm using it with a Revit Traction jacket with back protector, maybe is for that. I'm filling it just as you show here.
The Morocco anecdote would be relevant if you’d been wearing the vest. You can’t describe how good a product performs in certain climates by telling a story about a time you were in that climate and didn’t have that product.
Does this fit with a leather suite? I also put a huge back protector under the suite, so is it ok to put the protector and squeeze the cooling vest with the protectors velcros?
My problem is the following. I have one of the earlier versions of this, and yes it does work amazingly...but...in 2019 I also bought the Airbag vest, and I believe I can't uses them both at the same time? anyone have a different experience?
Hi Florian. Depends on the airbag vest, but mostly we would say yes. This Cooling vest doesn't take much space under the summer jacket and shouldn't stop the ability of the airbag to work. The only problem is the airbag vest will stop the air flow to the Cooling vest, and that will create a bit of a barrier.
Cunnlng plan Chris, how about using a fan and thermometer to get some proper values for the materials and vents on the gear available? Maybe call it the 'C'ool value and add it on the website.
One minute you say it "reduces ambient temp" then at the end you say "if you want to reduce body temp you need this" does it do both ? just want to clarify. Some actual lab test results would be great. Other than that I'm all in. Keep the reviews coming good job.
I never like trying to give a technical explanation to someone who works in engineering as you seem to do. Technically, as I understand it, the evaporative cooling cools the surface of the vest and this when worn next to the body will, in turn, cool the body. ML
The Klim Aggressor -1 is just a good base layer for hot temperatures. The Macna cooling vest is in a different league as this is a more active solution and will actually cool down your core temperature.
@@amernhoa.q2545 for F sake....high humidity in a desert....why do you think they call it a desert and what di you need to have a high humidity...Is the humidity high on Mars?
@@rudolfdesadeleer7995 for fuck sake.. you apparently live in a hole. You got no fuckin clue about the weather in Middle East and North Africa. Eastern province in Saudi Arabia, there are deserts there where there is high humidity because it’s near the gulf sea. Yo dumb. You think if there a desert there is no humidity or rain. Go back to school dumbass. Don’t try to be Elon musk or act smart. I work on a project at Jafurah for development of industrial support utilities for Aramco. It’s a big desert and there is humidity.. so stop being smart. You need to go to school and understand the basics of who humidity is formed.
What is the different with this vest compared to Alpinestars Cooling Vest? Would you say the Alpinestars work better than Macna as Alpinestars uses 3 layers textile instead of 2 layers (50 nylon+50 PU) on Macna?
@@TheCaptainbarnacles Yes I did. The weather's in my country Malaysia is crazy hot (usually 35C-40C and feels like 45+ due to humidity). I actually bought an Inuteq Bodycool Smart (Due to cheaper local currency). Very similar in design to Macna, and I agree with you that it does look 100% better than Alpinestars. I'd be honest with you, wet cooling vest probably will work better if you want the "cooling effects" as the Dry Cooling Vest does not really cool you up, instead it naturalize your body core temperature which is quite nice. It totally works for daily and touring! Although, I might get myself the wet fit-to-your-body version from Inutec for motocross/more hardcore activities. If you happen to change your mind and checkout Inuteq, give the Neckcool Pro (Neck cooling solution) a try. They're totally not a gimmick, and really works.
@@awangkuakram8371 Thank you very much for the comprehensive response. I'm headed to the Saraha desert next week and I'm rather intimated by the temperature. My plan is to keep hydrated, set off at dawn, wear as much mesh as possible & dunk my clothes in water when I get the chance. That's interesting the inuteq neck piece, I'll attempt to replicate it's function with a wet neck covering. When you say the product naturalises your body temp do you mean it helps to keep it at 38°C?
@@TheCaptainbarnacles That's great, enjoy your adventure ride! Yes the the inuteq cooling system products are quite impressive. What I meant by the Dry Cooling Vest naturalize my body temp is that it doesn't make me feel "Suffocate" on those heavy temperature. Even when I stopped at traffic light, it really helps. You will still sweat though, but it does not make you feel drowned/suffocate (If you know what I mean). But again, if you are going to stop and dunk your clothes on water as much as u can, then get the wet version, the only cons for it is that it will wet your shirt, and it will actually dries off within 20 minutes-1 hour (depending on humidity). But its cooling system works better than Dry Cooling Vest. Dry Cooling Vest is simply practical for daily/touring use when you dont want to feel messy on the bike/at work.
@@awangkuakram8371 Tremendous thank you, the majority of my miles are in the UK where it's mostly unnecessary to have a cooling system. I understand better what you mean about the dry cooling vest stabilising your core temperature now.
Ok i saw an spanish video and he didn't do a test,what kind of a test you may say? of course,some hardware or machines to show people how good this is,otherwise these are only words mate.
28 degrees yesterday and having to wear Highviz on the blood bike and the bike being RT with little airflow. It my new favorite thing !! Good review!
Never knew anything like this existed. Thanks Chris
Thanks Chris keep the vids coming. Great viewing during lockdown. Cheers
Chris, I was wondering what would work better: a laminated jacket or a mesh jacket over this? only the cooling vest would compromise body protection obviously.
Hi Chris.
I'm doing something wrong with this, it is not working for me. My back is being all sweaty and my t-shirt ruined when I finish my ride. I'm using it with a Revit Traction jacket with back protector, maybe is for that. I'm filling it just as you show here.
Hi Chris, around the 6.50 minute mark you say that the vest is £140, it's on the site for £169.99.
I am afraid there have been price rises in the last 30 months since the video was recorded.
The size of these are quite small,I got the L/Xl because I normally wear a large and it is pretty tight.
The Morocco anecdote would be relevant if you’d been wearing the vest. You can’t describe how good a product performs in certain climates by telling a story about a time you were in that climate and didn’t have that product.
Does this fit with a leather suite? I also put a huge back protector under the suite, so is it ok to put the protector and squeeze the cooling vest with the protectors velcros?
Will it work inside a room with 85% humidity 35 degree celcius under ceiling fan? Or is it only for bike riders?
My problem is the following. I have one of the earlier versions of this, and yes it does work amazingly...but...in 2019 I also bought the Airbag vest, and I believe I can't uses them both at the same time? anyone have a different experience?
hey will this work under a leather suit?
Hello ! First sorry for my english...
Nice review 👍🏻 I have a question : Do you know if the cooling is compatible with airbag vest ?
Thanks
Hi Florian.
Depends on the airbag vest, but mostly we would say yes. This Cooling vest doesn't take much space under the summer jacket and shouldn't stop the ability of the airbag to work. The only problem is the airbag vest will stop the air flow to the Cooling vest, and that will create a bit of a barrier.
Cunnlng plan Chris, how about using a fan and thermometer to get some proper values for the materials and vents on the gear available? Maybe call it the 'C'ool value and add it on the website.
One minute you say it "reduces ambient temp" then at the end you say "if you want to reduce body temp you need this" does it do both ? just want to clarify. Some actual lab test results would be great.
Other than that I'm all in. Keep the reviews coming good job.
I never like trying to give a technical explanation to someone who works in engineering as you seem to do. Technically, as I understand it, the evaporative cooling cools the surface of the vest and this when worn next to the body will, in turn, cool the body. ML
Many thanks Chris, just a quick question. Is it designed to wear next to the skin or over a base layer? Or either I guess?
Over a breathable baselayer like a mesh or similar. So definitely not cotton!
@@Motolegendscotton is one of the most breathable materials in existence.
@@aliwoh Not when it gets wet. The long-yarn fibres absorb moisture. The material becomes wet, and so becomes ineffective at wicking. CP
What's the difference with the Klim aggerssor -1 and wich one is better in your opinioni?
The Klim Aggressor -1 is just a good base layer for hot temperatures. The Macna cooling vest is in a different league as this is a more active solution and will actually cool down your core temperature.
So true!!
...reduce temperature by approx. 15 degrees... Fahrenheit oder Celsius???
@@Stangelycoloured You do when we're talking about hot temperatures. How often do you hear about it being nearly 100 degrees outside.
@@RowBox81 Not in Australia!
Will this vest work just walking?
Yes, will work to cool your down anywhere.
@@Motolegends Thank you
So the water is gonna evaporate and greate coolness was n the jacket?
doesn"t work in the tropics but it is great for in the desert
Did you try it? Does work in desert where there is high humidity
@@amernhoa.q2545 for F sake....high humidity in a desert....why do you think they call it a desert and what di you need to have a high humidity...Is the humidity high on Mars?
@@rudolfdesadeleer7995 for fuck sake.. you apparently live in a hole. You got no fuckin clue about the weather in Middle East and North Africa. Eastern province in Saudi Arabia, there are deserts there where there is high humidity because it’s near the gulf sea. Yo dumb. You think if there a desert there is no humidity or rain. Go back to school dumbass. Don’t try to be Elon musk or act smart. I work on a project at Jafurah for development of industrial support utilities for Aramco. It’s a big desert and there is humidity.. so stop being smart. You need to go to school and understand the basics of who humidity is formed.
What is the different with this vest compared to Alpinestars Cooling Vest? Would you say the Alpinestars work better than Macna as Alpinestars uses 3 layers textile instead of 2 layers (50 nylon+50 PU) on Macna?
Did you buy a vest? I'm contimplating it. The machna seems like a more refined design and who alpinestars copied.
@@TheCaptainbarnacles Yes I did. The weather's in my country Malaysia is crazy hot (usually 35C-40C and feels like 45+ due to humidity).
I actually bought an Inuteq Bodycool Smart (Due to cheaper local currency). Very similar in design to Macna, and I agree with you that it does look 100% better than Alpinestars.
I'd be honest with you, wet cooling vest probably will work better if you want the "cooling effects" as the Dry Cooling Vest does not really cool you up, instead it naturalize your body core temperature which is quite nice. It totally works for daily and touring! Although, I might get myself the wet fit-to-your-body version from Inutec for motocross/more hardcore activities.
If you happen to change your mind and checkout Inuteq, give the Neckcool Pro (Neck cooling solution) a try. They're totally not a gimmick, and really works.
@@awangkuakram8371 Thank you very much for the comprehensive response. I'm headed to the Saraha desert next week and I'm rather intimated by the temperature. My plan is to keep hydrated, set off at dawn, wear as much mesh as possible & dunk my clothes in water when I get the chance. That's interesting the inuteq neck piece, I'll attempt to replicate it's function with a wet neck covering. When you say the product naturalises your body temp do you mean it helps to keep it at 38°C?
@@TheCaptainbarnacles That's great, enjoy your adventure ride!
Yes the the inuteq cooling system products are quite impressive.
What I meant by the Dry Cooling Vest naturalize my body temp is that it doesn't make me feel "Suffocate" on those heavy temperature. Even when I stopped at traffic light, it really helps. You will still sweat though, but it does not make you feel drowned/suffocate (If you know what I mean).
But again, if you are going to stop and dunk your clothes on water as much as u can, then get the wet version, the only cons for it is that it will wet your shirt, and it will actually dries off within 20 minutes-1 hour (depending on humidity). But its cooling system works better than Dry Cooling Vest.
Dry Cooling Vest is simply practical for daily/touring use when you dont want to feel messy on the bike/at work.
@@awangkuakram8371 Tremendous thank you, the majority of my miles are in the UK where it's mostly unnecessary to have a cooling system. I understand better what you mean about the dry cooling vest stabilising your core temperature now.
I’ve done this without spilling a drop. 😂
Ok i saw an spanish video and he didn't do a test,what kind of a test you may say? of course,some hardware or machines to show people how good this is,otherwise these are only words mate.
Not working. You feel so hot after few minutes
You can’t be using it correctly. It makes an amazing difference.
First 3 minutes can be skipped its grueling