I hate to be a cold, wet blanket, but how much energy is used to make those cans, gather together the materials, mix it all up, assemble and paint, and then run it to the store? I tend to think you could run your AC for days and days and use less energy, if that was your aim. Or, you could use a cold, wet blanket (or cloth) and really save some energy. Silk works well for that, and I hear they have some of that in Japan.

How long does the cooling effect last, wouldn\'t think very long at all. What kind of residue is left on the skin, can it be peeled off and does it take a westerners arm hairs with it.

Speaking of \"Shit for brains\" solutions - what ever happened to a wet and wrung out small towel, scarf or face washer?
I mean REALLY?

What an EXCELLENT, idiotic solution. The heat got to someone there.

I would think this would be a good solution for use on heat stress victims. A cool drink and a cold compress still work fine but in an emergency kit this might be pretty useful.

I believe that spray to the surface of the skin should be developed to hold in heat for people facing cold conditions in emergency situations. It might be consdiered part of standard rescue/survival equipment.

OK, where\'s the Rule 34 images for this stuff? ;)

What ever happened to a spashing your face in the sink or sticking your head in a bucket or bowl full of water?
Or a garden hose?
A SLOW running fan and a water spray or wet bed sheets, or a wide brim hat?
A big cup of iced tea?
Or a lay down in the shade?
Or the ubiquitious sports drink bottle - streamed urine style, over your face and head...
A wet T shirt.....
Lay under a wet towel....
I just can\'t think of a more idiotic, costly, ineffective, hassle to remember, carry and use, and probably not get much use from over a long hot summer, kind of a stupid solution.
A sink full of water and a splash of the face and hair and a quick wipe... Ohhh wonderful.

What is the \"energy-budget\" on tnis stuff? I also want to know how much energy is spent to create whatever amount of chilling energy theese bottles contain. If it is possible to expose bare skin then water in a spraybottle is my favorite chiller. especially if you spray on your legs.

Silly but if it makes a profit, I\'m all for the manufacturers to continue making it. Even if I wont be buying it.