Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Wore this during the end of July hiking from the South Rim to Phantom Ranch and back. When we got down to the Colorado River the temperature gauge at the foot bridge read 120 degrees. Wore this around my neck the entire trip and it worked like a champ. In the dry heat conditions you will have to apply water more frequently but if it's kept moist it will help you stay cool. In contrast I also use this in the middle of summer when kayaking my local rivers. On a certain 9 mile trip after initially applying water I've found the band stays wet and is still cooling by the time I'm finished paddling. I was originally a skeptic of this product but this is one case I'm glad I took the chance because it has earned go-to status in my warm weather kit. UPDATE: I just ordered this year's new high viz yellow color to go with the original sand color I used last year. I have to say the reduction in size from last year's model is disappointing to say the least. I love the high viz yellow color and reflective material but I have a tiny head and it's almost too tight to stand to be worn as a headband. Now I understand what some other reviewers have been saying about it being just too tight and small overall. No kidding, it seems the company wanted to save some money by making these smaller by using far less material. At the current price point it's a shame really, while the new colors are nice, the overall utility for those with average sized heads has been greatly reduced. Buyer beware, I had to knock a star off my original five star review because for many the headband function is now a complete afterthought.