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Frog Togs Chili Pad Cooling Towel, $10 (was $17)
Why do we like this deal?
If you haven’t been paying attention to the forecast recently, it’s going to be (and will be) hot across much of the country, and not just normal hot, but so hot that records may be broken. What can you do to deal with the brutal temperatures? One thing to have on hand at all times is a convenient cool towel. It’s a simple solution to an age-old problem, and they’re over 40% off at Amazon.
The Frog Togs Chili Pad Cooling Towel is on sale for $10, which is $7 less than the original $17 price tag. These couldn’t be easier to use: simply wet it, squeeze it, and wear it around your neck while you hike, watch kids’ games, workout outdoors, or do anything else without melting in the summer sun. These cooling towels have over 10,000 five-star ratings on Amazon and have been purchased over 10,000 times in the last month alone. They come in a variety of colors, most of which are available at generous discounts.
Frog Togs Chili Pad Cooling Towel, $10 at Amazon (was $17).
What shoppers need to know
- size: 33 inches long and 13 inches wide
- dry weight: 6.4 ounces
- machine washable: Yes
Standing outside in the summer sun can sometimes be unavoidable, and with an incoming heat wave in sight it can quickly become unbearable. As mentioned, it’s easy to use, and it’s also machine washable, so you can use it again and again throughout the summer. Plus, it offers good coverage from sunlight—33 inches long and 13 inches wide—and isn’t too bulky. It can be easily worn around your neck or even over your head and doesn’t look silly like a neck fan.
According to the product page, the heat this towel can draw from your body can cool you by up to 30 degrees. It can absorb up to 8 times its own weight in water and when dry it is easy to carry in your backpack or gym bag. Whether you’re out for a long day on the links and in the sun or want to keep your body at a regular temperature at the beach during the Fourth of July, keep this towel with you as a simple but important solution.
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what shoppers are saying
Humidity is a silent killer in summer, but this cooling towel can combat it. “Humidity in the summer in the South is no joke, and this towel works!” exclaimed one reviewer. “I soaked it before running 4 miles, and it stayed cool almost the entire time. It’s also great for wicking sweat.”
Another shopper said this towel is as essential in your hiking pack as sunscreen or snacks. “I have led hiking groups and compared these cooling towels to several other brands,” he began. “In my opinion this always wins. And I’ve been a guide in the Grand Canyon (a very hot place in the summer) and I found this cooling pad invaluable. I’ll dip it in the river before going to bed, put it around my neck and it’ll cool me enough to sleep.”
Frog Togs Cooling Towel is over 40% off at Amazon. Make your purchase as soon as possible before the summer savings diminish.
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