does the proactive chilly frogg togg chilly pad take long to cool? Also does it really feel COLD? How long does the cold last? Thanks
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The coldness depends on the water temperature. However, even room temperature water works well. The cooling should be immediate.
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I live in hot humid ga and can not stand heat and ac is broken. This is the ONLY chill towel that works for me. Is not ice cold to the touch but put on feet, legs, whatever, after a few minutes my skin is no longer hot but cool.
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It doesn't take long at all to cool. Once you wet it, it immediately starts cooling. Yes, it feels cold and the cold lasts for several hours or as long as it's wet. I used mine inside the house next to me for hotflashes and it was really cold. I haven't tried to use it outside yet though.
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Yes, it stays cooler than those old fashioned "bead" neck ties. I'm glad I bought it - the cooling lasts for a few tennis games then I re-wet it with cold water and it's good for quite a while. We live in low humidity so it dries out faster for that reason. You can cut it in half, lengthwise, and put the other one in a bag of cold water and keep switching them on and off, too.
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I love my Frogg toggs! Rinse in warm water until completely wet, ring lightly. I usual give it a little twirl to activate the chill faster. YES it gets cold fast! And stays cold for hours! I haven't used it longer than three hours. I hope this helps!
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Have seen un scientific info that will cool to 12 degrees cooler than the air temp from evaporative cooling, stays cool as long as its sufficiently wet
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It is cool immediately after it is wet. It does feel cooler than the surrounding air. It will stay cold as long as it is wet.
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These chilly pads are truly amazing. I tried one, and now own three. They get really cool just from soaking them in tap water to start with. They stay wet/moist for an amazing length of time, and they cool off when left in the shade. Very refreshing on the face and around the neck. If u put them in cold water, you will be amazed! Highly recommended.
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I find it as warm as a medium fill down parka, but not quite as warm as a really high fill sub arctic rated down parka. It serves me well pn MOST winter days, all but the most frigid (below zero )
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Well I have a heated which comes with a heat pad. I'm not sure about the non heated version. But my cat loves it very much especially in the cold. If you live where it gets cold indefinitely recommend one.
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It's very cozy now since the weather is quite chilly. I ordered it because it's supposed to be cooling and until the weather changes I won't be able to tell. However, manufacturer info included with the pad does not state it to be cooling.
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Unfortunately, our old dog only got to use this cool pad for a month before she ran out of time, so my experience with it is limited. The website states that it cools for 3-4 hours,but it doesn't give a recharge time. Our dog seldom laid across the entire pad (but I also had bought one too big) and the exposed sections stayed cool to the touch. She would normally lay part of her body on the mat and apparently that was sufficient for her at the time. I think that she would have loved it come summertime as she was always so hot due to a heart condition and arthritis. This doesn't answer your questions, but I hope that it has helped you some.
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In answer to your first question, yes...I feel it sleeps cooler than a regular foam topper. During the winter you'll find it to be a bit firmer at first, but it loosens up quickly after you've been in bed for several minutes. To a small degree it does restrict some side to side movement but nothing that encumbers you from rolling over. We've found it quite comfortable although my wife does feel that it might be a little bit "too sinky" for her but she still likes it better with than without. The only drawback I've found is that normal sheets that used to fit mattress perfectly before now are a bit tight because of the added height. Deeper sheets would remedy this but we haven't found it necessary at this time. Have it for about a year and still feels very good.
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I send lunch with our daughter, and there is an ice pack with it. When she gets home, it is not still frozen- or cold for that matter. I pack her lunch at 8:30, and she gets home at 4:00. I am sure it keeps until 12:00, which is all I really need. May I suggest a small Igloo cooler, instead? I can say that it is a great, sturdy product. Easy to clean- no smelly cracks that don't clean well. I am very happy with it, and it will last for years.
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Yes it does. I don't remember exactly, but I think it's after 6 hours. To comment on Cheryl J. comment about it not getting very warm: it's not meant to. What it really does it just take the chill off, but it's not a heating pad and it not meant to be.
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I don't know about cooler but this is the most comfortable mattress cover I have ever slept on. I have issues with night sweats and haven't noticed them being an issue since we put this on our bed. Whether it is the pad, I can't say. It is a high quality mattress topper and is soft and durable. I also don't have a Tempurpedic mattress but have a pillow top mattress. I can tell you they are extremely responsive to their customers and care about their products and customer satisfaction. I even received a thank you note from them.
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It is comfortably thick enough for me. I bought it for the cooling and it does seem to help! The pad is not cold but the heat seems to go down and stay at a normal temp. Good luck. A,
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About 15 -20 minutes...not as long as other packs, but if you have sensitive skin, this is a good option...you can put it on and leave it on...my PT told me that it's not necessary to have it super cold.
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Your comfort is probably more dependent on how warm you sleep, what you wear to sleep, and the sleeping pad you use. I used this sleeping bag in stormy 30 degree weather in Anchorage, Alaska with a NeoAir pad, lightweight thermals, fleece headband and socks and found myself to be quite warm. However, when I used it with a basic foam cell pad, I was significantly chillier. I'd definitely recommend using it in your back yard before taking it out for real. Good luck!
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The K&H; Lectro-Soft Heated animal pad came with a 3-setting temperature gauge. Low, medium and high. It is an electricity saving pad that gets cooler, not cold, when the animal gets off of it. It will get warmer, depending on the temperature it has been set at, when the animal returns to the pad. As far as the coils being uncomfortable, at the time I purchased it, Amazon recommended a sheepskin top cover that contain elastic holders on the sides. This makes it very comfortable for the animal.
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One more thing I forgot to mention is that the pad does not feel warm to the touch, if the pet is not on it. Once the pet is on it, if I feel under her body, it feels "just right" warm. I guess this is a good thing, so the pad is not hot all the time, needlessly.
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Temp wise, it doesn't hold a ton of heat like I have seen complaints with other brands. You should look into ones with the cooling gel if you like being cold.
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I have the Shield life TheraPad XL and TheraPad Lite. Both feel warm after they warm up. That takes awhile. That is probably why your were told that they don't feel warm until you get on them. They get pretty hot so don't turn them/it up too much just a hint of warmth is all I need and I could stay on it for a long time.
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it does get a tad warm if dog hasn't moved around and the pad cant "re charge". . I have sometimes put in in the freezer/refrigerator for a while to re-cool and/or if I think my dog might be on it for longer than usual when I leave the house. (I also use one of those non mesh laundry bags (cotton) as a cover. It is thin enough that doesn't compromise cool ness of pad.)