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Highway 21 Cooling Vest
# 489-1060
The Highway 21 Cooling Vest keeps riders comfortable in hot‑weather conditions using long‑lasting evaporative cooling technology. Built from lightweight, breathable materials, it absorbs and retains water to create a cooling effect that helps regulate body temperature during rides, outdoor work, or summer activities.
How It Works:
- "Swamp Cooler" Effect utilizes polymer-embedded fabric.
- Activation: Submerge the vest in water for 2 to 10 minutes. The internal polymer crystals swell up and absorb the moisture.
- The Mechanism: Wring out the excess water and zip it up over a base shirt, ideally wearing a mesh or well-vented riding jacket over it. As you ride, airflow passing through your jacket evaporates the trapped water, dropping the temperature of the air pocket around your torso.
Features:
- Instant & Noticeable Relief: Riders reporting temperatures over 90°F to 100°F state that the drop in skin temperature is immediate, dramatically reducing fatigue and heat exhaustion on long road trips.
- Fast Activation: It reaches full saturation within just 2 minutes of soaking and remains hydrated for up to 10 hours.
- Long-Lasting in Arid Climates: In dry regions (like the American Southwest), a single soak provides 2 to 4 hours of continuous cooling before requiring a re-wet.
- No Bulky Collar: Unlike standard vests which feature a stand-up neck collar, the Highway 21 version is designed with a low, collarless neckline. This prevents bunching and discomfort under tight jacket collars.
- Low Maintenance: Machine washable, a massive plus for sweat-soaked gear.
Highway 21 Vest Sizing - MEN'S
Size | Chest
SM | 34-35
MD | 36-38
LG | 40-42
XL | 44-46
2X | 48-50
3X | 52-54
4X | 56-58
How to Measure: Measure around the fullest part of your chest, under the armpits, keeping the measuring tape parallel to the ground.
Sizing information is provided by the manufacturer and does not guarantee a perfect fit.
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