Any tips on keeping cool in the heat?
Its been really hot here in Toronto off and on the last few weeks and I have found a few good ways to keep myself cool when working outdoors in the heat. I wonder if anyone has any good old tricks? ...
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That forearm trick is pure science—cooling the blood where it runs close to the surface is the fastest way to drop your core temp. To add to what you're already doing, grab a cooling towel made of PVA (polyvinyl alcohol), like the brand Chill-Its. It's a specialized spongy material that holds water without dripping. You just wet it, wring it out, and snap it in the air—it instantly drops up to 30 degrees below the air temp through evaporation. Wrap that around your neck or your forearms to supercharge your routine.
Two other quick truck tricks for you: Freeze your backup truck water bottles 75% full overnight and top them with water in the morning. They melt slowly on the road, giving you a constant ice-water supply to refill your main thermos.
Before you drive, roll down the passenger window and swing the driver's door open and closed 5 times. It mechanically pumps the trapped 120-degree air out instantly so your AC doesn't have to fight it.
Stay safe out there in the heat!