How to refreeze ThermApparel Cooling Packs in ice water

Tips for refreezing at a Con

Supplies:

Large 3-gallon zip-top plastic bag
Ice
Water
Insulated Lunch Bag
Small Towel
Backpack

If you are staying at a hotel congratulations! You have access to all the free ice you need. Locate the ice machine in your hotel and fill up your 3 gal bag, add some water from your room, add your packs, zip the bag, and lay it in your tub. 30 min. later your packs are frozen and ready to go. 

Q. But wait. I have a mini-fridge in my room. Can't I use that?

A. Not really, mini-fridges don't work that well if at all. You can use the mini-fridge but it will take 12-24 hours to refreeze depending on how well your mini-fridge works

Q. How can I refreeze my packs if I am in the convention hall? 

A. Take the bag of ice with you. Put it in an insulated lunch bag and put that bag in your backpack. When you are ready to refreeze add some water, add your packs, and wait 30 min.

Tip: If you have 2 sets of cooling packs, leave one set in the ice water and just switch them as needed. They will refreeze faster than they deplete. That way you can stay cool at the Con all day long. Use the towel to wipe off the packs before you put them in your Vest Garment. 

Q. Where do I find ice at the convention hall? 

A. Ask the food vendor which is usually the convention hall staff, they have huge ice machines in back. If they say no ask how much a few cups of ice would cost or how much to fill your plastic bag halfway. If they still say no, ask where the medical first-aid station is. Go talk to the first aid folks and tell them you are overheating and need some ice and water to refreeze your cooling packs so you don't experience heat stroke. 

Tips for refreezing at a festival or amusement park.

Supplies:

Large 3-gallon zip-top plastic bag
Ice
Water
Insulated Lunch Bag
Small Towel
Backpack

If you have 2 sets of cooling packs:

• The night before put your cooling packs in the freezer at home.
• In the morning put ice in your 3-galloon bag of ice.
• Put your second set of Cooling Packs in the ice.
• Put the bag of ice with the Cooling Packs in an insulated lunch bag and put that bag in your backpack.
• Put the 1st set of Cooling Packs in your vest garment and head to the festival or amusement park.
• When you are ready to refreeze take the depleted Cooling Packs out of your vest garment.
• Replace them with the 2nd frozen set of packs that were hanging out in the bag of ice.
• Add some water to your ice.
• Add your deleted packs and wait 30 min.
• Use the towel to wipe off the packs before you put them in your Vest Garment. 

If you have 1 set of cooling packs:

• The night before put your Cooling Packs in the freezer and pack your day bag.
• Include the 3-gallon zip-top plastic bag and insulated lunch bag and towel.
• In the morning put your cooling packs in your Vest Garment .
• When you are ready to refreeze take the depleted Cooling Packs out of your vest garment.
• Fill your 3-gallon zip-top bag with ice and add some water.
• Add your deleted packs and wait 30 min.

Tip: If you have 2 sets of cooling packs, leave one set in the ice water and just switch them as needed. They will refreeze faster than they deplete. That way you can stay cool at the festival or amusement park all day long. Use the towel to wipe off the packs before you put them in your Vest Garment. 

Q. Where do I find ice at a festival or amusement park? 

A. Ask the food vendors. If they say no ask how much a few cups of ice would cost or how much to fill your plastic bag halfway. If they still say no, ask where the medical first-aid station is. Go talk to the first aid folks and tell them you are overheating and need some ice and water to refreeze your cooling packs so you don't experience heat stroke. 

Where can I purchase Extra Cooling Packs?

Right here! Click the photo and it will take you to the Extra Cooling Pack Page