Texas heat is no joke — and if you’ve ever been to Dallas in the middle of summer, you know what I’m talking about. On our trip down there, the temperatures were blazing. We’re talking the kind of heat that makes every stop outside feel like stepping into an oven.
Before we left, I picked up a few FROGG TOGGS Chilly Pads almost on a whim. My wife and daughter both deal with heat sensitivity and health issues, so I figured it was worth a shot. I didn’t realize at the time just how clutch these towels were going to be.
Why I Bought Them
The plan was simple: give my wife and daughter a way to stay cool so we wouldn’t have to cut every outing short. They already need to take frequent breaks, and overheating makes everything worse. These towels promised to stay cool once wet and wrung out, so I grabbed a couple and tossed them in the car.
Where They Proved Themselves
They helped throughout the whole trip, but the moment I knew they were worth every penny came on the way home.
Our car broke down on the side of the road. Ninety degrees. Middle of nowhere. Two hours waiting for a tow truck.
That’s when the Chilly Pads really shined. Instead of panicking about the heat, my wife and daughter had some relief. They draped the towels over their shoulders and around their necks, and it was enough to keep them comfortable until help arrived. Honestly, I don’t know how we would’ve managed without them.
A Small Thing to Keep in Mind
The only downside is the care. If you toss them back in their container while they’re still damp, they can get a little funky. The trick is to let them dry out before storing them, and you won’t have any problems. It’s a tiny bit of maintenance for something that otherwise works flawlessly.
Final Thoughts
Out of all the things I bought for that trip, these cooling towels were one of the best investments. They’re simple, affordable, and flat-out effective. If you’ve got kids, a spouse, or anyone in your family who struggles with the heat, I can’t recommend them enough.