Keeping cool in the heat

[DaveASA/FED]

I have the Shutt Kool vest and I like it. I also have not used the ice packs but the protector itself has cool material like under armour in it.....and it is adjustable velcro on sides to adjust to belly sizes....I would reccommend going larger than you think you need....getting it on and off can be a challange if you are a big guy, but when I got the XXL no issue....sold my XL to another umpiring buddy, hey wait I still need to get the $$ from him....but speaking with someone else who has had one for a while they rotate the ice packs half way through a VERY hot game and it does help...get some extras and have a set in a cooler ready to go and have a friend with an off game rotate them out for you inbetween innings...she says it makes all the difference in a long game in the hot sun....I will be able to tell you in a couple of weekends!