Macna Cooling vest review

In this video review, Chris talks through the Macna Dry Cooling EVO vest. As the Chap in the Cap tries to explain, staying warm on the bike is a relatively simple affair. It’s knowing how to stay cool that is far more of a challenge, because when it’s really, really hot vents and openings will only direct more hot air towards the body. It’s in conditions like this that you need to take advantage of enhanced, evaporative cooling. And that’s what you get with the Macna Cooling Vest. Evaporative cooling mimic’s the body’s natural cooling mechanism. When we sweat the moisture that we create evaporates. The transition from a liquid state to a gas state requires energy. It takes heat to generate that energy, and it is the the extraction of that heat from the body that cools the surface of the skin. The Cooling Vest works in the same way. Put water in to it, but not too much. When that water heats up, it evaporates. That takes energy and heat. The jacket becomes cooler, and this reduces the temperature of the wearer. It’s a relatively simple device, but it works. And, in extremis, it can literally be a life saver. Watch the review. You’ll learn how not to pour water from a jug into a vest, but you may also see that this is the kind of accessory you should take with you if you’re going to be riding in the hottest conditions. It’s a field in which our man is a bit of an expert, because he’s found himself without the right gear in all kinds of inhospitable places!
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[@johnward3490]

Thanks Chris keep the vids coming. Great viewing during lockdown. Cheers

[@danthechippie4439]

Never knew anything like this existed. Thanks Chris

[@aharrie]

28 degrees yesterday and having to wear Highviz on the blood bike and the bike being RT with little airflow. It my new favorite thing !! Good review!

[@r91motorswelcome79]

So true!!

[@gilbone4620]

Does this fit with a leather suite? I also put a huge back protector under the suite, so is it ok to put the protector and squeeze the cooling vest with the protectors velcros?

[@ivanjimenezfernandez6571]

Hi Chris. I'm doing something wrong with this, it is not working for me. My back is being all sweaty and my t-shirt ruined when I finish my ride. I'm using it with a Revit Traction jacket with back protector, maybe is for that. I'm filling it just as you show here.

[@princefriendship]

Will it work inside a room with 85% humidity 35 degree celcius under ceiling fan? Or is it only for bike riders?

[@simoesc]

My problem is the following. I have one of the earlier versions of this, and yes it does work amazingly...but...in 2019 I also bought the Airbag vest, and I believe I can't uses them both at the same time? anyone have a different experience?

[@domster200]

Cunnlng plan Chris, how about using a fan and thermometer to get some proper values for the materials and vents on the gear available? Maybe call it the 'C'ool value and add it on the website.

[@florian-haas]

Hello ! First sorry for my english... Nice review 👍🏻 I have a question : Do you know if the cooling is compatible with airbag vest ? Thanks

[@Motolegends]

Hi Florian. Depends on the airbag vest, but mostly we would say yes. This Cooling vest doesn't take much space under the summer jacket and shouldn't stop the ability of the airbag to work. The only problem is the airbag vest will stop the air flow to the Cooling vest, and that will create a bit of a barrier.

[@aliwoh]

The Morocco anecdote would be relevant if you’d been wearing the vest. You can’t describe how good a product performs in certain climates by telling a story about a time you were in that climate and didn’t have that product.

[@NZ2STROKE]

The size of these are quite small,I got the L/Xl because I normally wear a large and it is pretty tight.

[@tomolitravels2276]

Many thanks Chris, just a quick question. Is it designed to wear next to the skin or over a base layer? Or either I guess?

[@Motolegends]

Over a breathable baselayer like a mesh or similar. So definitely not cotton!

[@aliwoh]

@@Motolegendscotton is one of the most breathable materials in existence.

[@Motolegends]

@@aliwoh Not when it gets wet. The long-yarn fibres absorb moisture. The material becomes wet, and so becomes ineffective at wicking. CP

[@getawayz1]

hey will this work under a leather suit?

[@BlackDub1000]

Hi Chris, around the 6.50 minute mark you say that the vest is £140, it's on the site for £169.99.

[@Motolegends]

I am afraid there have been price rises in the last 30 months since the video was recorded.

[@miocassettomiocassetto357]

What's the difference with the Klim aggerssor -1 and wich one is better in your opinioni?

[@Motolegends]

The Klim Aggressor -1 is just a good base layer for hot temperatures. The Macna cooling vest is in a different league as this is a more active solution and will actually cool down your core temperature.

[@user-ei6rr7fk7o]

One minute you say it "reduces ambient temp" then at the end you say "if you want to reduce body temp you need this" does it do both ? just want to clarify. Some actual lab test results would be great. Other than that I'm all in. Keep the reviews coming good job.

[@Motolegends]

I never like trying to give a technical explanation to someone who works in engineering as you seem to do. Technically, as I understand it, the evaporative cooling cools the surface of the vest and this when worn next to the body will, in turn, cool the body. ML

[@DB-me3jt]

So the water is gonna evaporate and greate coolness was n the jacket?

[@playtime.5526]

Will this vest work just walking?

[@Motolegends]

Yes, will work to cool your down anywhere.

[@playtime.5526]

@@Motolegends Thank you

[@humoto1]

...reduce temperature by approx. 15 degrees... Fahrenheit oder Celsius???

[@RowBox81]

@@Stangelycoloured You do when we're talking about hot temperatures. How often do you hear about it being nearly 100 degrees outside.

[@nickstevens3139]

@@RowBox81 Not in Australia!

[@rudolfdesadeleer7995]

doesn"t work in the tropics but it is great for in the desert

[@amernhoa.q2545]

Did you try it? Does work in desert where there is high humidity

[@rudolfdesadeleer7995]

@@amernhoa.q2545 for F sake....high humidity in a desert....why do you think they call it a desert and what di you need to have a high humidity...Is the humidity high on Mars?

[@amernhoa.q2545]

@@rudolfdesadeleer7995 for fuck sake.. you apparently live in a hole. You got no fuckin clue about the weather in Middle East and North Africa. Eastern province in Saudi Arabia, there are deserts there where there is high humidity because it’s near the gulf sea. Yo dumb. You think if there a desert there is no humidity or rain. Go back to school dumbass. Don’t try to be Elon musk or act smart. I work on a project at Jafurah for development of industrial support utilities for Aramco. It’s a big desert and there is humidity.. so stop being smart. You need to go to school and understand the basics of who humidity is formed.

[@ovidius74]

I’ve done this without spilling a drop. 😂

[@awangkuakram8371]

What is the different with this vest compared to Alpinestars Cooling Vest? Would you say the Alpinestars work better than Macna as Alpinestars uses 3 layers textile instead of 2 layers (50 nylon+50 PU) on Macna?

[@TheCaptainbarnacles]

Did you buy a vest? I'm contimplating it. The machna seems like a more refined design and who alpinestars copied.

[@awangkuakram8371]

@@TheCaptainbarnacles Yes I did. The weather's in my country Malaysia is crazy hot (usually 35C-40C and feels like 45+ due to humidity). I actually bought an Inuteq Bodycool Smart (Due to cheaper local currency). Very similar in design to Macna, and I agree with you that it does look 100% better than Alpinestars. I'd be honest with you, wet cooling vest probably will work better if you want the "cooling effects" as the Dry Cooling Vest does not really cool you up, instead it naturalize your body core temperature which is quite nice. It totally works for daily and touring! Although, I might get myself the wet fit-to-your-body version from Inutec for motocross/more hardcore activities. If you happen to change your mind and checkout Inuteq, give the Neckcool Pro (Neck cooling solution) a try. They're totally not a gimmick, and really works.

[@TheCaptainbarnacles]

@@awangkuakram8371 Thank you very much for the comprehensive response. I'm headed to the Saraha desert next week and I'm rather intimated by the temperature. My plan is to keep hydrated, set off at dawn, wear as much mesh as possible & dunk my clothes in water when I get the chance. That's interesting the inuteq neck piece, I'll attempt to replicate it's function with a wet neck covering. When you say the product naturalises your body temp do you mean it helps to keep it at 38°C?

[@awangkuakram8371]

@@TheCaptainbarnacles That's great, enjoy your adventure ride! Yes the the inuteq cooling system products are quite impressive. What I meant by the Dry Cooling Vest naturalize my body temp is that it doesn't make me feel "Suffocate" on those heavy temperature. Even when I stopped at traffic light, it really helps. You will still sweat though, but it does not make you feel drowned/suffocate (If you know what I mean). But again, if you are going to stop and dunk your clothes on water as much as u can, then get the wet version, the only cons for it is that it will wet your shirt, and it will actually dries off within 20 minutes-1 hour (depending on humidity). But its cooling system works better than Dry Cooling Vest. Dry Cooling Vest is simply practical for daily/touring use when you dont want to feel messy on the bike/at work.

[@TheCaptainbarnacles]

@@awangkuakram8371 Tremendous thank you, the majority of my miles are in the UK where it's mostly unnecessary to have a cooling system. I understand better what you mean about the dry cooling vest stabilising your core temperature now.

[@helltioeverygames]

Ok i saw an spanish video and he didn't do a test,what kind of a test you may say? of course,some hardware or machines to show people how good this is,otherwise these are only words mate.

[@YassBenzz]

Not working. You feel so hot after few minutes

[@Motolegends]

You can’t be using it correctly. It makes an amazing difference.

[@chuckturner997]

First 3 minutes can be skipped its grueling