While they can also double as protective or hygienic face coverings, the best cooling neck gaiters can help to cool your body temperature down. That said, an Amazon search yields more than 2,000 results, so it's not easy to narrow down your options. Ultimately, the best gaiters set themselves apart with quality materials, convenient design touches, and the endorsement of the most discerning online reviewers.
Most top-selling options are made with a similar fabric blend: polyester or nylon with a hint of elastane (also known as spandex or Lycra) for stretch. When woven right, these fabrics support rapid evaporation, so when damp, they feel especially cool to the touch. Studies show that applying cold water to your skin continuously is an effective technique to lessen hyperthermia and that wet skin can cause your body to expel 10 times as much body heat. As a result, when you wet these special materials and ring them out before wearing them, they help to keep you cooler for longer. (But one of the options below even works on sweat alone.)
