Phil W Lee phil(at)lee-family(dot)me(dot)uk wrote:

In theory, a bottle kept wet should help, as evaporation would cool
the contents. I'm not sure how much of the capacity would get used
for cooling, and how much left for the rider.
Less of a problem if you have access to replacements as needed though.
I guess it depends on what kind of material is used for the porous
evaporative cover.

For quite a while I've carried a small towel with me on long, hot
rides. At stops I wet it and drape it over my head. With the
evaporative effect (I live in a dry climate), it feels heavenly.
Next time I'm out maybe I'll try wetting the towel and wrapping it
around a water bottle. Can't hurt...


Bill (Frumious)

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