Originally Posted by Camel
Geeze-that is a good tip... The sock idea seems better, laundry on the go!!.
The bandanas I've read about supposedly have a cooling effect for a day+. Supposedly you can make your own, using silicone gel (or some such) bought at garden stores.
Yes, the wet socks do work, although you have to remember that there is some sacrifice of drinking water to keep it that way. I used the wet socks on my water bottles for PBP 2003 -- France had just come out of a heatwave that killed 10,000 people. The socks were courtesy of Cathay Pacific airlines, who presented a little bag of goodies to long-haul passengers, including night socks.
A regular cotton bandana sloshed under the tap is good for under the helmet and/or around the neck.