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MISSION Max Plus Cooling Towel — fast cool-down after a hot call
MISSION Max Plus Cooling Towel (Charcoal)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Summer training days
- After a working fire
- Under $25
- Outdoor work
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- Honest reviewThe catch, not just the hype
Why this gift works
Per the listing, this is MISSION's Max Plus cooling towel in charcoal, about 9.5 x 36 inches. Wet it, wring it and snap it, and MISSION says it cools to up to 30 degrees below average body temperature for up to 3 hours, with UPF 50+ sun protection. It uses no chemicals and is machine washable.
Turnout gear is brutally hot, and cooling down after a call or a summer training day matters. A towel that lives in the truck and works with a splash of water is a small, practical gift firefighters actually use.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A firefighter who trains outside in the summer
- Someone who also runs or hikes in heat
Think twice if
- They live somewhere very humid, where evaporation works less
The catch
It cools less in humid weather and needs re-wetting to work again, and one retail review said it warmed up quickly - it is a quick cool-down, not air conditioning.
Skip for someone who works mostly in cold climates.
Key specs
| Brand | MISSION |
|---|---|
| Model | Max Plus cooling towel, charcoal (per listing) |
| Size | About 9.5 x 36 in |
| Cooling | Up to 30 degrees below average body temperature (maker) |
| Duration | Up to 3 hours (maker) |
| Sun protection | UPF 50+ |
| Care | Machine washable; no bleach or softener |
Worth knowing before you buy
- Re-wet it to bring the cooling back.
- Skip fabric softener - it reduces absorbency.
Why we like it
- Works with just water
- Long enough for neck and shoulders
- UPF 50+ sun protection
What to look for in a cooling towel
- Size. A longer towel covers the neck and shoulders.
- Chemical-free. Evaporative towels need only water.
- Humidity. All evaporative towels work less in humid air.
Questions people ask
Wet it, wring it out and snap it; evaporation cools the fabric.
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