Just as the country is thawing out from the last cold fronts of this miserable winter and getting ready for the warmth of summer to take over, Arctic Cove is taking over your local Home Depot. Here in sunny Florida, weโve already had a few days where the temperatures crept up to 90 degrees, and I just finished a triathlon featuring a 13-mile run that some of these products would have been more than welcome on. While I donโt have the time to provide a thorough introduction to every product in this new line and brand, hereโs an overview of what you can expect to find on store shelves this spring.
Arctic Cove Cooling Bandana/Towel
Made from an advanced PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol) material, these products feature some of the same technology built into the clothing I use for triathlons. The PVA has a cooling effect when it comes into contact with water, so simply soak it for a minute and apply it. When the cooling effect wears off, soak it again, and youโre good to go. The bandana should retail for $3.99, while the towel is expected to be $9.99.
Arctic Cove Tripod Misting Stand
This portable mister features an adjustable height and attaches to a garden hose. In addition to its benefit as a personal mister, it can also be used as a mister for your plants. This will cost you $38.78 at Home Depot.
Arctic Cove Portable Evaporative Coooler 350/500/700
These units feature an on-board water tank that is removable for easier refills and less mess. The 350 CFM unit cools up to 175 square feet and runs $189. At 500 CFM, the mid-size unit cools an area of 350 square feet and costs $219. The largest of the crew at 700 CFM cools 500 square feet and will sell for $249.
Big Chill Personal Stand Mister/Cool Twist Flexible Mister/Flexible Clamp Mister
These cousins are designed to mist a smaller area for a single person rather than the large areas that the Evaporative Coolers cover. They both connect to a standard garden hose for a water supply. The Big Chill Personal Stand Mister will be $12.97 when it hits store shelves. The Cool Twist Flexible Mister features the ability to be twisted into various positions, allowing the user to direct the spray with greater precision. It will run $17.97. The Flexible Clamp Mister will sell for $12.97 and clamps to most outdoor furniture and grills, with a flexible nozzle end that directs spray where needed.
Arctic Cove 3-Speed Oscillating Misting Fan
The name says it all: 3 speeds, oscillating motion, and a misting ring are the big features of this all-metal construction fan. It attaches to a standard garden hose and will be $99.97.
Bottle Top Mister/Personal Misting Bottle/Battery Powered Personal Misting Bottle
These hand held options for personal cooling are easy to take anywhere โ watching the Boys of Summer on the baseball diamond, hosting the backyard barbecue, hiking one of our state parks, or anywhere else you can think of. The Bottle Top Mister runs on 3 AA batteries that are included and fits most water bottles you purchase at the grocery store. It will sell for $9.97. The Personal Misting Bottle and Battery Operated version both feature a 16 ounce bottle. The Battery Operated Personal Misting Bottle runs on a 4V Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery and should last for 8 refills before needing to be recharged. Itโs the most expensive of this part of the family at $19.97. The non-electric family member features a and pump that pressurizes the bottle for misting. Itโll sell for $12.97.
Arctic Cove 18 Volt Bucket Top Mister
I love it when tools make good use of the 5-gallon bucket, but this one has to be my favorite. The Bucket Top Mister is designed to sit on top of most 5-gallon buckets that are used as a water source, but can also be connected to a standard garden hose if a bucket is not available. It runs on an 18-volt battery and is compatible with the Ryobi One+ 18V system. In fact, the fan is essentially a Ryobi 18V One Plus Hybrid Fanย (why improve upon perfection?). It comes with a 1.3 amp-hour battery and a 6-hour charger for up to 2 hours of cooling, but using a 4 amp-hour Ryobi One+ Lithium-ion battery will get you close to 7 hours of runtime. The system will be selling for $99.97.
The Arctic Cove lineup is being sold exclusively at The Home Depot. For more information, take a look at Arctic Coveโs website.
