First is the Iceplate by Qore Performance. Simply
put, it's a ballistic plate-shaped water bottle that can be frozen for cooling
the wearer or filled with hot/warm water for use in winter environments. There
are two main models, one plain and one with a drinking tube attachment. If Qore Performance had a cooler full of these on range day,
they would likely have sold out before noon.
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| Iceplate by Qore Performance |
From their website:
Worn close to the body, ICEPLATE®
Curve is a Medium ESAPI-shaped water bottle that cools/warms/hydrates you with
50 fl oz (1.5 L) of drinking water, delivering 70 watts of cooling power or 52
watts of heating power with hands-free plate carrier or backpack hydration for
unparalleled control over your environment. Another way to think of ICEPLATE®
Curve is like a booster rocket designed to put you into orbit with a full gas
tank, not necessarily to last the entire mission. Engineered for elite users
looking for every edge in the performance of their duties, ICEPLATE® Curve
creates decisive competitive advantages where none previously existed by
weaponizing temperature to enhance performance and survivability.
Fill and freeze ICEPLATE® Curve for
an unparalleled 70 Watts of Cooling Power per plate, keeping your core body
temperature where you want it for hours. As the ice melts, you will have ice
cold water to drink. Fill with hot water and enjoy 52 watts of conductive
heating power.
Qore offers several other products as well, including plate
carriers compatible with the Iceplate, safety vests, iPad cooling cases, and
more.
The other hydration-related product which caught my attention was Liquid IV Hydration Multiplier, a powdered and flavored potable water additive. While I find most of these to have an unpleasant
chemical aftertaste, the Liquid IV didn't. I especially enjoyed the lemon lime
flavor.* Even though I almost certainly exceeded the recommended daily usage, I
stayed hydrated and comfortable throughout the day, despite the heat and sun.
From their website:
Get faster hydration than
water alone. Powered by LIV HYDRASCIENCE™, our science-backed formula contains
an optimized ratio of electrolytes, essential vitamins, and clinically tested
nutrients. Hydration Multiplier® has 3x the electrolytes of the leading sports
drink, and 8 vitamins and nutrients in every stick.
Mix one stick of Liquid
I.V. with water as directed on packaging. For Hydration Multiplier® we
recommend mixing 1 stick with 16oz of water.
Remember, hydrate or die-drate.
