UK-based survival equipment specialist BCB International is set to unveil a portable personal water cooler which can reduce the temperature of soldiers’ drinking water by up to 25 degrees Celsius (45 degrees F).

The innovation, called the “Chilly” will be presented at the upcoming International Defence Exhibition and Conference (Idex) in Abu Dhabi, the largest defence and security event in the Mena region, running from February 20 to 24.

In hot climates the “Chilly” ensures that troops have a continuous supply of cool palatable water.  This ingenious device works by evaporation alone, no batteries are required. Water passes through a series of cooling fins that use microscopic holes to allow water to seep onto the wicking cloth.

“The Chilly Cooler represents a major leap forward in hydration for soldiers,” said Paul Ames, BCB’s international sales manager.

“Weighing only 410 gms, the Chilly is a lightweight solution to a problem that has dogged troops operating in hot climates for many years.  It’s an easy to use and effective water cooling system that clips easily to most hydration systems and works immediately.”

“The Chilly has been tried and tested by UK troops and journalists serving in and reporting in Afghanistan.  They have told us that the Chilly makes a real difference because it helps them feel cool and stay hydrated for longer in hot conditions,” Ames added. – TradeArabia News Service