INSIGHTS: CBRNE, Disaster Response and Preparedness

Dec 15, 2023

Methods of Heat Transfer: the Science of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Cooling/Heating

What are the different methods of heat transfer and how are they used to weaponize temperatures to enhance performance and survivability?

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1 comment ·Feb 09, 2022

Preparing For Natural Disasters: Hurricane Harvey Evacuation After Action Report

Evacuating our family from a hurricane: why you need to be prepared for natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, tornados, floods and more.

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Aug 11, 2021

Which masks and PPE work best for preventing the spread of COVID-19?

A compilation of studies on the efficacy of PPE and face masks more specifically that evaluate which ones work and which ones don't for various pathogens and infectious diseases.

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Mar 18, 2020

How to Stay Cool in PPE/HAZMAT/CBRNE Suits

Working in PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is hot. Dangerously hot. Overheating is the most common injury associated with wearing tarp-like HAZMAT or CBRNE protection suits. I worked in the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRNE) Defense world for three years within...

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2 comments ·Mar 17, 2020

Urban Survival: How to Store Water if you live in a Micro Apartment, Downtown or Major Urban Center

With the practical reality of a voluntary national quarantine now in place, people are hoarding supplies such as toilet paper and bottled water, creating pockets of chaos at stores in the process. Simultaneously over the last few years, we’ve seen...

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Fantastic product, lasts for more than half a day keeping you cool and providing you with chilled water.

Awesome to hear Dan and thanks for sharing! #StayFrosty

Picture deceiving

I thought this came with the pads but it’s just the Velcro system

The CATAMARAN Gen 3 product page selection boxes are labeled 'Bag: Single or Pair' and the ICEVENTS® Pontoons selection box is labled 'CATAMARAN Gen 3 Panel Only or ICEVENTS® Pontoons Included.' We apologize if this was confusing, but if you could let us a know clearer way to state this, we'll be happy to look in to updating the labels!

Truly a better mousetrap! I didn’t know the water bottle needed the revamp it did. Finding new uses almost daily.

Outstanding Product

Totally satisfied with the product, stucked it in my bullet vest on duty and saved my day, because of its body shaped form, you cant feel it after 10min and it really cools you down and gives you the long run

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It felt abrasive in the beginning, after 3 or 4 day of wearing that start to mold, but the glue between the velcro start to separate. It may need extra sew around it so it doesn't start to come apart

Hi there,

Thank you for your feedback on our ICEVENTS® Classic Plate Carrier Ventilation Pontoons. We apologize for the delamination - that is definitely not normal. Please contact our Customer Service Team and they'll get you squared away under our Forever Warranty. We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy your ICEVENTS® Pontoons.

#StayFrosty
Qore Performance Customer Support Team

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Fantastic addition, makes daily carry more bearable.

Hi Kelly,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review for your ICEVENTS® Aero Holster Pad. In reading your review, it sounds like it works great for you, so I wanted to personally check-in with you and see why that resulted in a 1-Star review?
Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review!

Ballistic Plate Armor.

Yo, so like, ballistic plate armor? Total game-changer, no cap. It’s like having a boss shield that’s built to flex and keep you safe when the heat is on. These things are mad durable, almost like wearing a bodyguard in your fit, making sure you stay Gucci even when the situation gets lit.

Honestly, the tech in these plates is next level—light enough to not weigh you down but strong enough to handle all the smoke. It’s straight fire for real, especially when you’re out here in the field or just tryna stay plugged in about your safety.

Lowkey, the only vibe is making sure you got the right fit—because a weak plate is a no-go, fam. But overall? It’s a W. Keeps you protected, looking fresh, and ready for whatever the streets or missions throw at you. Stay safe, stay stacked. GFYMITA .

Love em

I love my ventilation pontoons. They’ve definitely made a difference in the ventilation of air in between my vest and my body. My pontoons are coupled with the ice plates, which help with the spreading of the coldness to my body. I’m glad I purchased them and would recommend them to anyone who wears a plate carrier/vest.

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The ICEFLASK is something I didn't know I needed until it became a thing. As my position has been significantly downgraded, the need for a large amount of hydro on the X is no longer a thing. But, it still gets hot, and cold.
What ICEFLASK has allowed me to do is convert ICEPLATE into a permanent heating/cooling apparatus while still maintaining an adequate amount of drinking water.
Now, why ICEFLASK over any other water carrying device? Because of durability and kit-fit. The old school bladder was probe to bursting, creating an uncomfortable situation. Much like many other (nalgene, GI Canteen), the discomfort would come from having to "kit around" something that isnt built for accommodation. ICEFLASK fits into your kit, and works around what you've already built. Nothing says Fxxx it like having to rearrange your kit to add something as insignificant as "water"...
But, yeah. ICEFLASK, like many of the Qore products, is a good piece of kit.

The ridiculous hike in price makes this the last ice plate I will be purchasing. About $80 for a water bladder is not very affordable.

Hi Qunicy,
Thank you for taking the time to leave an honest review of your ICEPLATE® Curve experience. We are sorry to hear that you feel ICEPLATE® Curve is not very affordable, but we thought some additional information might be helpful context:
1. We've actually been able to DROP the price of ICEPLATE® Curve drinkable down to $75 from over $100 where it was in 2023 - still 100% Made in USA.
2. ICEPLATE® Curve itself is actually just $50. The Source90 Drink Tube is the other $25 and is completely optional. Our ICECAP is compatible with just about any drink tube on the market today for exactly this reason: user-choice. Details:
https://www.qoreperformance.com/products/source-90?_pos=1&_sid=ad152d88b&_ss=r
3. ICEPLATE® Curve is far more than a water bladder - it is a 24/7/365, all-environments, all-season heat-injury prevention tool that weaponizes temperature to enhance performance and survivability in the field. To date, ICEPLATE® Curve has roughly 7,000,000 hours worked in the field without a single minute lost to a heat injury since commercial launch in 2017. No water bladder on the planet can match this performance track record. Given that a hospitalization for heat stroke, rhabdo, or similar costs well over $40,000 in 2025, ICEPLATE® Curve is a bargain at ten times the price...
We hope this helps, but please let us know if you have any additional questions.
#StayFrosty
Qore Performance Customer Support Team

Methods of Heat Transfer: the Science of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Cooling/Heating

Preparing For Natural Disasters: Hurricane Harvey Evacuation After Action Report

Which masks and PPE work best for preventing the spread of COVID-19?

How to Stay Cool in PPE/HAZMAT/CBRNE Suits

Urban Survival: How to Store Water if you live in a Micro Apartment, Downtown or Major Urban Center

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