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=Caveats=
[[File:JimboBandanaComparison.JPG|right|thumb|100px|The Jimbo bandana alongside the cool off bandana.]]Wearing a Jimbo bandana can make a big difference when [[Running in the Heat]], but there are a number of downsides to you should be aware of.
* It's best to wear some type of top with the Jimbo bandana to prevent chafing. The photo at the top of the page shows me running shirtless with the Jimbo bandana, and I ended up with some more skin across my shoulders. I would recommend an [[Under Armor Heat Gear UnderArmour HeatGear Top]].
* The Jimbo bandana keep you cooler but you also end up with the melted water soaking you. In my experience pure water seems to cause more chafing problems than sweat, and you can easily end up with your [[Shoes]] and socks completely soaked. (Note: in some conditions you can be sweating a lot and if the sweat evaporates rather than rolls off, there may be an accumulation of salt crystals that can act as an abrasive.)
* You can tie the Jimbo bandana so that the ice is pressing against the side of your neck. This is very effective at keeping you cool, but can also be extremely painful for a little while.
