NBC TODAY: Products to Keep You Cool

With record heat waves sweeping the country, keeping cool this summer isn't just about comfort -- it could save your life. BestStuff?s Corey Greenberg shows us how to aspire not to perspire.



REI Convertible Pants
Most people don't feel comfortable wearing shorts to the office. That's where "convertible pants" come in -- you can zip off the pant-legs to convert into shorts. The outdoor store REI sells a great range of convertible pants. The pants look fine for casual office attire, then when you go outside, you've got instant shorts and welcome relief from the heat. $45-60. www.rei.com




Sharper Image Personal Cooling System
The Personal Cooling System from Sharper Image is a portable AC that you wear around your neck. They've got a brand new version with a miniature evaporative-cooling system. Just fill with a few ounces of water, place it around your neck, and switch it on. A quiet motor drives a tiny fan that creates evaporative cooling. You get up to four hours of relief and the device has HI and LO settings. $49.95 and if you buy one before August 31st Sharper Image will throw in a free Portable Mini Fan for a nice cool breeze at your office desk. www.sharperimage.com




Camelbak SlingShot
This hydration system is built to be super stable, even for the most active user, yet immensely comfortable for around town. Loaded with 45 ounces of hydration and secure 3-point harness adjusts to give you the most stable fit, sling-style. Other features include a secure outer pocket for CD, MP3 player or other essentials, and efficient "over-the-shoulder" tube routing. Zippered reservoir access makes loading easy, and the tube cover makes your first sip as cool as the last. $40. www.camelbak.com




Hunter Outdoor Portable Ceiling Fan from Frontgate
This portable ceiling fan comes with its own power and light. Get your electrician to wire it up and you'll have the breeze of a ceiling fan in your own backyard. It's the only lighted overhead fan that's UL-listed for outdoor and rain. The five-blade fan moves 7,500 cubic feet of air per minute, dispersing mosquitoes and other pesky insects. Two-person 30-minute assembly. $995. www.frontgate.com




Frontgate Windchill Misting Fan
The Windchill Misting Fan dramatically reduces surrounding temperatures. It attaches to a regular garden hose and provides up to 25?F of relief by channeling water to a four-nozzle hub that produces a fine, cooling mist. The Windchill Misting Fan is also effective as an insect repellant, as wind and moisture keep bugs at bay. Fan oscillates 90? to cover 950 square feet. Adjustable to 56" high. Includes a 6' connector hose. Rust resistant. UL listed for indoor or outdoor use. $170. www.frontgate.com




Improvements Catalog Canine Cooler Pet Bed
This thermo-regulating pet bed uses SoothSoft fluid technology to give your best friend a dry, lasting, cooling effect at room temperature. Just add water?once. Absorbs and dissipates heat, unlike floor surfaces that trap your dog?s heat. Cushiony too, making it more comfortable for older dogs. Maintenance-free, easily wiped clean. Another bonus: fleas can?t burrow or lay eggs in this bed. 1-?? thick. Available in three sizes to suit all dogs. Prices start at $50. www.improvementscatalog.com




Cool Pooch Sport Water Bottle
1 bottle, 2 separate water supplies- one for you and one for your dog-and no backwash! Comes with a Thermo-insulated sport sac and clips onto your belt. $17. www.coolpooch.com