Tell me about Misty Mates

[ZoZo]

Hello! I was wondering about Misty Mates. Saw one at our local drugstore and wondered how people like them. I have used mister fans before, but not Misty Mates (which seem to have mist but no fan).

Thanks for the input.

 

[mdntohara4]

I have used these in the past at DW and was asked a million times where I got them. I used them in August one year and they really did the trick for keeping everyone cool. They mist you without soaking you. Also the bonus is that they use no batteries. Just add water (where you can get anywhere in disney i.e watwer fountain, bathroom sink) pump it a few times and it sprays a fine mist. Best thing I brought to Disney. Don't leave it out though. We left ours in the stroller while we were eating in Epcot and someone stole ours. Happy Disney!

 

[3mickeymom]

I bought mine from QVC last summer and I take them everywhere. They are slim enough that you can easily slide them into an outside pocket on a backpack or a purse. They are much more portable than our fan but you do miss the breeze from the fan.When the water inside them gets warm they are easily refilled from a fountain or our water bottle. We use them on the beach,at the parks and my son has taken it to baseball practice too.

 

[jec13]

I picked up a pack of them at BJs. I plan on using them this September when we go. They seem to work really well.

 

[cancer_survivor_06]

We have this misty mate. http://mistymate.com/cb02.html We purchased it at walgreens last year for around 10 dollars. It is great small enough to fit in my pocket and not heavy at all. It doesn't take batteries you just fill it the bottom is a little pump that you pump a couple of times and you are good to go until you open it to put more water in. This and a small fan can go into you pocket and you are good to go w/ out it being heavy or strenuous to carry in the heat.

ETA: We also have this one http://mistymate.com/mmp16.html but in the end it never left the room b/c it was more convient to carry the small one around.

 

[jec13]

Cancer Survivor 06, the one you got at Walmart is the same as the ones I got at BJs. They came in a pack of 3 (yellow, blue and green) for under $20. My DW wants the yellow one and I will probably use the blue one. Can't wait.

 

[kat3668]

Just a little tip I add ice cubes to my misty mate and it keeps you super cool! If you add all ice in the Am it will melt throughout the day!
I love mine it is a larger model but has a carrying strap and holds more liquid!

 

[Friendly Frog]

Oh, those small ones look neat.

I have a large misty mate that I take. The negative to it is that it is a bit large, but the good part of it being large is that you can put ice in it and the water stays nice and cool.

EDIT: I missed your post Kat...but looks like we think alike.

 

[dawgsgirl]

I think the MistyMates work much better than the fan things. I LOVE mine!! I have the big one, the Jr size and just bought the little ones in a 3-pack at BJ's. They are much easier to manage than the fans and work so good! I'm surprised that Disney does not sell them. I remember one August in Orlando when the MisyMate saved us from total meltdowns. Can you tell I love these things??

 

[PrincessMinnie28]

I see that people got Misty Mate 3-packs at BJ's. Anyone find them at Costco?

 

[wJanice]

Tried the BJs in Baltimore. They had them in inventory (72 pieces) put they had not put them on the floor yet. They told me they would bring them down overnight.
3 pack for $19.99

 

[solferino]

My DH loves them so much he has 2 He's a cop and finds them extremely beneficial in the summertime- specifically when he's working a traffic detail. There's nothing worse than being in a navy uniform, made of a poly/wool blend and wearing a vest that doesn't breathe.

If I remember correctly he's even used one on a bike ride- putting the containeer in one of the water bottle holders on his bike. hey, whatever works!

They're definitely a great idea and the carry strap is helpful. I'd definitely use one if we were at the parks in hot weather.

 

[jec13]

PrincessMinnie28,

I belong to BJs and Costco as well as Sam's Club (what can I tell you, my DW likes to shop ) and I have only seen them in BJs.

 

[cancer_survivor_06]

PrincessMinnie28,

I belong to BJs and Costco as well as Sam's Club (what can I tell you, my DW likes to shop ) and I have only seen them in BJs.

The only thing that we have is sam's so if you or your dw come accross them there please let me know. I try to avoid them and walmart like the plague especially when I am trying to save as much money as possible for disney. I would love to buy some more dd just broke our green one and I haven't seen them in the stores here yet.

 

[PrincessMinnie28]

PrincessMinnie28,

I belong to BJs and Costco as well as Sam's Club (what can I tell you, my DW likes to shop ) and I have only seen them in BJs.

Thank you jec13... maybe I can get a 1 day pass for BJs!

 

[Punky's Mama]

I just bought the smaller misty mate (green) at our local Walmart for $7.99. They were in the fan section. I wasn't sure if I was buying the right thing, but after reading this thread I'm glad I bought it! I will definately remember the ice trick! Thanks guys!

 

[MissDisney121]

My family and I used them last august and we all loved them. many times we would fight over who got to use them because we only had two. I would definitely recommend them, they are fabulous.

 

[nurse.darcy]

I just bought the small one and love it. I am going to buy more for our WDW trip so that everyone can have their own. I don't want to share. . .lol.

We've used the fan thing but I hate to get soaked. . .love the fine mist of the misty mate. . .

 

[ZoZo]

Thanks for all the great replies, everyone! I'm sold - I'm going to get one. I wish we had a BJ's around here (apparently, we don't have them in Washington state), but I found some places to buy them online.

I had tried the WDW mister fans before but didn't like them because they're so bulky and heavy. Can't wait to try the small Misty Mate!!

 

[Punky's Mama]

Thanks for all the great replies, everyone! I'm sold - I'm going to get one. I wish we had a BJ's around here (apparently, we don't have them in Washington state), but I found some places to buy them online.

I had tried the WDW mister fans before but didn't like them because they're so bulky and heavy. Can't wait to try the small Misty Mate!!

If you live by a Walmart you can check there too! I found mine there in the fan section for $7.99. If that's a possibility you might check it out to save on the shipping cost!

Enjoy!