A Misty mate is basically a canister that you fill with water. It has a pump on the top, and basically, you give it a few pushes every once in a whiile to keep good pressure flowing. They have them in anywhere from 10 - 24 oz, so if you want it small and light, and can refill it, go with the 10, or if it will be VERY hot go with the 24. Basically, it has an adjustable nozzle that creates a superfine mist that sprays wherever you want it....going on a ride? Just turn the nozzle and shut it off. I find that there are some very happy folks BEHIND me in line, because they get a bit of the mist too. When I bought mine on the Home Shopping Network a while ago (I Know, I know) it came with a carrying strap that slings around your back. It's very light, and works quite well.
You can buy them from some department stores if they have "summer" displays, or you can visit HSN.com and buy the one they have on special right now, which comes with a 16oz, a 10 oz and a mini fan. Also they have their own website at
www.mistymate.com, where you can buy the units, as well as acessories like a filter for the water, and different sized nozzles.
Now You Know
~Tina
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