cool down when
it matters most

The Narwhals® are a palm cooling device engineered to combat heat stress and improve performance from the sidelines to the frontlines.

The Next Generation Narwhals - long-lasting palm cooling device.

Trusted by athletes, coaches, and firefighters

Alex Curry
Scott Lantz
Kindyll Wetta
Joel Jackson
Austin Einhorn
Paul Valukas
Olivia Tannehill
James van Riemsdyk
The Narwhals have made a significant impact on our thermoregulation model for our parathletes. We now have a proactive method for managing heat before it becomes a problem and extending our athletes’ ability to perform at higher intensities longer.
Alex Curry, Director of Sports Medicine, Adapted Athletics, University of Alabama
The Narwhals are a powerful tool for combating heat-illness in a form factor that can handle the strenuous conditions the fire service demands. They are an essential component of our wellness program and deployed in incident rehab, fitness, and academy programs.
Scott Lantz, Captain, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
The Narwhals have been crucial in helping me maintain the focus and intensity required to excel on the defensive end, especially in those high-pressure moments late in the game.
Kindyll Wetta, Point Guard, CU Women’s Basketball
To me, they are a no-brainer as a recovery tool for any team sport that is intermittent in nature, and they can also significantly enhance performance in the gym. Apex Cool Labs has developed a superb product and provides excellent customer service.
Joel Jackson, NHL Strength & Conditioning Coach
Palm cooling is the most accessible and simplest way to improve therapy and performance across the board. Every training room and weight room on the planet should have the Narwhals!
Austin Einhorn, Movement Coach to Professional & Olympic Athletes
Our athletes love the Narwhals as they allow them to recover faster in competition and prepare for our long season. We have used them every game for the last two seasons and will continue to do so. The company and product are at the top of the field.
Paul Valukas, D1 Strength & Conditioning Coach
I’ve been using the Narwhals for over a year now and can say with full confidence they have transformed my training. I have seen measurable improvements in my strength, training volume, and recovery.
Olivia Tannehill, CrossFitter, Coach, Mom
The first game I used it, going into the second and third period, I noticed a difference. I just felt a little clearer mentally, then physically felt a little bit less heavy or fatigued as the game went on.
James van Riemsdyk, NHL Left Winger
Alex Curry
Scott Lantz
Kindyll Wetta
Joel Jackson
Austin Einhorn
Paul Valukas
Olivia Tannehill
James van Riemsdyk

MADE for those who push themselves to the max

Simple, Yet Powerful

Designed to be easy-to-use, yet highly effective for reducing core temperature and accelerating recovery.

Cool-Not-Cold™

The Narwhals maintain the ideal surface temperature for palm cooling without vasoconstriction (~55°F / 13°C).

Cool for 2+ hours

An insulated reservoir and unique cooling system provides 2+ hours of cooling, even in warm conditions. They can be set up 4+ hours in advance.

Narwhals: Portable palm cooling device for heat stress mitigation and performance enhancement.

Compact & Portable

With no moving parts or batteries, the Narwhals fit on trucks, along sidelines, in recovery tents, and at the gym.

Durable & Reusable

Built to withstand tough conditions and travel, the reusable Cool-not-Cold packs can be “recharged” on ice or in a freezer.

Optimal Heat Transfer

The Narwhals have 100x the thermal conductivity of copper and a passive heat pump mechanism to continuously transfer heat from the body.