Insights, tips, and research on staying cool in the Aussie heat.

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Stay informed and stay cool. Cool Stories brings you insights, studies, and practical tips on beating the heat, from the science of cooling to real-world solutions for Aussie summers.

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CapyCool Featured by 7NEWS: Our Viral Hand Warmers Are Heating Up Winter

On 17 July 2026, CapyCool was featured by 7NEWS after our CapyCosy Twin Electric Hand Warmers sold out three times in just one month. For a small Australian business that first became known for helping people beat the summer heat,...

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Woman in a winter coat and beanie holding glowing, portable hand warmers by a snowy lake.

Cold Hands and Raynaud's: What Actually Helps

A customer recently left a review that stayed with us. (Thank you Dakota!) She has lived with Raynaud's since she was twelve, and shared that on cold days her twin hand warmers now go everywhere with her — one in...

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Rechargeable vs Disposable Hand Warmers: Which Is Better?

Rechargeable vs Disposable Hand Warmers: Which Is Better?

For most Australian winter shoppers, a rechargeable electric hand warmer is the better buy, because it costs roughly one cent to recharge, can be turned up or down, and lasts hundreds of uses, while disposable chemical warmers stay simpler and...

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