If you are referring to those little gizmos that contain hygroscopic crystals and that tie or drape around your neck (usually), I have usually wet the bandanna and simply arranged it around my neck. This works quite well in hot, dry conditions - not so well in high humidity.
Rewet if possible. What works equally well is to saturate a full brimmed cotton hat (so called boonie type) and slap in on your head. Also makes sense to wet your shirt and put it on wet. Particularly if there is a breeze you will get nice and cool.
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