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 The best cold pac I've found thus far December 7, 2008
I've had knee surgery, ankle sprains, and back trouble, and these are far and away the best cold packs I've tried (as of this writing). Both of the physical therapy centers I've frequented use them extensively. I own five of thesee, and I use them in rotation (two at work, two at home, and one for travel between). They're also handy for picnic coolers (to drape over the contents inside a cooler, to keep them cold from the top down). I sometimes use my 'travel' spare to keep highly perishable (or frozen) groceries extra cool while transporting them from the store to home.
STRENGTHS:
* They're very pliable (they get firmer with once you get below -10F, but are still sufficiently pliable down to -15F) and conform well to your body ... this one is ideal for the back, and the knee. Because they're pliablem, they're extra freezer-friendly - you can fold them in half to take up less space in there, or leave them flat for faster re-chilling.
* They chill fairly quickly, and hold a fair amount of cold. They claim 30 mins, but it's really only 20, with direct contact ... 30 if you fold it in half, and put a towel over it, before applying it.
* Long life - I've had mine for 3 years, and so far only one of them has lost seal and begun to develop a bubble inside.
MINOR NITS:
* Because they're so pliable, you sometimes have to put them on a hard surface and sorta stretch and squish them back into proper rectangular shape, with an even thickness.
* I wish these were about 10-15% thicker, so that they held their cold just a tad longer otherwise, they're nearly perfect.
Highly recommended.
p.s. There are two versions of this product. According to the sales clerk I spoke to at Chattanoga, the blue vinyl ones (which I own) are made by one manufacturer, and have a 1 year warrantee. The black polyurethane ones are made by a different manufacturer, and supposedly feel the same, but only have a 6 month warrantee.
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 Ok... November 28, 2008
I got this icepack as I use them a lot for my back and I like the larger ice packs and wanted something on par with what I get while at the chiropractor. I picked this one because of the great reviews, but I am kind of disappointed with. It is a good solid ice pack that will last for sometime, but it does not seem to get as cold and last as long as other ones I bought from a local department store. I like the increased weight and it is a little more flexible than my old ones.
If it got a bit colder and lasted longer, I would have gone with a full 5 stars.
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