MED PRIDE Instant Cold Pack First Aid Kit Ice Pack for Injuries and Pain Relief, No Freezer Needed, 5in X 6in (6 Count (Pack of 1) Clear)

I've purchased two boxes of these now (wife with 3 broken ribs from an accident). The first box, the packs could be broken by folding every time. Never had an issue, but did have to squeeze hard and in the right spot to break the inside packs.The second box, I opened when my wife was in pain and needed a pack very quickly. I go to grab one of the new ones, squeeze it, and it wouldn't break. Could not get it to squeeze that little pack that's supposed to break inside. Tried a 2nd one, also would not break on folding! A 3rd one. Same! I was very frustrated because my wife was in pain, and in that moment, I threw 2 of the packs flat against the floor. I go to pick it up to toss in the trash, and THEY'RE BOTH COLD! Turns out that was just perfect to break the packs inside. Now, I throw em against the floor every time (make sure they land flat). You can relieve a little frustration stress without having to squeeze really hard!Definitely recommend because they are convenient, don't perspire like freezer ones, and, now with knowing I can toss them around to open them, are kinda fun!

The first time I needed to use an Instant Cold Pack, it was not an easy experience in order to get to Cold. I would squeeze according to the directions with immense pressure equally distributed around the circumference of the Pack, ( as an aside, I was a combat medic in VN and have been strength training since I came home. Ergo, I will attest to the durability of the Instant Cold Pack ) to continue, it was No Joy for Cold , even after I massaged the granules into place.My second try was a lot more fruitful. Same pack, this was for the Church so I could not waste them. Same routine, but now, I really was aggressive with the movement of the granules and, after about a minute, The Eagle Had Landed ! Also, the pack stayed in tact, no tears or leaks, and the cold was really cold and remained usable to reduce pain and swelling.Now, I am not advocating for an eight hour cold pack treatment. The normal rules for cold pack therapy are in place, of course. We do not want to reduce pain and cause frost damage to the skin. By staying cold for so long, eight hours by my timing, a break from use can be taken without having to use another pack when therapy is recontinued. By staying cold for so long, one pack can treat more than one site. Three different sites was the best I could do using 10-15 minute treatment time per site.Now, I think that I have an answer to the people who found it a negative to have to manipulate the pack for so long before reaching an excellent level of cold; Please consider the following:1) The manipulation time will allow you to calm down and focus on something else besides the pounding in your head,2) also, it will give you a little time to talk to the Little One and calm his fear. After such a short time, one minute, you will be looked at as a magician.3) you have a little time to calmly eyeball the injured child and assess the damage and act accordingly.This is an excellent product that I was going to scrap because it did do what I wanted fast enough. The extra time certainly led to long term usability and that is the BIG plus.

For a “house wife” this may be okay. For a first responder, if you’re happy with a product that works 1/3 of the time, steer clear. I knew I shouldn’t buy budget but I did anyway. I have to carry so many to make sure I have at least one that works. And, as you know, every extra item adds up in your pack. They also barely get cold. If I cared enough I would get out my thermometer. My gut tells me it gets down to 55F for the first few moments then quickly jumps into the 60s. And that’s after I’ve gone through 3. Steer clear. Do NOT purchase the product. Already would have been cheaper for me to buy the name brand than to waste all this money on a product that doesn’t work. And what about my patients? They’re truly who suffer from this product.

Worked well

These are perfect to keep on hand for sporting events!

When I can get these to work they’re good, but I’ve had a number of them in this box that I can’t get to activate. When I couldn’t get them to activate by squeezing, I checked and found as an alternative that you can put the pack on a hard surface and strike with your fist, but I only got that to work one out of the three times I tried it. I even resorted to using a full can of food to strike the pack, but even that didn’t work.I think it’s handy to have some cooling packs on hand that don’t need to be kept in the refrigerator, but they’re no good if you can’t get them to activate. I will look for another brand that is maybe not so difficult to activate.

Great for your emergency kit! Durable and long lasting! Bought these for my child who gets overheated frequently in the summer.Recommend these if you're working outdoors. Put one in your bra, or pocket, or use some wrap to strap it to your back or chest to stay cool if you are outdoors for extended periods.Great to keep one or 2 in your vehicle for emergencies if you're an outdoor person.And definitely a must have for medical emergency kits.Would recommend!Great price for a huge quantity!

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