ACE Brand Reusable Cold Compress, Large, Blue, 1/Pack

First impression: Large, flexible easy to use cold pack. This reusable cold compress is very handy to have. I have been using it for some time now and have found it to be my favorite cold pack I have used. Its larger size means I only need to use one where in the past I would need to use 2 of the smaller pads. It fits flat in my freezer taking up very little room but always ready when I need it. The construction seems very solid. The cover is a thick vinyl type material that after a great amount of use has not punctured. Most cool packs will leak if you puncture them or abuse them. It seems to take several hours to completely come to its coolest point but even then it is not solid as a rock (which is good) because you need a bit of flexibility to bold it to the part of the body where you need it. It is best if you try to flatten out the gel inside prior to putting in the freezer or you will end up with it taking the shape it was when you put it in. I enjoyed the product so much I bought a second one just so I could have a spare. You can put it directly on your skin but make sure that if the pack is too cold for the area that you put a towel over the pack as it could damage your skin if you leave it on too long (it is a cold pack after all). Conclusion: Well-crafted, good quality, large cold compress that is easy to use and store in the freezer. I have had many varieties of cold packs but this has become my favorite. Do not abuse it and it should last you for several years.

This is not a huge ice pack but it is larger than many. Perfect for my ankle. Stays cold at least 30 mins, refrezes quick, soft, well made and comfy. I got this for less then 10 bucks ,it's great at that price point. If I had paid the original price of more than double I may not have been so happy.

I have been having back problems and was told by the chiro to buy the Ace Compress. I figured that a regular ice pack would be just fine but I was wrong the Ace Compress is a gift from the gods. First it is the right size it hits the area that needs icing just right (when you are applying ice it can be uncomfortable so you want to make sure that you are only icing the area that needs it)it does not overlap to un-needed areas. Also it remains stable and flat so if you are laying on it the inside does not go off to a side which defeats the purpose. Nor does it leave any trace of water behind (key as I ice my back in bed). It also freezes fast so I can use it after 2 hours in the freezer. I get about 30 minutes of use out of it each time I use it. After a month of icing my back daily the product still looks brand new.

I remember having one of these in my dad's house when I was a kid, and was SO EXCITED to find it on Amazon as well!! The incredible thing about this ice pack is that it is filled with some kind of gel-like substance that freezes and gets (and stays!) super cold for a very long period of time, but IT'S NOT HARD!! This is awesome because if you've ever had a bump or bruise that you try to put a plastic baggie of ice cubes on, you know that it can hurt more because those are hard as rocks. The soft fabric of this combined with the gel substance inside that freezes but isn't hard is a literal miracle for bumps and bruises that are tender but need to be iced. When I was small, I sprained my ankles a LOT. We always put this ice pack on my ankles and it provided sweet, sweet relief without hurting them more. Now, as an adult myself, I got the chance to re-try this out just a couple of days after I received it (and promptly stuck it in the freezer). We were trying to bring a flat-bed dolly inside the house over a steep threshold and we got it inside but the flat bed of the dolly - metal, of course - slammed into my shin, causing it to instantly welt up. I knew what to do! I hobbled to my freezer, grabbed this ice pack, and plopped on the couch with it, putting it on my shin and leaving it on for about 30 minutes. 1. My shin is no longer swollen and the bruise is very light (this only happened two days ago). 2. It felt soooo nice and didn't hurt it further as a plastic baggie with ice would have. I also get migraines a lot, and the day after the dolly incident, I happened to have one. I took this ice pack out of the freezer and placed it, rolled up, under my neck as I laid my head back on the couch cushions, and within 10-15 minutes, my migraine was a lot better than it was before! I did have to remove it after that period of time because I started getting a little brain freeze and that wouldn't have helped at all, but the ice pack was still ice cold (ha, see what I did there?) and would have continued to stay cold. So, as someone who has used this ice pack both in my childhood and now in my adult life, BUY IT!! I am going to be ordering several more to have on hand as well for aches, pains, bumps, bruises, and headaches. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!! 10/10

I like this product a great deal. The coolness in intense yet, longer lasting than some other products I have tried. The price is fair for how well it works. I had 2 old ones of this that I had for years and they did no leak at all. I gave those away thinking they would be easily replaced. I was wrong both new leaked. I just reordered 3 new ones. I have used these packs for plantar fasciitis, neck pain and headaches. With the plantar fasciitis I just put the pack on the floor and place my foot on it while I sit. When my neck hurts or I have a headache, I lay on it wrapped around a neck pillow and sleep on it. If I wake up and I still hurt I take another out of the freezer. The product is flexible and non plasticky unLike some other bags. The one big advantage is I can put it directly on the area in need without a towel or pillow case.

RE leakage: There's a warning on the back of the box (although not on the compress itself, oddly) NOT to lie on top of it. So if you are icing your back, be sure to lie on your stomach when doing so, if possible. I think it's also important to keep it stored flat, without folding (especially when it's frozen) because doing so could wear out the binding around the edges. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I don't have any of the issues others have had with leakage. I'm not so much concerned with the cost as I am with tossing a pouch full of chemicals in the trash, so I'll be sure to update if it does start to leak regardless of taking these precautions! As for the product... I remember having these in our house when I was a kid but for many years have been making do with bagged ice/frozen veg/whatever's on hand when my back needed to be iced. Which is frequently--I have a slight spine curvature that often leads to inflammation at the apex of the curve. I see a chiropractor regularly but will likely always have this stress point and have learned the hard way that not caring for it can put me out of commission for days! I was initially concerned that it wouldn't get cold enough, but apparently that fear was completely unfounded--I can't take more than 10min usually. This size is also nice and large (almost as big as a standard sheet of paper) so it covers my whole lower back, or my whole mid-back, so I can ice one section for 10min, flip it and ice the other for another 10min (it's still freezing!) and I don't have to keep moving it around or fussing with it to get my spine iced. Very pleased!

I've been using ice packs for 41 years. I'm 56. Had first knee surgery at age 15. Subsequently have had both knees replaced Replacement knees at 9th and 10th ultimate surgeries; these at 15 & 16 years ago, respectively. I've always been a bit of a jock. Could never find any product to maintain the soothing cold temps for very long, until ACE. I'm due to have my shoulder replaced in the next several weeks. Not looking forward to it but it's medically necessary. Ice, cryo-pax, frozen peas-nothing kept cool let alone cold for any length of time. The LARGE size stays cold for at least 40 minutes, cool (below 50 degrees F) for over 60 minutes. These are PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL grade. They're almost identical to what my P/T uses. Normally my joints feel as though they're about to catch fire. I have severe osteoarthritis throughout my skeletal system. These packs are life & health savers. I use a jersey fabric pillowcase to insulate it against my skin and to help attach cold pack to distressed area. I now own four. (Perfect as I like my ice packs COLD, very cold); it helps to take the 'flame' out of localized inflammation. *note-make sure the pack is laid flat in freezer. If you place in freezer in a lumped up ball, a lumped up ball it will remain. Easier to lay flat before freezing. Ace beats local pharmacy generic brands, specific other top brands i.e. Cryo-packs, actual ice cubes in a baggies, frozen towels or my previous fave,frozen peas. If it splits-place inside of a first large zip-tight baggie & then, whole she-bang into a second, then seal. You can buy TWO of these for the same price as a single name brand in your local franchised drug store.

I came home after my knee replacement with an ice machine that I used the first few weeks, but it was really cumbersome. Then I tried some other options on Amazon that claimed to be flexible when frozen. They weren’t. I couldn’t get the whole operative area cold with any of them and some of them were heavy on the knee. This Ace compress is the most flexible one I have tried, right out of the freezer. I can mold it around my knee and it stays cold plenty long enough. It’s not heavy. The whole knee area is chilled. I have two of them now and they are all I need to ice my knee after exercising.

Genuine product.

I be have purchased a few of these. They are so soft and comfortable.

They were well made and colourful used in cupboards to store items tidily

Me gustó, lo uso para un problema que tengo en mi pierna

El producto es exactamente o que esperaba, el tamaño es ideal para que cubra la mayor parte de una pierna. 100% recomendado