Chattanooga ColPac Reusable Gel Ice Pack Cold Therapy for Wrist, Ankle, Knee, Arm, Elbow for Aches, Swelling, Bruises, Sprains, Inflammation (5.5" x 7.5") - Blue

I have arthritis and am clumsy, so I am a frequent user of cold packs. Awhile back, I decided if there was anything in this world that I'd be comfortable using the cheap version of, this was surely it. That's when I learned the difference. I ordered two cheapo packs from two different manufacturers. One is basically a big chunk of ice surrounded by plastic. There's no give to it at all, so unless you are using it on a totally flat body part, such as the middle of your back, you either have to choose which area hurts worst and arrange yourself accordingly, or else shift often to see that your whole ankle, wrist, leg, whatever is getting the benefit. The second cheapo pack was slightly better in that I could get a bit of flexibility, but when frozen it is SOOOO cold that I am forced to run around the house looking for something to put over it. A washcloth or towel is too thick. Finally--spoiler alert--I discovered I could use cheapo #2 if I dressed the cold pack in a pair of cotton granny panties.Next!Finally I was forced to realize that my injuries deserve something more effective than the bare minimum. I still had one like this one that dated back many years, and it is unquestionably the best, but the dog got it and ate off a corner, and the gel started oozing onto the bedspread and yeah. It had to go.I am so glad I decided to suck it up and order another ColPak. I have Achilles Tendinitis and this one is exactly the right size. It comes out of the freezer cold and flexible, but not too cold to use directly on my skin. There are economies, and then there are false economies. If you are hurting, it's better to just get it right the first time around.

It does exactly what its supposed to do. The only thing, i wish it would stay cold a bit longer. but imjust gonna buy another one and rotate them.really satisfied with this purchase.*update*edit-1about 4months later it broke and this grey substance started leaking from it.i took one star away bc it didnt last as long as i had hoped.im going to purchase another one once this one becomes unuseable, but i wish they lasted longer. maybe the next one will.still a great deal and really coldedit 2gave a star backi bought a new one and that was broken at the seams , and they replaced it the next day.so we’ll see how long this lasts.if its at least 6months its worth it

These cold packs stay flexible AND cold for long enough for cold therapy when you need it. They don't take up a lot of space in the freezer and come in lots of different sizes. We won't use any other cold pack for healing at home. Weight of it is good to stay in place also.

I love my ice pack, I use it all the time. I love how soft it is and how it molds to your body so that it doesn't hurt to apply it to the sore spot. This is a fantastic ice pack. I just looked and I bought this just a little over a year ago, it ruptured today and the clay is leaking out. I have four different ones that I have ordered from this company. Three out of the four are now leaking. I am a little disappointed they have only lasted one year.

Love for a minor injury! Don’t need to worry about it being too cold! Great for a lunchbox as well! Very flexible and easy to use!

My family and I have been using ColPac branded ice packs since I was a young child... as long as you don't puncture them (keep your keys out of your pockets), they'll last around 10years or longer... if the puncture is real small, a small patch of duct table can keep it going on limp mode for another few years at least.I love mine... use it every time I have back troubles. It's never frozen solid/hard... stays nice and soft, but cold.

These ice packs are high quality, but the quarter size is just too small. If you want to ice your finger or wrist or ankle or something they might be alright, but if you ice any larger area they will warm up very quickly. The half size is much more usable and even that doesn't stay cold very long. I like how these things don't harden up, but if it's at the cost of staying cold then I don't think it's worth it.

I keep 2 of these in my freezer. Always! The big feature about these is the fact that it will conform to every part of your body, even if they are frozen, they aren't solid. I wish I'd found this 10 years ago.Thanks!