PrimaCare PCP-69 Disposable First-Aid Instant Cold Pack for Pain Relief, Inflammation or Sprain, 24 6" x 9"

These cold packs are not as cold as real ice or as the gel type you keep in the freezer, but they do get cold enough to reduce pain and swelling. The big advantage is portability. I always take these along when I travel, and I keep some next to the bed so I don't have to get up during the night if I need a cold pack. They work well -- just squeeze and shake. I really like the included sleeves because the plastic is not on my skin and I don't get wet from condensation in humid weather. I find it easier to put the pack into the sleeve before activating it. These are well made. I have never had one rip or puncture, which is especially important for travel, and I have never had one not work. When they start to warm up, a little additional shaking will get you a few more minutes of chilling. These are not a a replacement for ice, but for me they are a valuable addition to the chronic pain arsenal.

I dislike the fact that it did not stay cold very long.

I took these in my suitcase on my trip to Italy. I have to ice my knee regularly. Thes worked perfectly!!

I like the convenience of these ice packs but they don’t stay cold very long.

Have been using them while traveling. Have had knee surgery and sometimes it swells a little this does the trick. Easy to carry easy to use. Would recommend even great to just have in that first aid kit just in case.

I have to say that these cold packs work very well to ICE an area that you might need it. I was traveling kept a few in my purse and was able to ice my knee when it felt uncomfortable. I wound up with a large box and have them on hand when I need them. I would highly recommend anyone buying these. They also went through airplane checkout with no problem.

There are some manufacturing quality problems with the case of these that I received, with some of the units getting much colder than others, and some lasting quite a bit longer than others. The best of the bunch lasted for about 15 minutes, and provided moderate-to-good cold (about 5 of the 24), the worst of the bunch lasted about 5 minutes and got only a bit cool. The bulk of the package lasted about 10 minutes, and got cold in a range that is firmly "moderate", not particularly cold, but definitely not just "cool".I didn't have high hopes for these disposable cold packs, and these came in (with just a couple of execptions), as unexceptional, but usable.Compared with others that I have used, though, they were exceptionally easy to "pop" and get working. Some other brands have required a really sharp blow to break the bag of water inside of them, but these were quite easy to break the internal bag, without just popping and leaking through slightly rough handling. If they could get the level of cold and duration of usability under better control, I'd be super happy with them. As it is, they're the better side of "meh".

Bought these for my daughter. She fell and extended the ligaments in her foot and is wearing a boot. It’s hard for her to keep ice on her foot at work. Now she can put these in her boot. The strap from the boot holds them in. She gets immediate relief. They are very easy to use.