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

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

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.

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.

We have a couple of these in our freezer at all times. They're great for the occasional sore muscle or nagging back pain.