MED PRIDE Instant Cold Pack (5”x 6”) – Set of 24 Disposable Cold Therapy Ice Packs for Pain Relief, Swelling, Inflammation, Sprains, Strained Muscles, Toothache 6'' x 9''

I bought these again after running out and no matter how hard I try they will not release to become cold! we have them on board our fire trucks and little league games and they have always worked well but this batch will not "pop!" and supply the ice pack! not happy at all.this is new unopened box, bought this month!

These packs have served their intended purpose well here. Used for a broken wrist for after stretching or if accidentally bumped or overworked it. They're good size, enough to lay around adult wrist while sitting. Convenient, I can throw a few in the car. Reasonable for less than $1 each. Enough in the box I have enough to pack a few for outdoor activities just in case. Easy to activate, just squeeze & pop the middle, but not so easy they accidentally activate in transport or storage & waste. Last around 15-20 minutes, but that's about all that's needed for a quick fix. Does not feel as cold as ice in an ice pack, at least for very long. Probably not the best choice for sustained cold needs or more severe issues, but easy to carry & store until needed & a heck of a lot better than having nothing.

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!

First I have to say right off—THESE WORK! And get surprisingly colder than I thought they would! THEY DO WORK! BUT.. there’s a reason they show a pained wrist on the package because you almost cause injury to your hands, wrists and fingers trying to struggle and fight with it to get it to work!! (I think it’s their demented inside joke frankly). Not remotely overstating the struggle.. needing for an injured knee so I worked out and was in need of ice and bout broke into tears of frustration after 10 minutes of unsuccessfully fighting to get the “liquid pouch” inside to burst AND NOT GETTING RELIEF TO MY KNEE! After wanting to throw it against the wall and send them back.. I finally cut one open to see just what the heck I was attempting to accomplish — which is why I attached the picture to show… because it DOES help to know. Now for others it may not be so hard but I’m a small woman with small hands but I’m a strong athlete so I gave it a workout.. no luck! I folded where they said numerous times with no luck. I was shocked the outer plastic didn’t rip (which is also a good thing.. it is strong). SO, for me, my trick is to hold the pouch straight up to get the ‘powder rocks” to the bottom.. tap or feel where the liquid package is, and then TWIST/WRING the entire middle in opposite directions (like wringing out a towel)… VOILA! COLD! ICE COLD! The cold doesn’t last all that long but it’s COLD and for more than 20 min. I’m keeping bc they do work but I don’t think I’ll buy them again. It does need a design improvement for sure!

I carry these for hot flash relief. They're great for this purpose, but I found that the cold temperature starts to wear off after about 5-10 minutes.