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★★★★☆
SO cold, but lacking a bit of convenience
I did a lot of searching for a good ice pack. I read so many descriptions and reviews that, clearly, I didn't remember all the specs of this item. It doesn't come with any type of sleeve or strap or bag or holder or anything other than the gel pack itself. Many other items have some sort of sleeve or barrier, often with straps, which are almost always needed when applying an ice pack to your body.
Since this purchase I've looked around to buy a separate sleeve/sling/strap device to use with this item, and frustratingly enough, I'm only finding ones that are paired up with an ice pack of it's own. I've contacted the company, but they just replied that they don't have one. (They have other products that have sleeves/straps, fyi.)
While this product is a workable size and has stayed very cold for me, it's not super versatile to use. I've been wrapping it in a towel and tried using a back brace or wrap to try to help hold it in place. It's not worth trying to return, but for the $24 I spent, I'm a bit surprised there's not even a sleeve. Oh, you have to use something with this ice pack. Maybe a couple layers of your clothes could work, but a towel of some sort is important. It gets too cold to go directly on skin.
I like this product but just the lack of cover/bag makes me sad I chose it. Maybe look at another of their products that come with the useful, needed, bag/straps/something.
May 2019 · Health and Household · verified purchase
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Coldest Ice Pack - Reusable Gel Ice Pack - Cold Therapy - Knee, Arm, Elbow, Shoulder, Back - Aches, Swelling, Bruises, Sprains, Inflammation 11"x14"
4.7★ · 3,609 ratings, as of 2023