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 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.

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!

These worked really well for me last year for summer camp - used for myself and others. Great to have on hand - Ordered them again this year! As to being difficult to activate - had that problem as well with some of the packs. If I cannot activate them by hand, I fold the pack in half, place it on the floor and apply pressure SLOWLY with my foot until the activator pack inside pops

Great. You have to give them a good stomp.

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!