So much better than dealing with a bag of frozen peas! I feel like at this point, I’m an unofficial “expert” in shopping for ice packs. ;) I have severe degenerative disc disease and deal with debilitating chronic neck and back pain (and chronic daily migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, severe arthritis in knees, hip arthritis/bursitis, SI joint issues, etc.), so I’m constantly treating my pain and inflammation by rotating using reusable ice packs throughout the day and night. I have an entire shelf in a wider style/French door style freezer dedicated just to keeping ice packs cold at all times.

Over the past 10 years, I’ve tried several different brands and types of reusable ice packs—clay packs (don’t stay cold long enough for my needs, too small), super expensive squishy gel packs with spandex fabric covering (feel good but don’t stay cold for long, and are also heavy for their size and require sealing in zip top bags during freezing so they don’t expand by absorbing water from the small amount of humidity in the freezer), flexible gel packs (similar style, “guaranteed” but only last 6 months or so before leaking). But it seems even the most expensive ice packs aren’t durable enough for the amount of frequent, constant use I put them through.

I purchased 2 of these and as soon as they arrived yesterday, I popped them into the freezer (which is set to the coldest setting), and they froze rather quickly. So far these appear to be just as well made as the ones that are the same size and shape but cost 2x as much. And while the liquid inside makes a “crinkling” sound when frozen, they still remained fairly flexible, even when frozen for several hours. I have no idea what some commenters are talking about when they mention that these freeze and become rock hard— after 5 minutes or so at standard room temp (~68 degrees F), the ice packs are flexible enough for me to wrap around my neck.

And here’s what I’ve found over the years- when an ice pack is advertised to remain completely flexible when frozen, then it’s most likely not going to remain cold for very long. So it’s a trade off: if you want a REALLY COLD ice pack, it will probably be a little bit stiffer at first. It’s not that big of a deal for me to let my body heat and the room temp help soften the ice pack for a few minutes.

I use ice packs so often that I sewed some fabric covers that happened to fit these perfectly (just a long rectangular tube shaped “narrow pillowcase” of fabric, with a button on the open end, and an elastic loop sewn into the seam of the other end). I highly recommend that you always protect your skin from the cold temperatures by placing a thin kitchen towel, t-shirt or large bandana, etc. between you and the ice pack.

I used one of the ice packs last night while I slept and it remained perfectly cold for several hours, even under several layers of warm bedding. I’ll update my review if anything changes, but so far I think these ice packs are well made and worth every penny. These are such a good deal that I’m planning to purchase at least a couple more, since I rotate them so frequently.

EDIT: One month later and still going strong! just purchased 2 more, so I can rotate using them throughout the day/night! These work just as well, are holding up just like the ones I used to buy that were 2x the price! So glad I found these!

They work!

Overall I'm very happy with this. The material is excellent, very soft and smooth. It's constructed well so the seams are not rough at all. It's quite a nice size for a neck wrap so it covers a lot of area. Best of all, it really does stay cold for a long time which is not usually my experience with these.

It freezes quickly and it can become a bit rigid after being frozen for awhile so I suggest taking it out about 10 minutes before you plan on using it if you want to shape it around your neck.

My only complaint is that I wish the arms were a little longer. I'm pretty petite and I have a little trouble getting it to stay on right if I'm moving around at all. I'm not sure how it would work on someone with broad shoulders as it may be harder in that case to get it to stay put so I'd check the dimensions if that's the case for you. There is no way to fasten it but it might not be as comfortable to wear if they tried to add that.

Despite that minor issue, I don't regret getting this and am quite happy it stays cold as long as advertised.

Stays cold for a good amount of time and is easy to put on your neck and shoulders. The ice pack is thin and be dry flexible.

Eh.. After using this!, I personally prefer the cooling towels. But put this ring in the freezer. It cools for a bit but not as long as I'd hope. Ring is thin enough to not feel cumbersome. It comes in a variety of colors. I suggest buying 2 or 3 so that when one quits cooling, you switch it out for another and put the non-cooling ring back in the freezer or ice chest so that you always have one ready to go.

I thought this was a soft gel like the other ones bought. It was nit. Its hard as a brick and very uncomfortable! Should've returned it for a refund.

The Best long Lasting ice therapy(pain from car accident) in my house! They don’t leak or puncture easily. I’ve purchased a few for gifts

These did not stay cold for more than 10 minutes

Purtroppo mi sono tentata di acquistarli, pur sapendo che non servono a nulla. Gli anelli con del gel si mettono nel freezer e poi si mettono attorno al collo. L'effetto dura pochissimo, tipo 20 minuti, il tempo che si scongela. La misura è regolabile così che non stringa troppo al collo. Non li consiglio.

Very happy with it. I bought it initially for my oldest daughter to cool down the allergic reaction in her neck from cowmilk. It soothes the itchiness and burning feeling very well. I ended up using it also for my youngest daughter who had high fever.

What i like about it, is that you can shape it, even when it's frozen.

I ended up buying a second one.

lo uso io , il mio 🐶, tutti quelli che vengono a casa mia lo vogliono mettere per 19 minuti

da usate uscendo quando fa molto caldo o al rientro a casa per rimettere in equilibrio la temperatura

Comodo ma lo utilizzo poco perché passa da essere eccessivamente freddo a tiepido velocemente

Frescura instantánea: Al colocar los anillos en el cuello, siento una sensación de frescor inmediato que me ayuda a combatir el calor y la sensación de sofoco.

Duración: El efecto refrescante dura varias horas, lo que los hace ideales para actividades al aire libre o simplemente para relajarme en casa.

Comodidad: Son muy cómodos de llevar, se adaptan perfectamente al cuello y no molestan para nada.

Versatilidad: Los puedo usar en cualquier lugar: en casa, en la oficina, mientras hago deporte o simplemente al salir a la calle.

Diseño: Me encanta el diseño sencillo y moderno. Además, los colores son muy agradables a la vista.