FlexiKold Gel Neck Ice Pack (23" X 8" X 5") - Reusable Cold Pack Compress (Therapy for Pain, Injuries of Neck, Lower Back, Shoulder, wrap Around Knee, Foot, Thigh, Elbow) - A6301-COLD

This cold pack is amazing! I have severe arthritis, degenerative disc disease (spondyosis, stenosis and herniated discs in my cervical spine), and rely on ice packs to help manage my debilitating chronic pain and and migraines. I’ve used several different flexible ice packs, and this one is definitely the best! So, here’s why:It stays colder MUCH longer than the neck wraps made by Elasto-gel, and is longer to wrap around my shoulders. The gel is a bit squishy once it begins to warm up, so I can lightly squeeze the ice pack to redistribute the gel where I want it most. The covering is well constructed, and although it isn’t soft like the Elasto-gel’s Lycra cover, it isn’t uncomfortable or stiff to wrap around my neck, even without using a towel or cloth (I know it’s safer for the skin to use a towel, but I need an ice pack to be as COLD as possible!). I have sensitive skin, and after using for several days now, I’m impressed- This ice pack isn’t scratchy, doesn’t stick to my skin, contains no latex, and hasn’t caused any irritation at all.I also use a cervical roll shaped ice pack made by Elasto-gel, which stays cold a little longer than anything else, but ultimately, I wouldn’t purchase it again. The cervical roll ice pack has become permanently sticky after a couple years of regular daily use. The elasto-gel packs MUST be kept dry in the freezer, inside a sturdy ziplock type bag, and as careful as I’ve been, the slightest accidental exposure to moisture inside the freezer results in a sticky/gooey feel on the ice pack that I can’t figure out how to remove, no matter what I try. It just keeps coming back, and it feels really unpleasant and “wet.”I also use flexible clay filled cold/heat packs from ThermiPaq, which are nice, but they just don’t stay cold for very long. I’ve also not been impressed with the Velcro closure on the ThermiPaq’s fabric covers- I own 4 of these, and the 2 newest ones, purchased in the last year, don’t seem to be as well made as the ones I’ve had for 10 years. I will say that the older ice packs have held up remarkably well... but I needed another one, and wanted something that would get super cold and stay that way! The FlexiKold meets that need perfectly!Cons? While this ice pack doesn’t have the fabric cover with Velcro to help secure it around your neck (like the Elasto-Gel and ThermiPaq ones) I don’t really think these Velcro straps are all that comfortable to wear, so it’s not really a problem for me. Also, the Flexi-Kold is only for cold use, and cannot be microwaved like the ThermiPaq can, but I don’t really need hot packs, anyway.This ice pack chills much more quickly (just a couple hours to cold, several hours to get it SUPER cold), it is comfortable, flexible, seems like it will hold up much better, and is larger than my other ones. If anything changes, I will update my review, but I have to say that I wish I could trade the other ones I have for another FlexiKold neck cold pack! I will probably purchase a couple of the knee-sized Flexi-Kold packs soon, as well, since I also use on my knees multiple times per day.I purchased this item at full price, and received no discount or other consideration for my review. I find reviews to be helpful to me, so I hope my review is helpful to you, as well!

Gets nicely cold and stays very flexible. I use it for my neck, and my wife has found it useful for her low back as well. Stays cold for longer than several other flexible ice packs we have.

Doesn't last very long, but is great initially. Covers a large area

Perfect cold pack for any part of the body. Still soft and pliable out of freezer. Works great on my lower back after exercise.

Performs as intended and as expected.

This brand of cold pack is ACES! Can use over and over with out leaks. I have some that are several years old and still going.

Not a big fan of this ice pack the material it’s made out of doesn’t have much give meaning even after it’s not frozen the bag is still stiff on your skin. What didn’t work out for me may work for someone else. I will say on positive note it’s very large and covers a big area of your body so that I do like.

Very useful. I use it primarily for a sore arm (bicep). Highly recommend purchasing the optional clip to hold the ends together.