Chattanooga ColPac - Reusable Gel Ice Pack - Black Vinyl - Neck Contour - 21 inches - Cold Therapy - Knee, Arm, Elbow, Shoulder, Back - Aches, Swelling, Bruises, Sprains, Inflammation

ColPacs in a large size. We have four smaller ones as well. They're extremely well-made, with a sturdy, almost rubber-like material. They're still in use, but my husband and I both needed knee replacements, so we needed more. I bought two x-ray machines in December of 2017. On Amazon, I found large blue ColPacs, but they were made of cheap vinyl, similar to a children's blow-up pool toy. We used cold therapy as needed, but in the last two weeks, both began leaking a grey clay-like goop at the seams. I had to throw them away because I needed more cold therapy as soon as possible after having my other knee replaced. This time, I went with the black because I had read that it was a good heavy material. They've just arrived, and much to my dismay, they're made of the same cheap material as the blue ones, and they feel even flimsier. It costs a lot of money to keep throwing things away. After being a long-time loyal customer of ColPac and recommending it to many friends, I'm sorry to say that after being a long-time loyal customer of ColPac and recommending it to many friends, it appears that I'm forced to look at other products.

Amalia Castaneda

| Dec 05, 2021

I was ecstatic as I opened the box and then the packaging to reveal the ColPac. It felt like good quality material, and I had a feeling this would be the one that would last a long time. NOT THIS TIME! The edges appear to be a little frayed, and it was discovered to be leaking, as evidenced by the wetness of the instructions. br>br>I had planned to request a replacement, but this seller does not accept returns or replacements. Before making a decision, read the policy thoroughly. I'll have to pay $15 out of pocket. 25 and I've learned a valuable lesson.

Mack Friedman

| Jun 26, 2021

I recently purchased two rectangular ColPacs but have yet to put them to use. They become rigid when they freeze, making them too inflexible to use on my legs (see photo). br>br>The rectangular ones my physiotherapist uses, as well as the shoulder ones I bought three weeks ago (see photo), stay flexible right out of the freezer. br>br>Are these genuine or tampered with?.

Mitchell Osborne

| Jul 22, 2021

For more than ten years, I've suffered from chronic back pain. I was lucky that the hospital sent me home with four 5"x 10" ice packs after surgery four years ago. or so. We used them all the time at first, but lately I've been using them more like 3-minute intervals. 4 times a day is a good rule of thumb. They were great for a while, but then they began to break down and leak, so it was time to replace them. Two different brands were purchased. This is my favorite because I can rotate from icing my back, both hips, and back to icing my back for an hour or more and it will still be so cold that any condensation on the outside causes a little frost! It's flexible enough to bend around my hips but heavy enough to keep it from sliding off. My old ones froze solid, so you had to be careful to lay them down with the gel evened out, or else they'd be lumpy and uncomfortable. This one is just as adaptable as it was when it arrived from the freezer. I still freeze it flat because it takes less time than folding and you don't have to fiddle with it as much. It's even better when we go camping with it. The freezer in our camper does not get as cold as the one in our house. After 10 minutes out of the freezer, my old packs were hardly usable. These keep things cold for up to a week. I'm going to get another one for myself and one for my mother.

Bellamy Riddle

| Aug 09, 2021

I use ice packs on a regular basis to help me cope with my fibromyalgia pain. Because I use them so frequently, I also have a proclivity for blowing them up. This icepack was recommended to me in one of my patient support groups when I asked if anyone knew of a good one. br>br>I started with the oversized pack, which was. giant. It weighs *six* pounds and, due to its size, could not be frozen flat, as they suggest. Then I upgraded to the regular pack, which is much more suitable for my needs. As a result, make sure you order the right size! br>br>For the past two months, I've been using the regular size coolpack. It stays cold for a long time, and there have been no problems with weak seams or other issues. br>br>This is a fantastic ice pack for the price, and I highly recommend it.

Karson Fritz

| Sep 10, 2021

I've always relied on the blue vinyl Colpacs to help me recover from a variety of athletic injuries/surgeries, as well as to relieve pain and reduce swelling caused by overuse of my aging limbs and back. They did an outstanding job in terms of pain relief and swelling reduction. I've always believed that in order to live a full life, you need to keep moving as you get older, but some of us need a little help from time to time to remind us not to overdo certain things. br>br>These "clinical" Colpacs, which are constructed in a more durable manner, were introduced to me by my physical therapist. The blue ones I've had split and leaked after a while, necessitating the purchase of new ones. She recommended that I try these heavy duty packs this time because she has been using them in her practice for a long time. As a result, I placed an Amazon order for two units. br>br>Unfortunately, they were crammed into rather small boxes, and the gel in each pack was deformed, making it impossible to manipulate into a proper configuration. I tried a few different approaches, posted questions on the Amazon forum, and then emailed the company. They responded to my email in less than two hours and had two replacement units on the way by the end of the day. There's no need to send back the ones that are defective. It's important to note that I reached out to the manufacturer rather than the distributor. They took "ownership" of my issue right away and took care of it. br>br>Now I have two fully functional Colpacs that work just as well (if not better) than the blue units and are clearly constructed of a more durable material. Thank you so much, Colpac! You came through when I needed you, which is a rare occurrence in today's business world.

Deandre Fletcher

| Sep 17, 2021

After just a few uses, the one I bought became lumpy and hard. I've tried to spread the gel out, but it won't budge. As a result, I have reached a conclusion. It appears that I have a dud, but I'm not willing to take the chance of purchasing another. Is there anyone who knows how to fix it? It's at room temperature in the photo.

Wesley Mullins

| Feb 01, 2021