Does this ice pack freeze solid (hard)? I want to use it to keep food cold in my picnic cooler
186684
it does become Solid hard but becomes liquid by around20-30 minutes at room temp.
186685
The Ice Pack is not hard. When in the freezer a few hours, it is firm, but flexible. Not sure how long it would last in a picnic cooler.The reason I got the Ice Packs, was mainly to ease my hip and back (Sciatica pain)
186686
No, not really hard, just somewhat stiff. It is not intended for keeping food in a cooler; it is intended for cold therapy. I suggest you look for a different kind of ice pack that is intended for coolers.
186687
Ice pack does freeze solid. As for using it in your cooler, I'm uncertain as to how long it will remain solid. I'd suggest just trying it out. However, I think it might work. My use of it is for therapy purposes, and I would highly recommend it for that. It's better than any locally sold.
231851
Yes, it can! Awesome fridge and has been used at many camping trips!Keeps our items cold without ice.
1557357
I would estimate that it keeps it cold for about 3-4 hours. And no, the ice pack doesn't have to touch the food.
36956
Does not hurt to use frozen ice packs. I would not use regular ice as it is not water proof. I kept the items in the trunk ofy car and it did a good job keeping things cool with ice packs.
1587219
I took it to work with an ice pack in it and it kept my food very cold. I didn't put it in the fridge, just kept it at my desk. Worked well.
2048243
No. It is not insutated so it does not keep food hot or cold. However, if you put it in an insulated bag, that would help to get you to lunch time. I put a freeze/ice pack in the insulated bag and it stays very cold because the metal transfers the cold. I love my lunchbots and they hold up very well.
551002
Yes! Stays cold for hours! It is stiff & hard until it thaws some, so be sure to freeze it flat
1111986
No, but my husband who works outdoors, keeps his lunch and drinks in it all day, and his ice packs are still pretty solid after 10 hours.
1072868
Mine did not come with an ice pack in the lid. I purchased some ice packs separately to use with the cooler. I do not recall the seller as it has been a while since I ordered it. I purchased it for my husband to take his lunch to work. He's a builder/contractor & he has been very satisfied with it. It does come with a divider so you essentially have a shelf to keep soft items from getting smashed.
1452847
It doesn't have an Ice pack but the tray that you put fix in's in can be put in the freezer. I just realized this the other day I've had this bowl since 2012. I bought it for my husband and he loves it. He takes a salad to work everyday.
2120306
yes I put ice in my cooler with my lunch cheese and salad and it is perfect at lunch time I still have ice in the ice pack
592036
I've never tested it that way. In a room of normal temp I would say yeah it will stay cold. It depends on how hot it is outside. Keep in mind you only have the ice packs in the main food compartment, so everything in the side cups will warm faster.
1685000
I don't know why not. When the ice melts it will stay inside the icepack and not get the food wet.
1498401
Never tried to freeze an ice pack by mine keeps frozen things frozen. I would give it another day or two and if it still doesn't freeze I would return it and get a replacement
2086920
It works pretty good if you use plenty of ice. I generally use a blue ice pack and have a 32oz nalgene bottle that I freeze with drinking water. The cooler tends to sit in my very hot work truck all day, but by the time I break for lunch the nalgene is unfrozen but still cold and my lunch is still cold. If I don't eat my yogurt at lunch though it is usually too warm to eat within a few hours of lunch. So it keeps things cold about 6 hours, but only with at least 2 ice packs. It also seems like even frozen plastic bottles of water keep it cool longer than the hard blue packs.
679117
Yes! I use it for my kids' lunch and the pack is still cold when it comes home in the afternoon. Works great!
786661
I always use an ice pack to keep my food cool. Never considered not using an ice pack. Hope this helps!