what size is the gel pack & is it that they provide 2 pks to alternate 'em? How long does the pak still hot or cold?
880686
The gel packs are 5" x 10.5". The wrap holds two packs at the same time. I used both to cool the entire shoulder. The packs stayed cold for about 20 minutes. I have not used them as hot packs.
880687
I just received the 207 model and the gel packs that came with it have the size printed right on them, 5" X 10 1/2". You use them both at the same time, there's a divided sleeve that they fit in.
880688
how can it be that no two people can get the same measurement for the size of the gel packs? Is everybody talking about the same 207 model?
880689
Each pak is approximately 4 3/4 " x 9". There are two slots in the wrap for the paks, so you do use them both at one time. They last several hours.
880690
The packs are approx 4in X 6in. I have not used them as a hot pack but as a cold pack if I am using it in an A/C room about an hour, in the heat or traveling it lasted about 30 to 40 minutes. The wrap came with 2 packs and I purchased 2 additional so that I could alternate and never run out.
880691
The gel packs are 5" X 10". There are two because there are two pockets in the shoulder wrap to cover the entire shoulder. I find that they stay cold about 30-45 minutes. I have never used them hot as they are not microwavable and it's too much of a hassle to heat water to warm them.
880692
Mine are #211, each is 5 x 10.5 inches as described on the side of the packs--NOTE they can be heated in microwave, but read instructions first--immerse completely in a bowl of water first!
880693
Haven't had to warm it up....but I don't put them in the 'pockets' I put them where I want them then put the wrap over it...I find the pockets act like a little barrier...but personal preference I suppose.
712045
Hi - I got a few different sized packs, but these may be 4 inches long. Hope this helps.
587874
Comes with one good size freeze pack that will keep your pens cool for 8 - 10 hours!
1887939
If you mean hot, a couple of hours. Life of the pack is dependent on how many times you heat it up.
1167840
I think it depends on the number of ice packs you use. Typically you should get about 5 to 8 hrs.
1663555
I only did cold. But if you purchase packs which you can heat (probably microwave) you can insert these into pouches and use..
533281
about 6 hours. I put the ice pack in the bottom, in the zipper part. It would stay cold longer it it was actually in with the food. I am not a huge fan of the compartment style.
679114
I load this mini packit with my son's lunch at about 9:30am. When I pick him up at 1:00pm, the bag is still cold. I own the regular sized pack it also; it says cold longer. In fact, I load my daughters lunch in it at 7:30am, and she eats lunch at 11:05. She says parts of the bag are still frozen. I keep all packits in the freezer untill I load them in the morning. Hope this helps!
688671
BobbieL, I know they are not big or I could not do it. Mine are softgels. Check your business online where you get them (I buy thru Vitacost.com). They have a chart online. Right now I am out of these K-2.
1777953
I use the pouches from Wal Mart. I think they are 3m. No complaints. This is a good unit. We use it at work a lot. It heats up in about a minute. No complaints so far
1434626
I have the same question. Based on the difference in price, I think one is a size 2 (post birth) single pack and the other is a two-pack. That's my best guess but I would love an answer to this question too.
445910
It stays cold to cool a couple of hours. Not sure why you need it so long, since therapists recommend icing down for only 15-20 minutes. And you always have the other gel pack you can pull out when you want a colder one.
171417
This was bought as a replacement for unit in Pyrex container hot-cold container. For foods right out of the oven, it usually keeps food warm for about 4 hours. The hot pack is an odd size, 9x12, for kids lunchbox, though.
1435342
Bigger container has gell in walls and smaller got gel on lid. The big one (at least mine) has no gel on lid. But I am veru happy with the product. I use it to send yoghurt for my kids snack at school and five hours later its still cold. The small one I only use it for cereals so I dont know if it works OK. I would definitely buy it again.
366618
4.5 inches wide x 12 inches long, I measured them. I use all of them in my pack instead of 2 at a time. I don't see that they are melting very fast, even if they melt some they are still cold and are great cold therapy for my knee. LOVE this!
2017755
Not as long as I would like, but it kind of depends on if you have them just lying on top of your puffy eyes or wedged between your back and the bed which would be warmer. I actually will buy a regular larger gel pack next time because their thickness allows them to stay cold longer, but these are fine for very small areas, and you can rotate them if you're not using them all at the same time.
1325862
These are not gel packs which would remain pliable when frozen. They are quilted ice packs which start out as frozen rocks and eventually melt. While effective, their rigidity can make them uncomfortable, especially directly over the knee when first applied. However, since the pockets holding the quilted ice packs are velcro sealed, you can use any other packs that will fit, such as a custom alcohol and water mixture in a sealed plastic bag. This will prevent the pack from freezing solid to increase comfort, especially in the pack over the top of the knee. Highly recommended with this mod!