Do you need to put ICE packs inside the Maxcold to keep drinks cold? Will Maxcold include the Ice Packs?
1049736
Ice packs definitely help keep items cold. None are included. I use mine as an adult lunch box, holds plenty
1049737
Ice packs were not included in my Maxcold and does require them to keep beverages cold. There is a 'sling' built into the lid of the Maxcold into which I slide an ice brick, which works well. Like Markw, I use mine as an adult lunch box. It holds a large salad container easily.
1049738
No you don't need to put ice in it but you can if you really want things to stay cold . There are no ice pack included but I already had some and I use them due to my lunch cooler sits in my work truck and with the Texas heat it helps keep things cold.
1049739
I carry my lunch in the Maxcold and my drinks stay cool most of the day. Ice Packs do not come with it. If you want your drinks really cold, I recommend ICE packs.
1049740
There was no ice bags included, and I am sure you would need to have ice bag to keep drinks cold.
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.
318529
yes they do! I use mine nightly. only problems I've ever had was the velcro tabs coming loose, you have to sew em back on- no real issue. I love these Ice packs! Even if they ever break a seal , they stay kind of beaded up so they don't ooze out the seems as easily as others.
535841
I find with cold food it needs an ice pack so I imagine you would need to use an insulated thermos to keep foods really warm/hot.
382099
Don't know why some people are answering NO, Mine definitely came with two small "COLD-PAX" ice packs that fix nicely into the webbed pockets inside the case. I don't know if these people accidentally threw the packs away or if they received open cases. Either way, when you get yours make sure you look through all of the packaging, the ice packs should be there, if not contact the seller and ask where they are. The Title/description clearly says "and 2 - 6oz Cold Pax for 12 Hours of Cold". So if you don't get them and the seller won't fix, I would send it back ASAP.
491349
It comes with them, I give this ice pack an 8 out of 10. Definitely worth buying until I invent a better version.
1893045
No...no ice pack so I called n they gave me the answer that it is refrigerated until shipped...but I live in the desert ...Also sat in my outside mailbox for a day....bottom line its better if u buy at store...
1314238
Yes they will but they are not made as well as the hydroflask accessories so will have an effect on the ability for items to stay cold.
690229
It will definitely require ice packs, however the insulation will assist in keeping items cooler.
514151
I have only used ice packs... I felt as though the ice would melt to fast... It is a great backback cooler and holds alot!I would recommend it for sure... :-)
2145577
I've never tried to put ice in this bag. I purchased some of those container coolers. I wish the bag had thicker insulation though.
572864
I did not use ice packs. I froze bottles of water. I would leave around seven in the morning and the water was still mostly frozen at three and four in the afternoon. I do not know how long an ice pack would last but it would be at least as long as in any other bag of this type. I would recommend this bag to anyone. It is a good quality cooler.
1931684
It's not insulated but if you add some ice packs it will stay cold for hours! The more packs the longer it's cold.
2006291
I suppose if you have something frozen that you put in the pack, it might keep everything else you have in there cold. We used this to travel in Eastern Washington, temps were in the 90's and we used a small amount of ice from the hotel and it didn't melt. Hope this helps.
953666
By the way, why would you put ice cubes in the Thermos when it keeps liquids cool for hours?
1174107
I have only used a cold pack with this cooler, so I'm not sure how ice would fare. I think if the ice were placed in a resealable baggie, then placed in the backpack, it would not leak.
622688
No. Not at all, the other posted answers are wrong. These packs stay cold forever. You never need to 'refreeze' them, as they are eternally cold.