Nordic IceRefrigerant Gel Pack NI24

Stays cold:Stays cold for several hours, have been using for migraines for years

This one melts faster than older ones I have...very disappointed if this is the way the new ones are being made

Stays cold all day, doesn't sweat.

It definitely sweats, but works okay as long as it is in a cooler

Have been a Nordic ice pack purchaser for years. However recently some of the ice packs use a thick paper like cover instead of the old plastic cover. You can still get the plastic covered ice pack. The problem with the new covering is that it does not keep food in coolers as cold as the plastic covered ice packs by Nordic. I do not care for the new covering for one other reason. The paper like covering tore after several uses. There is no worry of leakage as there is a second layer of protection. Also if the covers are wet and several bags are stacked in the freezer they stick together and tear the outer lining. This was a common complaint with the older plastic covers, sticking together. However the difference is the plastic cover Nordic ice packs never tore when prying the ice packs apart. My biggest complaint is simply that the ice packs don't keep food cold like the plastic lined ice packs by Nordic.

LOVE these ice packs because of the feel of the material on the outside. My daughter gets horrible migraines, she gets relief from covering her head in icepacks. These are soft, not crinkly plastic, no need to wrap in towels which then end up getting all tangled. They stay cold for a long time. And come in handy for lunches too.

I needed a sturdy but simple lunch pack so I made an order after reading at least 17 reviews. The product is as described, though at first glance is looks a bit small on the inside but can hold a lot. The design is very functional, quality of fabric is satisfactory but what really surprised me was the thickness of the insulation (you can keep a whole chicken frozen in bag for hours). The zipper seems to be sturdy, would have given 5 stars if the body was two inches taller to keep my water bottle with a flip sprout.This bag would be good for everyday travel and extra storage on each side would suit ladies who has make up and all she carry in a regular pocketbook. I am satisfied with my purchase and would buy again.

Ice pack on body parts, of course.