Hot and Cold Reusable Gel Pack - Liberty (1)

One pack covers both jobs: warm it for heat, freeze it for cold. This Liberty gel pack goes in the microwave or hot water when you want heat, and into the freezer when you want cold, then moulds against the area you are using it on. It is reusable, so it goes back in the freezer or the drawer for next time rather than the bin.

The pack holds a soft gel behind a sealed, flexible outer that stays pliable warm or cold, so it wraps around a knee, ankle, shoulder or the back of the neck rather than sitting rigid. Warm it for heat or freeze it for cold, and it holds its working temperature long enough for a typical session on a joint before it goes back in the freezer for next time. How long it lasts depends on how far you take it and where you use it. Each pack is about 12cm by 18cm and is sold as a single unit.

Whether heat or cold suits what you are dealing with, and how long to leave it on, depends on the situation and the stage it is at. The recovery guide walks through that call. The outer sits against the skin through a cloth barrier, so keep a thin cloth between the pack and bare skin whether it is hot or cold, and if something is sharp or not settling, see a physiotherapist rather than managing it on your own.

Straptor is Australian owned and run, with the hot and cold range stocked next to the strapping tape, braces and recovery gear a club works through in a season. The East Bendigo walk-in counter has it on the shelf, with phone advice if you are not sure which option suits. Clubs kitting out can order the tape and recovery range together and call the East Bendigo team to sort quantities.

Features

• Works as both a heat pack and an ice pack from one unit
• Microwave or hot-water heating, freezer for cold
• Soft gel behind a sealed, flexible outer that moulds around a joint
• Sits against the skin through a cloth barrier, hot or cold
• Holds its temperature long enough for a typical session before it goes back in the freezer
• Reusable, not a single-use pack
• About 12cm x 18cm, sold individually

Specifications

Dimensions

• Size: approximately 12cm x 18cm

Materials

• Fill: reusable gel
• Outer: sealed, flexible pack

Use

• Heat: microwave or hot water
• Cold: freeze until firm
• Holds temperature: long enough for a typical session
• Reusable: yes

Pack and contents

• Contents: 1 gel pack
• SKU: 127603

What's in the box

• 1 x Liberty hot and cold reusable gel pack

Usage

For heat, warm the pack in the microwave in short bursts, or sit it in hot water, and check the temperature before you apply it. For cold, freeze it for at least an hour. Wrap it around the area with a thin cloth between the pack and bare skin, and follow the instructions printed on the back of the pack. Do not overheat it.

Care and storage

Wipe the pack clean after use and let it dry. Store it flat in the freezer or a drawer. Check the seam for splits before you reuse it, and replace it if the gel is leaking.

Common questions

Can it be used hot and cold? Yes. Warm it for heat or freeze it for cold, and reuse it either way.

How do I heat it? In the microwave in short bursts, or in hot water. Check the temperature before it goes on so it is not too hot.

How long does it stay hot or cold? Long enough for a typical session on a joint, depending on how warm or cold you took it and where you use it, then it goes back in the freezer for next time.

What size is it? About 12cm by 18cm, which suits smaller areas like a wrist, an ankle, or the back of the neck.

Is one pack included? Yes. It is sold individually as a single gel pack.

For the other heat and cold options, see the heat and cold packs we stock. For guidance on whether to reach for heat or cold and how to manage a knock, start with the recovery and rehab range.