Smart Temp HC1302 Portable Reusable Hot/Cold Pad

by Kaz

Product Features

• Stays hot/cold for up to 60 minutes
• Heats in the microwave or cools in the freezer
• Soft cover with integrated elastic strap to hold pad in place
• Maintains flexibility when cold
• Suits therapeutic relief of back and muscle pain, menstrual pain, arthritis, sports injuries

Product Description

Therapeutic relief of sports injuries, muscle pain, arthritis, cramps. Maintains therapeutic temperatures longer than other technologies. Easier to use than hot water bottles or ice bags. Non- toxic and biodegradable; environmentally safe. One pack has three uses: moist or dry heat or cold therapy treatments, unique new technology uses radiant energy, provides deep penetrating heat, pliable when cold or hot; molds to the affected area for maximum benefits.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 2.3 x 9.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009HAZDG
• UPC: 328785613025
• Item model number: HC-1302
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,611 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #100 in Health & Personal Care > Health Care > First Aid > Hot & Cold Therapies

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Holds Heat...But Doesn't Hold Up!, January 15, 2007

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E. Dennis (Roanoke, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Smart Temp HC1302 Portable Reusable Hot/Cold Pad (Health and Beauty)

These packs are great to microwave and use when heat is needed, especially on your lower back after a long day! They hold the heat a very long time. The drawback is that they tend to blister and burst with repeated use. Even if they are not overheated in the microwave, they do not last very long. It seems like one area will always get very hot and blister the plastic pac, while another area is still cold. I still purchase them, as I have not found a better product, but the plastic bag that holds the heating "goop" could be thicker to prevent blistering.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super pack for icing you back!, May 6, 2007

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Danita L. McDonald (Fort Collins, CO USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Smart Temp HC1302 Portable Reusable Hot/Cold Pad (Health and Beauty)

I purchased this pack to use for a back injury. It is a wonderful ice pack . . . wide enough to ice the whole lower back. It is great for driving (I use it when I commute to and from work). I shopped around and looked at several comparable ice packs before finding this one. For the price, you can't beat it. Similar packs cost twice as much or more. Although it can be heated, I have not used it as a hot pack -- some of the remarks made by other customers say the cover blisters and tends to wear when used as a heated pack. As a cold pack, it is perfect. I am sure you will be as satisfied with your purchase as I have.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long-lasting and fast freezing, June 25, 2008

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My kids' & kitties' Mom "Diana T" (S. California) - See all my reviews

I have a back injury that leads to severe inflammation. I've tried several cold packs but they all fall far short of the kaz Smarttemp. I have 2 of them that I alternate in the freezer (or microwave). It takes about 30 minutes for the Smarttemp to become very cold, about 1 hour to freeze to a semi-rigid (but completely pliable) state and lasts about 30-45 mins. I have even put them in our ice chest while camping and they are very cold after 2 hours. I don't use the heat as much, but when I have it has lasted about 20-30 mins.

It comes with a soft cover, which I recommend you remove while freezing or heating (it just heats/freezes faster if its not on). The seams have come apart on both of them, but please understand that I use these several times a DAY. Taking them in and out of the case over and over and over again. I don't blame the product but my constant abuse of it. I've used both of them daily for over 6 months and they are are just now starting to wear out...not because the product is defective, but because I have a cat who thinks he's a polar bear and loves to sleep on them and lick them..and has bitten through in a couple of places. They are still usable, however.

If you need a durable heat/cold pad that is comfortable to use, this is the one!