Best Review on Rubbermaid%C2%AE Blue Twin Lunch Pack
It's Blue Ice, the stuff that has been around for what seems like forever. There's a reason why this stuff has been around for a long time, and it's because it works awesome. I'll put one or two of these (winter/summer) in my lunchbox and it'll keep my meal nice and cold all day long. I tried some of the new Thermos Ice Cube Mats, but they leaked on the second day and then on the third day, so I threw them out.
Some folks might not like that these are filled with a chemical (propylene glycol), which is why it stays frozen/cold for so long. If you're looking for a water-only ice packet, I know the Thermos ones only contain water, but their durability is questionable. Also, these stay frozen significantly longer than water-only packets.
The color of the liquid in these packs has changed. They are now LIGHT BLUE as compared to the dark, dark blue they used to be for the last 20-30 years. Some folks had an issue with the dark dye getting on them if they leaked, but now the dye is so light that I don't really think it's much of an issue anymore. Well, as long as you're not wearing white. The liquid inside also used to be like water, but now it is more gel-like, so even if you do have some sort of rupture, it's not going to "drain out". When it's completely unfrozen, it has a thick and viscous consistency. I put one of these new Blue Ice packs in my lunch box with their old version, and the new version was still partially frozen while the old version was completely unfrozen. When I noticed that, I upgraded all my old Blue Ice packs to the newer kind.
I've gotten anywhere from 2-5 years of use out of these packs, and that's using them daily taking my lunch to work; great durability. You'll get the most longevity out of them if you freeze them flat, without any creases in the plastic. I've had nothing but good experiences with Blue Ice.
I use these blue ice packs to keep 20-oz bottles of RC Cola cold. The pack can be put on an empty bottle and then frozen, thus retaining the shape. When it is time to use it, it makes complete contact with a (full) bottle. I put a paper towel around the whole thing, held on with rubber bands. A simple way to take a cold beverage along in the car without the need for a big cooler.
BalasHapusThese twin pack blue ice substitutes are amazing. Keeps my lunch cold throughout the day. Great for work and any 9-5 job, no need to use the community fridge anymore. Just pop these in your freezer the night before and you'll have your own personal cooler the next day. The twin pack is sufficiently sized to cover all the items in your personal lunch cooler.
BalasHapusGreat for lunch boxes - small and fits in between things to keep them cool. You need more of them though to keep things cool until lunch - but I do like them better than the big ones.
BalasHapusIt's Blue Ice, the stuff that has been around for what seems like forever. There's a reason why this stuff has been around for a long time, and it's because it works awesome. I'll put one or two of these (winter/summer) in my lunchbox and it'll keep my meal nice and cold all day long. I tried some of the new Thermos Ice Cube Mats, but they leaked on the second day and then on the third day, so I threw them out.
BalasHapusSome folks might not like that these are filled with a chemical (propylene glycol), which is why it stays frozen/cold for so long. If you're looking for a water-only ice packet, I know the Thermos ones only contain water, but their durability is questionable. Also, these stay frozen significantly longer than water-only packets.
The color of the liquid in these packs has changed. They are now LIGHT BLUE as compared to the dark, dark blue they used to be for the last 20-30 years. Some folks had an issue with the dark dye getting on them if they leaked, but now the dye is so light that I don't really think it's much of an issue anymore. Well, as long as you're not wearing white. The liquid inside also used to be like water, but now it is more gel-like, so even if you do have some sort of rupture, it's not going to "drain out". When it's completely unfrozen, it has a thick and viscous consistency. I put one of these new Blue Ice packs in my lunch box with their old version, and the new version was still partially frozen while the old version was completely unfrozen. When I noticed that, I upgraded all my old Blue Ice packs to the newer kind.
I've gotten anywhere from 2-5 years of use out of these packs, and that's using them daily taking my lunch to work; great durability. You'll get the most longevity out of them if you freeze them flat, without any creases in the plastic. I've had nothing but good experiences with Blue Ice.
Reusable ice for a lunch box is a great idea, and of the different varieties available, these "Blue Ice" versions are by far the best. I have a medium-sized lunch box that sits under a computer desk while I'm at work, and even though my lunch box isn't very fancy, two of these ice-packs keep my 9-can sized box cold for the entire 8 hours of work. When I get home, they're even still partially frozen, and fruit and yogurt stays as cold as if they were refrigerated. Since I've been using these, I haven't had to fight for room in the company fridge without sacrificing cold drinks and a refreshing lunch.
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