Inventor creates DIY Ice pack that works better than ice, gel, or frozen peas.

Ice is nice, but sand is better. Image: v2osk

When an injury strikes, first aid calls for Rest/Ice/Compression/Elevation. Ice requires periodic dumping and refreshing, spills, and sweats a lot, and doesn’t conform to your body. Alcohol and gel packs may conform, but they don’t stay cold as long. Frozen peas actually work pretty well, conform to the injury, but don’t stay cold long and you’re potentially wasting food. Some icepacks are made from toxic antifreeze.

I was initially trying to make this as a sellable product, but my industry contact decided to pass on the idea, so instead of leaving it on the drawing board, I’m telling you about it.

I’ve found a simple, safe way to create an icepack that works better than all the above: It holds its shape, conforms to your body, stays cold longer than other methods, and is non-toxic. What is it? Kinetic Sand.

Kinetic play sand contains Dimethicone, and never dries out.

How to make an ice pack from play sand:

1. Purchased at least 3 pounds of Kinetic Sand. It really doesn’t matter the brand, there are plenty. Sometimes it’s called “Sensory Sand”. The only requirement is that it uses Dimethicone, which is a common additive in these…