DIY gel ice pack - Ausbb

jon · 25-09-2007, 12:18 PM

at one time or another we are all bound to get muscle injuries , here's an easy and cheap way to make a homemade gel ice pack.

Take a ziplock bag and fill it with water and rubbing alcohol(Isopropyl alcohol). A 60/40 mix of water to alcohol is probably best but you don't have to be too specific; just make sure there's enough alcohol to prevent the water from freezing solid.

Fill the bag about half way . seal the bag, trying to get most of the air out. Use duct tape to tape the bag shut so that it doesn't spring a leak. Put the bag into another ziplock bag and tape this one shut as well. Now you're done.

Throw the bag in the freezer and let it freeze over night and you have an ice pack that's less messy than ice cubes and molds to your body better.

25-09-2007, 12:26 PM

good tip, but only one problem , where does one buy rubbing alcohol(Isopropyl alcohol) from ?

25-09-2007, 12:27 PM

found that tip some time ago , in a household tip book i got given
rubbing alcohol(Isopropyl alcohol) can be purchased from the chemist

kindred · 16-10-2008, 12:21 PM

OR... you could buy an ice pack. LOL. nah good idea man

18-10-2008, 10:34 AM

It would probably be cheaper to buy an icepack

GROAR · 13-08-2011, 02:56 AM

Great tip Jonboy. Love your work buddy.

25-09-2007, 12:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
jon Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 189	DIY gel ice pack at one time or another we are all bound to get muscle injuries , here's an easy and cheap way to make a homemade gel ice pack. Take a ziplock bag and fill it with water and rubbing alcohol(Isopropyl alcohol). A 60/40 mix of water to alcohol is probably best but you don't have to be too specific; just make sure there's enough alcohol to prevent the water from freezing solid. Fill the bag about half way . seal the bag, trying to get most of the air out. Use duct tape to tape the bag shut so that it doesn't spring a leak. Put the bag into another ziplock bag and tape this one shut as well. Now you're done. Throw the bag in the freezer and let it freeze over night and you have an ice pack that's less messy than ice cubes and molds to your body better.

25-09-2007, 12:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ice Guest Posts: n/a	DIY gel ice pack good tip, but only one problem , where does one buy rubbing alcohol(Isopropyl alcohol) from ?

25-09-2007, 12:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
jasmin Guest Posts: n/a	DIY gel ice pack found that tip some time ago , in a household tip book i got given rubbing alcohol(Isopropyl alcohol) can be purchased from the chemist

16-10-2008, 12:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
kindred Active Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Australia Gender: Posts: 3,134	OR... you could buy an ice pack. LOL. nah good idea man __________________ http://ausbb.com/member-training-dia...html#post80479

18-10-2008, 10:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
jabiru Guest Posts: n/a	It would probably be cheaper to buy an icepack