Why are instant ice packs often left out of hiking kits?

They are heavy and short lasting.

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  1. They are heavy and short lasting ✔
  2. They are too colorful
  3. They attract ants

Why: Instant ice packs are heavy and only give about 15 minutes of cold therapy.

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Answer: They are heavy and short lasting. Instant ice packs are heavy and only give about 15 minutes of cold therapy.

  1. Scouting America: First Aid www.scouting.org/merit-badges/first-aid
    Skip the instant ice packs. They’re heavy and only provide about 15 minutes of cold therapy.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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