BLACK+DECKERComfortpak, Wearable Cooling and Heating Device, TropiCoral (BCWCC101-04)

was hoping this item would provide some relief for the lack of AC in my work truck but it doesn’t do much even when it’s only 75 degrees out. The contact plate does get cold as it turns, but the air vents on it constantly crank out hot air down your back and up the back of your neck as a result so you end up sweating more in the area this “cooling device” is than anywhere else. Maybe if the vents were set up differently it would help but the way it is it’s useless for cooling. I’m sure it would be good for heat in the winter though judging by how much hotter it made me.

I've looked for many body cooling options and decided to give this a shot. It hangs very weirdly around the neck and does not make a consistent enough difference on lowering body heat. A neck fan works much better than this thing. Cool idea but Japan probably has the more refined version of this.

I was bit skeptical of how effective it'd be given that similar devices from competitors like Embr and Sony are well double the price. So I was pleasantly surprised that it worked very well. As I own it for longer we shall see how useful this will be.One gripe is the ergonomics. The silicone holder doesn't quite work for me. It doesn't choke you by any means, but way it sit the metal plate is ever so slightly off from my skin which defeats the point of it all. Personally I find it much more useful to use it like a cold pack for that reason.If you can get them on sale it's definitely interesting device. Does what it advertises.Update : As I've just gone skiing with it when the temperature was -15F it failed to perform at all. Which was kind of expected but nevertheless bit disappointing.

I recently tried out the Black+Decker ComfortPack, intrigued by its dual functionality designed to offer both warming and cooling functions.Unfortunately, the product did not live up to expectations. While the warming feature provides mild heat, it barely reached a level I would describe as lukewarm, offering minimal comfort. On the other hand, the cooling function was notably ineffective, feeling akin to the touch of ordinary metal rather than the soothing coolness one might anticipate.For those seeking significant thermal relief, this product might not meet your needs. It might be more effective to explore alternative solutions that provide a more noticeable temperature change for therapeutic purposes. In its current form, the ComfortPack struggles to deliver the performance promised by its marketing.

I have been waiting for something like this for a long time!!!This is an easy to wear and comfortable item that I use for warming up on a cold day or keeping cool on those hot days. I love the way it snaps on and off. So easy and secure.Really works well. It really takes the chill away and adds nice warmth. It also cools you off when and on those hot day activities like mowing the lawn or jogging, keeps you nice and cool. the temperature ranges work great! I would highly recommend this product. Its awesome.

I purchased this to use it for its cooling effect. When I first used this, it worked as described except for the battery life between charges; it was significantly less than indicated. However after only 2 months of irregular use, it neither cools nor warms but, the battery lasts much longer. As the manual states there are no serviceable parts, this was nowhere worth its purchase price and must now be discarded.

Needed ice post surgery for a month. This didn't really get that cold and the motor warmed up the area, which is counter productive in what I needed.

The plate does get cool in semi warm temperatures. If you like the idea of wearing a silicon choaker while not wearing a shirt and the area on your back just below your neck is a little to warm there is a 50/50 chance you'll find this useful.