[Stuboy]

Im going to Egypt in July.

I usually carry my insulin pens around with me inmy pocket, but with temperatures rarely over 20c im never concerned.

When i go to Egypt the temperatures are likely to be 35 to 40c and then some.

I was looking at the Frio Duo Pen Wallet to keep my insulin cool during the day.

Has anyone used these wallets? are they any good?

[fgummett]

I have seen other threads where these pouches are recommended and they sound ideal.

Wasn't sure what you meant by the thread title... I had visions of someone with D, off in a spaced-out World of denial (d'Nile)

---

You probably already saw these other threads Stu..?

Portsmouth eh... I spent many years at RNH Haslar in Gosport (near the G&D) and lived at various times in Gosport and Pompey. Many "sea-hours" on the ferry!

[HelenM]

I've just bought a Frio direct from the UK manufacturers. I was impressed with their service. I ordered online late Tuesday afternoon, received it this morning.(Friday) and thats via Royal Mail/La Poste neither of whom have brilliant delivery records.

[Mich]

Frios work like a champ. I'm a sailor and a camper and have been using them for years.

A few suggestions:

Don't oversoak them or they are HEAVY and so fat they are difficult to use. (Not enough room inside for your pump or bottles.)

Don't enclose them in a baggie or anywhere with no air circulation. They stay cool by evaporation.

In very hot places, don't put them in the direct sun if you can help it. Keep them on your shady side if sitting in the sun for a long time.

I have four of varying sizes. I wear one on my belt for my pump when in the desert. I carry my insulin in one when traveling. I used to keep my Humalog pens in one pinned to my shorts waistband when sailing,

Mich

[notme]

Yup.....I took mine to Africa. We were going on safari and there was no way to keep my insulin cool. It worked like a charm and after three years and many uses, it still works.

The only issue I have with the Frio is it gets kinda fat for a pocket. I had the big pouch for all of my insulins. It takes many days of sitting out on the counter to dry it out for storage.

[Scratch]

I hadn't heard Egypt was cooling.

[fgummett]

Originally Posted by Scratch

I hadn't heard Egypt was cooling.

Something to do with Climate Change..?

[Janlaton]

Don't know about the pouch just wanted to say have a great trip.

Janlaton

[Stuboy]

cool (no pun intended) thanks guys.

I think ill invest!

Im wondering if i can somehow attach a long rope/string to it to carry it around so i dont have to put it in a bag while we walk around Egypt. Sort of an across the body type of thing you know?

[parrotletzoo]

maybe it would fit in a passport pouch? I've seen them on long strings/straps for across the body wear. Check you local luggage shop.

[owlyn]

I've had mine for many years. It works great, but as another poster said, try to keep it out of direct sun. Don't leave it in a car, either.

It comes with an outer pouch that is made to work with the inner pouch, so be sure to use it. Don't put it inside anything other than the pouch it comes with. You can probably put it in a backpack, as long as it's not stuffed (need room for air to circulate).

[jen_slc]

I have quite a few Frio packs and use them all the time. It works like a charm when I camp in the desert in 100 degrees. I would think it'd be ok if you carry the pouch around in a backpack... maybe put it at the top so the air can circulate around it, rather than stuffed at the bottom. Mine is always in some kind of bag (purse or office bag or backpack) and it works just fine, as long as their is some air circulation. If you do carry it on a strap on its own, be advised that it won't last as long if it's hanging off your shoulder in the direct sun. I know it's suggested that you don't leave it in direct sun, but in the desert you can't avoid that and I've never had any problems except that the cooling pouch dries out faster. If you can reactivate the cooling gel frequently enough, I wouldn't worry about the direct sun.

[Stuboy]

i would have thought it would be OK for 1 day walking about?
Im not worried about charging it every day if i need to.

The only other thing im concerned with it that you have to immerse it in water... im going to Egypt where the water isn't clean... i dont want to create an unhygenic environment to carry my insulin around with me...

[owlyn]

Originally Posted by Stuboy

i would have thought it would be OK for 1 day walking about?
Im not worried about charging it every day if i need to.

The only other thing im concerned with it that you have to immerse it in water... im going to Egypt where the water isn't clean... i dont want to create an unhygenic environment to carry my insulin around with me...

If you can drink the water, it's clean enough to recharge the pouch. If you can't drink it, then you are right- do not use it to charge the pouch. It doesn't take a lot of water. You can use one of those reuseable plastic food containers you get in the supermarket (Glad and some other brands). I use the smalles container that the pouch will fit in, put the pouch in it, fill the container with water, and put the lid on. 20 minutes later, you're done. Maybe used .5 liter (2 cups) of water.

[Tattoo azz]

Frio wallets are the dogsbo##cks!! i've used them for ages.
Plus they are great to use to cool your head down, i used mine once on my niece in Italy last year it worked a treat.
They only take abt 15 mins to prepare and just remember to squidge the gel about halfway thru cos the crystals can sometimes stick at the bottom.