Cooling Wallet - Insulin & GLP-1 Cooler for 45+ Hours - Blue - XL

I am very please with the Frio Cooling Wallet. It especially helps during long flights and no where to put your insulin to keep it cool (notice I did not say cold). I simply wet it, put my insulin vials in it, slip it in the pouch and and forget about it until I get to wherever I am going to pull out my "Medi-Fridge" (which is also a great product) from my suitcase. Does it keep whatever inside cold? No, it will not keep your items cold. It will keep your items cool. This thing is not a refrigerator. This product is made for short trips. I used mine for 12 hours at a time. I then re-wet it slightly the next morning and used it another 12 hours. But I personally think it worked great and kept my insulin cool enough. Also, they call this a "COOLING WALLET" not a "FREEZING-BITTER COLD WALLET". Does it last 45 Hours like advertised? I have no idea. I didn't use it this long. I used it for 12 hours, and then by morning it still seemed cool. But I still added a little water just in case for the rest of the day. And once I am done using it, I just forget about it. Does the gel leak? You do see the gel coming through the mesh (or whatever fabric it is) a little. But it does not get on anything, it is non-toxic (I don't suggest you lick it or eat it... its not an ice cream) and does not smell (if you are into sniffing things). I know when you hear "leak" you get scared. Don't. The mesh is like a sponge, you simply see it inside of the mesh, it never really "seeps" out or anything. I wouldn't even call it a leak. Plus, the pouch that comes with this product helps... and once this thing dries, the gel goes back in and you no longer see it (funny, reminds me a of the blob). Does it last? I have had mine for 2 years and use it a lot. HELPFUL HINTS: Be sure if you are traveling on an airplane that you open your pouch before you get the security area so they can see in it. Also be sure to tell them it is a "cooling pouch" to keep your insulin (or whatever) cool. Then show them your prescription letter or insulin box with the prescription label on it. I know the company says it lasts 45 hours. But it doesn't hurt after about 12 hours to re-wet it slightly. I do not mean dunk it in water, I just put it under the faucet and made it damp again. I am not saying it doesn't last 45 hours, I am just saying this seemed to help me. DO NOT PUT IT IN A CLOSED CONTAINER! A lot of people when they travel, like to put things in containers or zip-lock bags. THIS NEEDS AIR to keep it cool. Without air, it will just be a big blob (gel) in a pouch. And I don't think you want to pay for a "Frio Big Blob in a Pouch". Hope I helped the people who had problems with this product and the people who are thinking about purchasing this. I know I loved t and it has helped me out a lot.

This cooling wallet worked really well for me while traveling internationally. I activated it with water and placed it inside a zip-closed bag for extra protection from the moisture. It stayed cool enough for my needs until I reached my destination. It was especially useful while I was in an area where electricity was limited and refrigeration wasn’t always convenient. I also had no issues taking it through airport security. I like that there are several color options available too. Overall, it was practical, easy to use, and did a good job for me while traveling. Title: Great for International Travel and Easy to Use

These Frio Insulin Cooling Cases have been life savers for me while on vacation or other travel, especially if I am staying in accommodations where there is no refrigerator, which is usually the case. I have a variety of different size cases, depending on how many insulin epi pens I need to take with me. These cases do a great job of keeping my insulin epi pens at a 'safe' temperature to prevent them from spoiling. They work using evaporation to keep the epi pens cool. The case consists of two bags made of ‘breathable’ fabric. The inner bag contains crystals, locked in place, which when the bag is immersed in water for several minutes, will expand and absorb a lot of water. The inner bag is then placed in the breathable outer bag, both of which have Velcro flaps to keep them closed. When the water held by the crystals slowly evaporates from the inner bag, heat is removed from the epi pens, keeping them cool and at a safe temperature so the insulin will not spoil and go bad. It is important to keep the cases in a place where the water can evaporate (when the water evaporates, heat is pulled away from the epi pens) and cool off the epi pens, so don't for example keep them in a plastic zip lock bag, for example, or other non-breathable bag, as the water will not be able to evaporate. I keep my cases in the mesh water bottle holder of my back pack. However, I find it a good idea to use a safety pin through the outside case to secure it to the webbing on the water bottle holder to ensure it does not fall out. These cases have resolved a huge problem for me -- how do I keep my insulin at a safe temperature while traveling when I do not have access to a freezer so I can refreeze the ice packs that I normally carry with me to keep my insulin cold when I am not on vacation?. The cases can be reused many, many times by re-immersing the inner case in cold water, allowing the crystals to absorb more water. They will not last forever. After a couple of years, the crystals will absorb less water and the cases will need to be replaced. Note that some reviewers have criticized these cases for not keeping the insulin colder. I have found they will keep insulin at a temperature of 68 degrees or so when traveling in temperatures of about 95 degrees. These will not keep your insulin as cold as if they were in the refrigerator, but the insulin in an epi pen, once you start using it, should be stored at temperatures in the 60's / low 70’s anyway (please read your insulin makers instructions for what temperature they should be stored at).

Frio Cooling Wallet Item(s) Qty Price Total 1 $ [...] $ [...] FRIO LARGE Insulin Cooling Carrying Case / Wallet - Evaporative Cooler - keeps insulin cool up to 45 hours without ever needing ice packs or refrigeration! I received item, attempted to get it to work. I followed instructions about soaking time, spreading out crystals, etc. Before I potentially ruined a bottle of insulin I wanted to verify bag works. I did not at any time place a bottle of insulin into bag. The only thing I placed in bag was a thermometer. I placed a thermometer inside bag. (bag temperature) I placed another thermometer outside bag. (room temperature) Start time. 00:00 hh:mm Room temp = 80F Bag temp = 78F Time = 00:15 Room temp = 80F Bag temp = 78F Time = 00:45 Room temp = 80F Bag temp = 78F Time = 01:30 Room temp = 78F Bag temp = 76F I did this for over 48 hours. The data showed that Bag temperature was around 2 to 3 degrees cooler than Room temperature. So if Room Temperature never dropped below 85F, then Bag Temperature would never drop below 82F. If you are trying to "cool down" a bottle of insulin, this bag will not do that. My understanding at the time I bought the product was that it "cooled down". I could not get it to do that. Much, much later, weeks later, I was able to extract this info from : [...] Even in Hot Climates! Insulin must be at the manufacturer's recommended temperature when placed in the FRIO wallet. I did not know that, prior to purchasing bag. If I had known that, I would NOT have purchased bag. I was led to believe from all the information I could find at the time of purchase was that this bag "cooled down" a bottle of insulin. "Cooled down" is my phrase, not Frio's phrase. Does Frio keep an already "cooled down" bottle of insulin cool for 48 hours? I don't know, I did not test that. Does Frio "cool down" a bottle of insulin? I don't know, I never put a warm bottle of insulin in bag. Does Frio "cool down" a thermometer to something like 64F when the Room temperature is 80F? Definitely not! I can state this without reservation that the bag I bought does not "cool down" a thermometer to anything approaching near 64F if the Room temperature is 80F. That was my need at the time. I needed something to "cool down" a bottle of insulin. I was not going to be near refrigeration. I was not going to be near anything that would act like refrigeration (ice, snow, etc).

I recently learned I'm allergic to bees, as a result I need to carry an Epi Pen, but I'm also an adventurer. Learning that an Epi Pen needs to stay at a consistent temp prompted me to buy the cooling wallet. It stays cool enough in hot temps for a few hours. It's flexible so it's easy to put into a bag or purse. I wouldn't recommend using this for insulin or something that needs to be refrigerated, but it works for an Epi Pen.

This product is amazing. I was skeptical in the beginning but thought I would give it a try. Actually works great. What a relief in bringing insulin along and not have to worry about ice melting or the ice packs getting warm. Swells up quite a bit after soaking in cool water. Keeps insulin from getting warm.

At the end of a three week vacation to Europe. This cooler has worked very well. So well I’m going to give it to my girlfriend for her mother in Colombia. I’ll buy another. I charged it when I left for the trip and twice more here in Europe. It’s kept my meds cool throughout the trip. It’s left in a suitcase in the back of a rental car. It’s been warm in Europe this year. I put two vials of insulin and one Ozempic pen in the cooler. Plenty of room. Not very heavy when wet. Stores well in my med pouch. Mine doesn’t have a zipper, but the Velcro works well.

The Frio wallet performs exactly the way it says it does. But make sure you understand what it says it will do. The Frio cooling case will maintain your insulin at 77-79 degrees F. So basically a warm fall day. That is not refrigeration temperatures. Be sure you are aware of the temp your insulin should be kept at before purchasing. Bottle insulin should typically be stored between 36-46F where insulin pens can be stored between 56-80F. This wallet is not appropriate for bottle insulin! I was able to store 2 pens of insulin (Tresiba) in this wallet for a recent out of state trip. It kept the insulin temp stable and that's all I needed. To use, you soak for a few minutes in cold water and then allow to "dry" for a couple of minutes. Pat with paper towel and insert in case. [Note here: the red color bleeds. Do not do like I did and use a white kitchen towel. Use something disposable. Trust me on this. ] The cooling case is filled with gel beads that soak up the water. So the case does not - and should not - be rigid. It's very squishy. DO NOT SQUISH. Resist the urge to squish. Pat dry - insert in case - go squeeze your significant other/favorite pet/pillow of choice instead. The inner stays moist and squishy. The outer case did a great job keeping the moisture from everything else. I actually put my Frio in a plastic pencil box that held my blood sugar testing equipment and needles. Worked great slinging around in my backpack on vacation. You are warned not to put the case inside something waterproof or airtight. It uses evaporative technology to work so needs some sort of air access. When drying out, expect it to take a looooong time. The instructions warn you that the beads could take 2-4 WEEKS to dry out and they are not jiving. You can speed (ha!) the drying by setting the Frio near a vent or on a windowsill. So to recap: TL/DR: Not for bottle insulin. Good for keeping pen temp stable. Don't squish. Red bleeds. Updated 1/29/21: I recently used the Frio insulated wallet for a trip. What I discovered is that the wallet apparently did not dry completely the last time I used it despite being left out for over 2 weeks. What this means is that I ended up with mildew on the case and the wallet. When I attempted to clean it, this sucker was STILL bleeding red colorant. I was able to use it and it still worked, but I really do NOT recommend the red color and expect the wallet to take at least a month if not more to dry out completely before you store it away.

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Worked just fine while I was on Vacation,

Absolutely brilliant! I've been using frio products since 2001 for a trip to Oz and they've always been completely reliable. When activated, the extra large Frio bag plus the Large frio bag with diabetic pens, etc. placed either side of other heat-sensitive medical injections in an Art for Lunch bag are an absolutely winning transport combination. Well done, Frio!

My initial order didn't arrive - I contacted the seller they posted another straight away which I received. I previously ordered one but in the mini version which is great but only big enough for 1 insulin bottle. I ordered this thinking small would be slightly bigger, but it is massive far to big. Nothing wrong with the wallet. In my opinion this should be described as medium not small.

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