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

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.

Smooth purchase, fast shipper, product arrived exactly as described with no defects or failures and works amazing! The item keeps my insulin pen cool for four or five days before having to be soaked and refreshed.

Does a great job of keeping medication cool while traveling. Super easy to add water as needed every few days and it did not leak or make things damp as long as kept in a ventilated pocket where the minimal water vapor it emits can dissipate. Much easier than trying to travel with a cooler and ice packs for meds that only need to be kept cool rather than refrigerator or freezer-level cold.

I have used this Frio for several months. On a plane, driving. Etc. It keeps my medications (insulin and eye meds) cool but not cold. After reading some reviews I decided to see how cool it gets. The pictures show the temperature throughout the day. The Frio was activated the day before and was sitting in an air conditioned room set at 75 degrees. For my needs, this item works fine.

This worked exactly as described. The first time I used it I was disappointed. I did not have a pen in it. The pouch did not keep cool. I reread the instructions and realized it must be in a place where it has air circulation. I was on a trip last weekend and I used it with a pen. The pen stayed cool for 2 days!!! If you have to carry meds and don’t have access to refrigeration then you need this! I have the single pen pouch and the 4 pen pouch for longer trips.

Frio Cooling WalletItem(s) Qty Price Total1 $ [...] $ [...]FRIO LARGE Insulin Cooling Carrying Case / Wallet -Evaporative Cooler - keeps insulin cool up to 45 hours withoutever needing ice packs or refrigeration!I received item, attempted to get it to work.I followed instructions about soaking time, spreading outcrystals, etc.Before I potentially ruined a bottle of insulin I wanted toverify bag works. I did not at any time place a bottle of insulininto 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:mmRoom temp = 80FBag temp = 78FTime = 00:15Room temp = 80FBag temp = 78FTime = 00:45Room temp = 80FBag temp = 78FTime = 01:30Room temp = 78FBag temp = 76FI did this for over 48 hours.The data showed that Bag temperature was around 2 to 3 degreescooler than Room temperature. So if Room Temperature never droppedbelow 85F, then Bag Temperature would never drop below 82F.If you are trying to "cool down" a bottle of insulin, this bagwill 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 thisinfo from :[...]Even in Hot Climates! Insulin must be at the manufacturer'srecommended 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 atthe time of purchase was that this bag "cooled down" a bottle ofinsulin. "Cooled down" is my phrase, not Frio's phrase.Does Frio keep an already "cooled down" bottle of insulincool 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 64Fwhen the Room temperature is 80F?Definitely not! I can state this without reservation that thebag I bought does not "cool down" a thermometer to anythingapproaching 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 wasnot going to be near refrigeration. I was not going to be nearanything that would act like refrigeration (ice, snow, etc).

I used this on my 3 week backpacking trip to Spain for my tirzepatide vial where I never had refrigeration. I’m pretty new to GLP-1 so I didn’t know what to expect going on this long of a trip with no refrigeration. This thing was a life saver. I inject once a week. This thing kept my medicine cool and at an even temperature. It stayed cool longer than it even says it will. The small square fit one vial perfectly, maybe could’ve fit two. The morning before I left, I followed the directions and soaked it in a bowl of cold water. From there, I just ran it under the sink. I stayed in hostels, so I just ran it under the cold faucet for a minute or two until those beads soaked up. I only had to do this maybe 4 times. It kept it cool that long! I had to be cognizant of keeping it somewhere breathable, so I used the outer mesh side pocket of my backpack and it worked perfect.

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.

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.

Went to Dominican Republic from Belgium. When arrived to the hotel, my vaccines (Mounjaro) had still correct temperature.

Great product. Keeps opened insulin cool in this hot weather. Highly recommended. Quick delivery.