FRIO Large Wallet

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 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.

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.

I bought this after having been given one and liking it; it keeps my insulin at at a more even temperature when I'm on the go. Pro's + it keeps my insulin's temperature from swinging, so it doesn't get as stressed from changes and lasts better + it works exactly as it says: soak the bag in water, then slow evap from the crystals inside keep the bag cooler than outside temp + in cold weather it actually keeps my insulin pen from getting as cold in the car or in my pack, tho I don't remember the product info saying that, I just see that it does, but wouldn't if I forgot it out there in a hard freeze or dunked in a cooler for too long + one bag fits 2 vials top to bottom, or one pen + helps when I travel, I use one bag for each -- a vial or two of long acting in one, and my short acting pen in the other + all I do to keep the crystals "charged" is run fresh water inside and over the inner bag every 2nd or 3rd day depending on humidity, that seems to be enough to keep it wet enough without swelling it too tight + its not going to wear out Con's - if I soak the bag too long, my insulin pen is a very tight fit, gives me fits trying to get it back out without pulling the top off (or it out of the top, depending on which way I stuffed it into the bag); the vials are tight but can be squeezed up and out ok; it takes a few hours or half a day to let it dry down smaller for a better fit - this new blue one has a little shorter "use window" than the purple one I was given; the older one seems to hold for another day; not sure why; still, they both work well - I do put it in an unsealed sandwich baggie if I put it in my purse, or else it gets my stuff damp, but this cuts down on its cooling ability so it can't stay in the baggie; even leaving the baggie open isnt enough air for it to really do its cooling job but DOES still insulate - I needed to soak it then sort of squish/swish/clean it in running water, as it felt slimy 2 first times but cleaned up ok and stayed clean - it doesn't hold two of my insulin pens because of the way the 4 tubes of water crystals are sewn; kinda wish it did - the price made me think twice but I did buy after me hemming and hawing

This is great for traveling with HRT patches that need to be kept cold. It keeps it cool without freezing. In the photos it appears that there is stitching that would prevent you from storing a patch, and I thought I would need to remove the stitches. But the inner, cooled pouch is all open in the middle. I bought the small and had I known the dimensions of the inner pouch, I would have bought a mini/XS.

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).

Item worked great and the material feels very durable and should last a long time. The inner piece swells up a lot once activated, but still easily fit in my carry on. I had to fly international and staying for more than a month. Used it to carry large auto injectors. Before soaking the wallet in water to activate it, I tested to make sure I could store all 6 injectors in it. Unfortunately, once it swells up from the water I could only fit 4 of them in there. Just be aware of it if your meds must be kept cool. I had my injectors in the wallet for 2 whole days and they still felt very cool to the touch when I took them out.

This product is fine, and is as advertised. My 3 stars are because I thought I was getting a “small” which is actually quite large. I wanted to exchange it for a smaller one, but AMAZON will not take it back even though it’s in its original package. The seller says it’s up to AMAZON whether I can return or not, and Amazon says no. Disappointing.

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.

先日これをお供に2泊3日車内泊耐久ツーリングに出かけまして、概ね2000kmを無事走破。 エアコン嫌いなもんで少々心配でしたが、しっかりインスリンを守ってくれました。

Après quelques mois d'utilisation le produit développe une forte odeur de moisi.