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Posted: 4/5/2015 4:56:54 PM EDT

We have a five day backpacking trip coming up in the end of May. The temperatures are usually between 90-100 degrees during the daytime here. What can we do to keep medication under 75 degrees for the entire trip?

Posted: 4/5/2015 5:47:24 PM EDT

[#1]

Depending on what part of the country you're in you can do a couple different things.

Any bodies of water near by? What temps are they?

Ice in a small container or small cooler for the first couple days?

In a dry climate like the southwest, evaporative cooling might get you where you need to be. Something like a linen bag (breathable) dipped in water and out of the sun might work.

Other parts of the country digging a hole in the ground will get you to a cooler more consistent temp.

Packing it in the middle of your backpack wrapped in a sweatshirt or a decent amount of insulating materials should help.

Posted: 4/5/2015 6:06:14 PM EDT

[#2]

We are down in Louisiana so it'll be humid and hot the whole time. Water on this trail is very spread out and the biggest is a lake. No idea what the water temperatures will be though

Posted: 4/5/2015 9:06:51 PM EDT

[#3]

Here is some info for keeping insulin cool.

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/travel/keeping-insulin-cool.html

http://www.frioinsulincoolingcase.com/

Posted: 4/6/2015 10:12:48 PM EDT

[#4]

That looks great. Thanks

Posted: 4/10/2015 4:46:11 PM EDT

[#5]

Really it depends on the meds. I am RN, let me know if I can help you.

Posted: 4/15/2015 3:49:47 AM EDT

[#6]

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Here is some info for keeping insulin cool.

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/travel/keeping-insulin-cool.html

http://www.frioinsulincoolingcase.com/

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While I have not backpacked with it yet I have one of the frio ones for my Humaria pens when I travel. Seems to do a good job for a days worth of travel, havent had to test it longer than that though.

J-

Posted: 4/15/2015 8:42:53 AM EDT

[#7]

Not super ultralight, but you could solidly freeze a couple of water bottles, and keep that with the meds in a soft bodied cooler. That should be good for a day or two, then you can drink em when they no longer provide any cooling.

A gel ice pack can be cooled down pretty well in quick moving spring water each night, especially if you get up early and get the cooler packed while the morning is cool.

A couple of chemical ice-packs can supplement the gel packs. Keep out of the cooler during the heat of the day.

Posted: 4/16/2015 2:07:52 PM EDT

[#8]

Well the medicine is Keppra. The insulin cases look like they would be the best option so far to me. And on a side note does anyone know of a good satellite messenger/tracker under 200 dollars? Thanks in advance

Posted: 4/16/2015 2:43:43 PM EDT

[#9]

Is the keppra a solution?

I typically see it in pill form? Does it still need a cool storage?

Posted: 4/16/2015 3:42:00 PM EDT

[#10]

It is a pill but is suppose to be stored at room temperature

Posted: 4/16/2015 4:45:17 PM EDT

[#11]

I wouldn't worry about that personally.

If it was a soultion or an injection that extreme heat would mess up. Solid Pills in a dry state, wouldn't even cross my mind.

Posted: 4/16/2015 10:45:52 PM EDT

[#12]

I can't believe I forgot to mention this but along with the Keppra there is a solution that is injected in an emergency

Posted: 4/16/2015 11:19:34 PM EDT

[#13]

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Ativan?

Posted: 4/17/2015 4:22:45 PM EDT

[#14]

No I believe it is Diastat

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