4ALLFAMILY Voyager Auto Shut Off Cooler Travel Case TSA Approved (1–7 Medication Pens) – On–The–Go Medical Cooler with Biogel & USB Charger – Diabetes Travel Case for Insulin & EpiPens (Magenta)

Our fridge started to act erratically with troubling temperature fluctuations. While we waited to find out what was wrong, we needed to find something to store my husband’s diabetes medications and we needed it fast and it had to be reliable. I looked at scads of different options from mini-fridges, coolers, gels, you name it -I read about it. I was almost on the point of getting one of those dorm fridges (which I absolutely didn’t want, but what we were going to do for his meds?) when I saw a woman in a video holding what looked like a thermos. It seemed interesting so I watched. WELL – THIS WAS THE ANSWER TO MY PRAYERS.This thing seems to be more for people who travel and need something to keep their meds at the right temperatures. One way to use it is with Biogel that you freeze and then insert into the thermos. But the part that interested me is that it plugs into a power source and maintains temperatures of 36°-46°F. It can be affected by ambient temps – so this is something to be aware of. It does have its space limitations inside, but for us it is a godsend.Basically the outer part is a thermos. The screw on cap, which has a place to insert a USB wire and then plug into an outlet is the power source. The cap has a long open ended tube which is where the cooling is and it is into this tube that the meds are stored. I was able to fit 4 Levemir (that’s all we had at the time) inside the tube. Or I could have put in 2 Trulicity. Be aware that it will not fit more than 2 Trulicity (one up and one down) because of the ridiculously large base of their pen. I actually called Lilly medical and asked them to rethink their design - it’s too big.So, although the fridge is semi-working again, (now the temps are too cold and no amount of adjusting seems to make it warmer, but according to the repair people, there’s nothing wrong with the fridge. What?) we’re essentially using it full time. It’s a teeny weeny, itsy bitsy mini refrigerator and so far it’s working beautifully. It doesn’t require much room, is extremely quiet, shows the temp right at the top for easy monitoring and although I have it on a table in my living room, it is not in any way an eyesore. If you weren’t looking for it, you’d probably not notice it.If I have any complaints it’s that it’s kind of expensive and it isn’t big enough inside. But I actually got to speak to the VP of the company and asked him about making something bigger that isn’t necessarily portable. I’m sure we’re not the only ones to have a fridge conk out with no place to store insulin or other meds needing refrigeration. He said that it takes research and time to get it right and who could fault them for wanting to do it right - not fast. Hopefully they'll work on something. Because I have to say that I feel very confident about the quality of this product.So, I’ll tell you how much I love this little thing – I named it. They call it Voyager which made me think of space which made me think of Star Trek which made me think of an especially iconic character. So we’re calling it CAPTAIN KIRK because really, this too is one of a kind.

Yes, it's a little too expensive . . thought about deducting a star 'cause of the price. The thing is, this is an amazing cooling unit for our meds. Plugged it in and within a couple of minutes it was below 40 degrees and, on a flight across country and back again, it never stopped! It's really easy to see the temperature, it's solidly built, it comes with a carrying case that'll also hold a battery -- BUY THE ALL4FAMILY 20000mag BATTERY -- and TSA had no problem with it. The cooler itself WILL slide into most backpack water bottle holders, the mesh ones on the sides, but not really with the case and definitely not if the case includes the battery.Again, it's expensive but it really does the job and, if you're purchasing an insulin (or other meds) cooler, you know you're going to want it to be solid and last. I can't attest to longevity yet but we've had a good start!PS - We tried to save some money by buying a, highly recommended, 20000mah battery . . . it did not work! It appears that most batteries won't provide the CONSTANT draw that's needed for the cooler. They're own (white) 20000mah battery not only provided the necessary power, it did it for 11 hours straight and still had almost ¾ of the charge . . . buy it too!

I have to take growth factor injections for my cancer and they need to be refrigerated. I was initially freaking out because I wasn’t sure how I’d leave the house and keep so many at that temperature. I thought I might need to get a cooler and use ice or dry ice, or something along those lines. Amazingly, after a lengthy Amazon search, I came across this invention.It is basically the size of a regular thermos. The instructions inside and online mainly talk about the diabetes use case as I think some forms of insulin also need to be refrigerated, but they should add that this worked great for growth factor meds as well for cancer. Specifically, in case anyone else is wondering if their medicine will fit, I have used this for Zarxio and Neulasta. Both are about the same size.For both, I had to remove the syringes from their packaging (plastic tip covering the needle stayed intact!), but I made sure to add some cushioning (balled up paper towel) at the top and bottom of the container to make sure they didn’t move. I believe I was able to fit 4 of both medicines. I might’ve been able to fit even more if I added some vertically in the container, but I haven’t needed to yet so TBD on that.I bought the max capacity Anker power bank allowed by the TSA and also a right-angle USB C - USB cable. The power bank provides about 10 hours of charge. The cable provided seemed a little weak and the right-angle of the new cable reduced any chance of the cable getting disengaged or something.Once the power bank is turned on and the cable is plugged into the container, there is a fan on top that starts and a temperature reading on the display. The temperature display is honestly what I love the MOST.Prior to my purchase, I had a moment in a hotel where I was pretty sure the mini fridge was not within the acceptable range; the drinks were not cold - just not lukewarm. The hotel also did not want to store my medicine in their kitchen fridges for fear of liability. During a few desperate hours, I even went searching for the mini fridge’s manual to see what range it operated at and how I could turn the temp to the lowest. I ended up pulling out all the bottles to attempt to ensure my medicine would get chilled, but I couldn’t guarantee the actual temp. It turns out that most mini fridges aren’t even cold enough to safely refrigerate your leftovers, so how can you trust them with your medicines then…With this product, I can always tell what the temp is. My main thing is making sure I have enough power in my power bank, so whenever I can stop and use AC power and charge the bank, I do so. When I get to my destination, I immediately switch to AC power, too. Obviously if I’m at a location with a real residential fridge, I’ll transfer to that.I do get a little worried about the motor overloading so once a day I’ll unplug everything, give it a rest, then plug back in.I have not had any resistance from TSA or airport security overseas. Sometimes I get asked, but once I let them know there is medicine inside, it’s not a problem. Most agents, actually, have been quite awed by the device and ask where I got it.What could be better: the sling and the plastic clip are a bit cheaply made. I was looking at Stanley cup-type slings to see if that would be better, but haven’t bought one to try yet. I would just suggest the company to consider a metal clip for peace of mind, at the very least. The blue holder could be aesthetically improved, but it works fine and that’s what matters first.Another idea if it could be possible: if there was a way to be notified if the temperature suddenly drops or the device turns off on its own. Analog could be some kind of noise, digital could be Bluetooth-based simple alert. I am always checking for the the display when I’m moving around just because if the power cable gets dislodged or the bank runs out, the device just goes silent.Thank you to the company for making a reliable product that frees up folks from carrying around giant coolers and refrigerators. In the midst of illness and all its obstacles, this simple freedom goes a long way.