Ice Packs at Airport Security

[phil hammond]

Has anyone had problems getting ice packs through security ?
I have just purchased a Medicool Daily Organiser and hope to use it from Gatwick, but not sure whether it will be frozen enough by the time we get to security, anyone had any problems?,

 

[DeusXM]

Hate to be the bearer of bad news but I would very, very strongly recommend against using ice packs for keeping insulin cool. There is a very real danger that you can inadvertently freeze the insulin, rendering it completely useless.

Much, much safer to use something like a Frio pack which keeps insulin cool (rather than cold) and can be activated with water either before or after going through security.

 

[Austin Mini]

We flew to New Zealand with all my insulin in a Frio bag. 29 hours later, in our Auckland hotel room, insulin still nice and cool.

 

[Robin]

As it's designed to carry insulin, I assume the gel packs are insulated away from them enough. On the website I found that sells them there's a link to the government guidelines on gel packs and medical requirements.

https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/essential-medicines-and-medical-equipment

 

[phil hammond]

As it's designed to carry insulin, I assume the gel packs are insulated away from them enough. On the website I found that sells them there's a link to the government guidelines on gel packs and medical requirements.

https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/essential-medicines-and-medical-equipment

thanks very helpful

 

[Copepod]

I prefer a cheap (£5) stainless steel vaccuum flask, 0.5litre, which protects insulin cartridges, still in their palstic / foil blisters, against temperature extrems, being squashed, being broken when dropped etc. Fill with cool water from fridge before leaving home, empty water into sink / toilet before going through security, then refill with cool water from taps. Once in hotel, place insulin in fridge, if there is one, freeing up flask for carrying tea / fruit tea / coffee / cool drinks.