Epi Pen- how do you carry it in the heat?

[Amazellen2]

Hi, I've just developed an allergy to bee stings that could possibly cause me to go into anaphalactic shock. As a cyclist in Arizona, I'm not sure I know the best way to carry this medication. The Epi pen cannot exceed 86 degrees, and should not be refrigerated. I hate to put a handlebar bag on my bike, but this is probably the only option, but it still needs to stay somewhat cool in there. Any one else solved this problem? Thanks, Ellen

[SadieKate]

Are you using a hydration pack? I would think that tucking it in next to the bladder would keep it cool enough. Tuck a small thermometer (like those keychain dealy-bobs) and check the temp. Maybe wrap it with a piece of neoprene.

If you can spare the bottle cage (yeah, in Arizona ), maybe a cage rocket or whatever those bottle-shaped boxes are (I think TE has them) with a partially-chilled gel pack would work.

I don't have the problem but maybe these are some ideas.

[Amazellen2]

No, I'm a water bottle girl. I don't like the additional weight on my back when cycling (plus it's too hot here). I only use my camelback when out mountain biking, so that will definately help keep my meds cool.
Thanks for the advice. I'll look into the gel packs and neoprene ideas too.
Cheers, Ellen

[trigurl]

Never thought of it! I keep mine in my saddle bag, of course when I checked the expiration date on mine it expired last year We are uncertain if I am allregic or not and I didn't want to be tested so they gave me one just in case.

I suppose I should take my inhaler out of my bag too, since my bike lives in my van?