Ice brick
Jul 5, 2008 | 4:11 am
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Ice brick
OK, I have posted before regarding taking prescription injectable drugs through multiple countries security and customs - thanks again for the informative responses.
I must keep the drugs below 4C so will need an ice brick.
What I need to know is how the ice brick will be dealt with. I have some long layovers in J lounges where the ice brick will melt to become a fluid brick of more than 100ml. I have a 9 hr wait in the TG lounge at BKK between flights from VTE - BKK - FRA - ATH. This little brick will be well and truly melted by ATH, any suggestions on refreezing it are also welcome!!
I must keep the drugs below 4C so will need an ice brick.
What I need to know is how the ice brick will be dealt with. I have some long layovers in J lounges where the ice brick will melt to become a fluid brick of more than 100ml. I have a 9 hr wait in the TG lounge at BKK between flights from VTE - BKK - FRA - ATH. This little brick will be well and truly melted by ATH, any suggestions on refreezing it are also welcome!!
Jul 5, 2008 | 4:37 am
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Chillerz
Came across these on the net - don't know if they are available in Australia - if not, should be, would be great for camping.
http://www.chillerz.com/what.htm?gcl...godC3I4tw#what
http://www.chillerz.com/what.htm?gcl...godC3I4tw#what
Jul 5, 2008 | 8:33 am
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OK, I have posted before regarding taking prescription injectable drugs through multiple countries security and customs - thanks again for the informative responses.
I must keep the drugs below 4C so will need an ice brick.
What I need to know is how the ice brick will be dealt with. I have some long layovers in J lounges where the ice brick will melt to become a fluid brick of more than 100ml. I have a 9 hr wait in the TG lounge at BKK between flights from VTE - BKK - FRA - ATH. This little brick will be well and truly melted by ATH, any suggestions on refreezing it are also welcome!!
I must keep the drugs below 4C so will need an ice brick.
What I need to know is how the ice brick will be dealt with. I have some long layovers in J lounges where the ice brick will melt to become a fluid brick of more than 100ml. I have a 9 hr wait in the TG lounge at BKK between flights from VTE - BKK - FRA - ATH. This little brick will be well and truly melted by ATH, any suggestions on refreezing it are also welcome!!
As long as you have a doctor's note clearly stating that you must keep the drugs below 4C and that the ice brick is a requirement you should be able to able to argue your way pass any official though some of them might put up a fight. Just keep calm and insist that the ice brick is part of the prescription. And if you are spending time in lounges, you should be able to get them to put the brick in the freezer and refreeze it for you.
I'm a type 1 Diabetic and I use a frio pouch to keep my insulin cool, but that will only keep the temp cool, not cold, you could use one of those in conjunction with your ice brick to keep the brick refridgerated for longer.
Jul 5, 2008 | 8:38 am
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Came across these on the net - don't know if they are available in Australia - if not, should be, would be great for camping.
http://www.chillerz.com/what.htm?gcl...godC3I4tw#what
http://www.chillerz.com/what.htm?gcl...godC3I4tw#what
Jul 5, 2008 | 8:48 am
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I have traveled with blue ice in my carry-on before (same as an ice brick?) and not had any problems from the TSA.
Jul 5, 2008 | 9:07 pm
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Thanks for that link to the Chillerz. I have emailed them to see if/where in Australia you can get them - google brought up nothing, even though they purportedly came from here!!
Hopefully I can get one before Thursday week!
Hopefully I can get one before Thursday week!
Jul 7, 2008 | 8:01 am
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