Asthma Inhaler Storage

[caversas]

I am after advice from other asthmatic cavers..what do you carry your inhaler in to keep it dry and clean when caving? I sometimes put mine in a larger dry box with camera kit etc but I need to find something to carry it in when I don't need anything else with me. It is an easyhaler type, similar to the blue ventolin inhalers but slightly smaller.

 

[BigDyl]

I have in the past put mine in a small drybag and stuffed it into my oversuit pocket. Never had it go off or anything.

 

[hannahb]

I am after advice from other asthmatic cavers..what do you carry your inhaler in to keep it dry and clean when caving? I sometimes put mine in a larger dry box with camera kit etc but I need to find something to carry it in when I don't need anything else with me. It is an easyhaler type, similar to the blue ventolin inhalers but slightly smaller.

The powder type, rather than the propellant type?

I'm at a loss how to transport mine. You're not supposed to get them damp, let alone wet.

Do you do trips where all of you gets wet?

 

[Babyhagrid]

Waterproof mobile phone pouches work well

 

[ChrisB]

How about a short length of 32mm waste pipe with end caps? Waterproof and crush proof.

 

[hannahb]

Ha, turns out it's already a thing!

https://www.arcoservices.co.uk/equipment/shop/accessories/waterproof-cases/aquapac-608-waterproof-keymaster-asthma-pump-case/

 

[caversas]

The powder type, rather than the propellant type?

I'm at a loss how to transport mine. You're not supposed to get them damp, let alone wet.

Do you do trips where all of you gets wet?

Powder that can't get wet! And yes to wet trips! This is why I need a new solution, I wasn't so bothered when I had a propellant one!

 

[ChrisB]

Aquapacs are generally pretty good but if you put anything with a sharp corner in them, you need to pad it. I have known them to puncture.

 

[aricooperdavis]

The small wide mouth nalgenes? They're bombproof. https://nalgene.com/product/16oz-wide-mouth-ultralite/

Edit: they wouldn't fit in your oversuit, but presuming you're taking a small bag with snacks, water, first aid kit, spare light etc. that's ideal.

 

[caversas]

The small wide mouth nalgenes? They're bombproof. https://nalgene.com/product/16oz-wide-mouth-ultralite/

Edit: they wouldn't fit in your oversuit, but presuming you're taking a small bag with snacks, water, first aid kit, spare light etc. that's ideal.

Ideally after something to fit in oversuit. Don't always need/want to take a bag on trips!

 

[Tim Pickering]

I just shove mine in a snap-top bag and wrap a laggi band around it. Obviously not 100% waterproof but it stops it getting covered in crud.

 

[hannahb]

I just shove mine in a snap-top bag and wrap a laggi band around it. Obviously not 100% waterproof but it stops it getting covered in crud.

Is yours the powder type or propellant type?

 

[Rachel]

In a zip up freezer bag, tucked down the front of my sports bra usually works

 

[Graigwen]

On a slightly different angle, if you keep a blue ventolin type inhaler in an emergency kit that is often transported but seldom used, don't worry too much about the expiry date printed on the inhaler, they seem to be effective for years afterwards.

 

[Tim Pickering]

Is yours the powder type or propellant type?

Propellant.

 

[hannahb]

I've ordered one of the Aquapac cases for my powder type inhaler. I'll see how I go and try to remember to report back.

 

[JoW]

I've got a small inglesport box (similar to a peli case) that's a good size for my inhaler (plus spacer in my case) along with a cereal bar, phone and car keys when required.

 

[Babyhagrid]

My partner takes this caving regularly and it survives wet caves well!

 

[hannahb]

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My partner takes this caving regularly and it survives wet caves well!

This is the propellant type, they have no problem getting wet.

 

[Babyhagrid]

The pi

This is the propellant type, they have no problem getting wet.

The pink is a powder type