GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS

Gear We Love for Dia-Adventures Around the Globe

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Gear Recommendations

Here are some of the gear and products we love to take on adventures around the world. We earn commission if you use the links below to purchase some of these products and only recommend products we’ve known, used, and loved for years. All commission earned goes directly into our financial aid fund to award travel scholarships to deserving T1D teens. Thank you for shopping! 

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BACKPACKS
DIABETES THINGS
CLOTHES & SHOES
MISC.
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DEUTER FUTURA AIR TREK BACKPACK (WOMEN'S)

We’re big fans of Deuter backpacks, as many of them function as duffel bags. This makes them super easy to unpack/repack with the added comfort and convenience of high-quality waist and shoulder straps. They also come with a built-in rain cover.

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DEUTER FUTURA AIR TREK BACKPACK (UNISEX)

We’re big fans of Deuter backpacks, as many of them function as duffel bags. This makes them super easy to unpack/repack with the added comfort and convenience of high-quality waist and shoulder straps. They also come with a built-in rain cover.

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PATAGONIA BLACK HOLE DUFFEL BAG

Patagonia duffel bags are waterproof and come with backpack straps. We love how easy it is to unpack and repack these bags.

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COTOPAXI BATAC DEL DIA 16L BACKPACK

We’re big fans of Cotopaxi because they’re ethically and sustainably made, great for storing what we need for the day, and the colors are so fun.They’re not waterproof, so buy a cheapie rain cover too.

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PATAGONIA ULTRALIGHT FANNY PACK

We recommend fanny packs for on-the-go diabetes device, treatment, and valuables transport. These are our favorites because they're water-resistant.

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SEA TO SUMMIT DRY BAG

A dry bag is essential for SCUBA diving and water activities as it will keep your diabetes devices and valuables safe on the boats. Sea to Summit is our favorite tried-and-true tested brand.

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SKIN TAC

We highly recommend packing and using medical device adhesive, even if you do not typically use it at home. Humidity often adversely affects the duration of devices staying in.

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FRIO INSULIN COOLING CASE

Frio’s water-activated insulin cooling packs are amazing diabetes travel accessories. We strongly recommend their products to keep insulin cool and safe throughout the duration of the program and especially for the times we do not have access to electricity/refrigeration.

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CHACOS SANDALS (WOMEN)

We're also big fans of Chacos as a versatile sandal you can wear day-to-day, hiking, on water activities, and more.

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THAI/ENGLISH PHRASEBOOK

A handy dandy pocket phrasebook to carry with you, learn new phrases, and practice with locals.

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VIALSAFE INSULIN VIAL PROTECTOR

Great accessory to prevent your vials from shattering if dropped.

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SKIN GRIP DEXCOM ADHESIVE PATCHES

We've been big fans of Skin Grip since way before they donated to our travel scholarship fund! We strongly recommend buying and bringing device adhesive patches even if you don't wear them at home–they're a great extra layer of protection against humidity.

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SKIN GRIP LIBRE ADHESIVE PATCHES

We've been big fans of Skin Grip since way before they donated to our travel scholarship fund! We strongly recommend buying and bringing device adhesive patches even if you don't wear them at home–they're a great extra layer of protection against humidity.

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PACKING CUBES

We’re also big fans of packing cubes for both diabetes supply organization and clothes organization. Packing in packing cubes makes the backpacking life so much more seamless. You can find several inexpensive options on Amazon.

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DAY BAG RAIN COVER

Especially with precious diabetes cargo inside, we highly recommend bringing a rain cover for your day bag.

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