# New gear for pump users
**URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-gear-for-pump-users/13721
**Category:** Tips
**Created:** [March 27, 2023, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-gear-for-pump-users/13721 "2023-03-27T17:06:05Z")
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### Author:  [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)
#### Post date: [March 27, 2023, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-gear-for-pump-users/13721/1 "2023-03-27T17:06:05Z")
A lot of people are now using pumps which no longer use replaceable batteries (like the old-school PDM’s). It struck me that one possibly troubling issue is being away from home without the ability to recharge.
I found this out one time when I was in San Francisco (also got to visit with @elver 🥳), and was visiting the city. I was using my phone for Looping.
All great, except I was taking a lot of pictures and making a lot of calls, and my phone battery was dying. 😬
So that got me thinking about a very small carry kit for trips that are like a day away from your house. Not overnight, or short trips to a restaurant, but if you are going to be away for several hours.
Since so many people are using Loop, or the new OmniPod “phone” PDM, or Tandem pumps which require charging, this is what I came up with…
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This very small kit has a charger - which can be used for any pump, you just need the right cable. This is the smallest charger I could find. It’s about the size of a credit card, and only 1/4" thick!
In addition to the charger and cable, the kit also has a small vial that can hold 200 units of insulin, 2 syringes, spare test strips and lancet, 4 alcohol swabs just in case, and a glucagon kit (I discovered today that this glucagon had expired, so I will need to get that replaced).
All of it fits inside a case that is ridiculously small - 4" x 2.5" x 1". 😮
I will add Amazon links below this post, for everything you need to make one if you are interested.
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### Author:  [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)
#### Post date: [March 27, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-gear-for-pump-users/13721/2 "2023-03-27T17:12:07Z")
This is the case:
> **[Amazon.com: GLCON Rectangle Shaped Small Hard EVA Case - Portable Protection...](https://www.amazon.com/GLCON-Rectangle-Protection-Enclosure-Lightweight/dp/B00KRURIEO)**
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> Buy GLCON Rectangle Shaped Small Hard EVA Case - Portable Protection Earbud Case Zipper Pouch for Headset, Earphone, Flash Drive, Charging Cable, Key - Mesh Inner Pocket Durable Universal Carrying Bag: Cases - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on...
This is the mini-vial I am using (200 units size):
> **[2ml Sterile Clear Serum Vial 10 Pack Silver Seals: Amazon.com: Industrial &...](https://www.amazon.com/Sterile-Serum-Vial-Pack-Silver/dp/B07C76DJ63)**
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> sterile vials
These are the sleeves I used to hold the mini-vial and for my test strips and lancet. (I just used a chapstick tube to hold the lancet and strips.)
> **[Amazon.com: Chapstick Holder Keychain – Lip Balm Sleeve – Premium Neoprene with...](https://www.amazon.com/Chapstick-Holder-Keychain-Premium-Neoprene/dp/B08JSF6M1W)**
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> Chapstick Holder Keychain – Lip Balm Sleeve – Premium Neoprene with Key Chain Clip – Perfect for Chap Stick or Lip Gloss
Here is the charger:
> **[Amazon.com: Attom Tech USB Output Super Slim Power Bank Ultra Thin 3000mAh...](https://www.amazon.com/Attom-Tech-Portable-External-Emergency/dp/B07JZCZSH9)**
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> Attom Tech Dual USB Output Super Slim Power Bank Ultra Thin, Attom Tech 3000mAh Portable Charger Mini External Phone Battery Pack Small Dual Outlet, Emergency Phone Power Backup (Black)
The only other thing you need is the cable. I am not posting a link for that because all of the different phones and pumps have different cable types. 🤷♂️
Let me know if you have any questions about it.
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### Author:  [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)
#### Post date: [March 29, 2023, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-gear-for-pump-users/13721/3 "2023-03-29T01:30:30Z")
Thank you! This is very helpful. I haven’t been traveling much since covid but this is perfect for a day trip.