Auvi-Q vs. Epi-Pen

[Rightfoot]

Due to a severe yellow jacket allergy, I need to carry two Epi-Pen auto injectors in my pack which are actually kind of heavy. Does anyone have experience with Auvi-Q injectors? How much do they weigh?

Regards,
Rightfoot

[Just Tom]

They are certainly smaller in size, I haven't weighed them yet. I'd say they are a bit lighter, I'll try to weigh them both when I get home. The added benefit is that they are usable by someone else if you are incapacitated since it will "speak" the directions on how to use it. Get a medical ID bracelet though so people know why you are lying there unresponsive.

[life scout]

Yellow jackets were bad on the AT in Georgia Last week. I think everyone in our group got hit at least once.