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14 Best Soft Coolers Like Yeti Hopper But Cheaper: 2020 YETI HOPPER ALTERNATIVES
Yeti Hopper soft sided coolers are some of the best soft-sided coolers out there. They are extremely durable, backed by a 3-year warranty and can hold ice for 2-3+ days. However, Yeti coolers are extremely expensive and not everyone wants to spend that much money. Luckily there are a lot of great soft coolers like […]
Coolers Like YETI But Cheaper: Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
There are a lot of coolers like Yeti but cheaper that you should consider when looking to purchase a new high-end cooler. Many are actually better than Yeti coolers in a variety of different ways. Some coolers, like the TechniIce, are better in terms of ice retention and can hold ice significantly longer. Other coolers […]
11 Best Coolers For Ice Retention: Keep Ice Longest RANKED
Coolers these days can keep ice for days at a time and even up to 1-2+ weeks depending on the brand and the size of the cooler. With so many brands out there all claiming “Keeps Ice For X Days” I wanted to actually compare these cooler brands to each other to determine which coolers […]
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The Cheapest Yeti Cooler Alternatives RANKED BY PRICE: All Under $150
Yeti coolers are amazing and can hold ice for up to a week, but they are also extremely expensive. What do you do if you want a cooler like Yeti but you’re on a tight budget and don’t have a lot of money to spend? A lot of the alternative brands to Yeti save you […]
11 Best Expensive Cooler Brands: The Best Money Can Buy
There are a lot of great expensive cooler brands out there that offer premium coolers for a premium price. But which of these expensive cooler brands is the best of the best? If money isn’t an issue for you which cooler should you consider buying and which cooler is the most premium one on the […]
Coolers Like YETI But Cheaper: Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
There are a lot of coolers like Yeti but cheaper that you should consider when looking to purchase a new high-end cooler. Many are actually better than Yeti coolers in a variety of different ways. Some coolers, like the TechniIce, are better in terms of ice retention and can hold ice significantly longer. Other coolers […]
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What To Do If You Have a Hydro Flask Paint Chip!
Hydro Flask water bottles are powder coated and while this is a durable layer of paint it isn’t completely damage proof and it can scratch and chip. So what can you do if your Hydro Flask gets a paint chip? Will Paint Chips, Scratches or Dent Effect The Performance of My Hydro Flask? Hydro Flask […]
How To Keep Water From Freezing in Your Car In Winter
In winter, when temperatures get below freezing, water bottles can freeze pretty quickly. If you want to leave your water bottle in the car during the day or overnight keeping it from freezing can actually be quite difficult. But how can you keep water from freezing in your car in winter so it stays liquid […]
Spray Foam Cooler Lid Insulation Guide: Keep Ice Longer
While coolers are designed to insulate and keep ice from melting a lot of the cheaper coolers out there don’t have insulation in the lid. The lid is just an empty piece of plastic with air inside and this lets a lot of heat through causing your ice to melt faster. You can use spray […]
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Can You Bleach a Yeti Cup? NO! Here’s Why
If you’re looking to give your Yeti cup a good clean you might be inclined to put some bleach in there. After all bleach can be great a getting rid of mold and other stains. But can you bleach a Yeti cup? The answer is actually surprising: You CANNOT put bleach in a Yeti cup […]
Can You Microwave Ziploc Bags? TESTED
We often use ziploc bags to store food in the cupboard, fridge or freezer. For me I use ziploc bags to store my spaghetti sauce. Usually I pull the spaghetti sauce out of the ziploc bag and put it in a bowl to rehead. But the other day I was wondering “can you microwave ziploc […]
Do Stoneware Mugs Keep Coffee Hot?
Just like you I love my coffee and I hate it when my coffee gets cold before I get to finish drinking it. There are many different types of ceramic mugs to choose from but I heard stoneware mugs could keep coffee hot for longer. But do stoneware mugs keep coffee hot? I couldn’t find […]
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21 Problems with RTIC Coolers You Need To Be Aware Of
RTIC Coolers are a popular cooler brand and they sell so well because they offer a product similar to Yeti but sell it for a fraction of the price. But there are some problems with RTIC Coolers you should be aware of before you go out and buy one. First let me say, for the […]
Why Is Ice Melting So Quickly in my RTIC Cooler? SOLVED
RTIC coolers talk about their extreme ice retention but sometimes you can find your ice melting in as little as 24 hours. Or sometimes even a cheap $40 Coleman cooler can outperform your RTIC cooler. Why is ice melting so quickly in your RTIC cooler? Well there are a few common reasons as well as […]
6 Ways To Lock a Coleman, Igloo or Other Cheap Cooler
If you’ve got a Coleman cooler or another cheaper brand like Igloo or Rubbermaid how do you lock it down when there is no obvious place to attach a lock or secure the cooler at all? I’ve owned my Coleman Xtreme for 5 years now and while it wouldn’t be expensive to replace it’s still […]
10 Best RTIC Cooler Locks: Stop Your RTIC Getting Stolen
If you’re going to be investing money into an expensive RTIC cooler then you’ll want to protect it with a high quality RTIC Cooler lock to make sure it doesn’t get stolen. People stealing high-end coolers like Yeti and RTIC is actually a very common occurrence. According to Forbes coolers are one of the hottest […]
How To Properly Lock a Yeti Cooler: Stop Your Yeti Being Stolen
The last thing you want, after buying an expensive Yeti cooler, is to have it stolen from the back of your truck, inside your car, from your campsite or wherever you leave it. To make sure your Yeti cooler is safe from theft you need to lock it properly with something no ordinary thief can […]
What Size Lock Do You Need For a Yeti Cooler?
If you’re looking to lock your Yeti cooler, either to make it bear proof or to stop it being stolen what size lock do you need and should you buy the locks that Yeti sells? To bear proof a Yeti cooler you need a lock with a 2-2.5 inch (51-63mm) long shackle or longer and […]