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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 […]
Best Yeti Cooler Alternatives 2020: By Category
Yeti coolers are great, I personally own one, but they are expensive and not everyone wants to get a Yeti brand. The brand is now 10+ years old and in that time so many new options have come to market. Some are cheaper, some perform better, some are just “me too” versions while others offer […]
Every Yeti Cooler Color LISTED – What Color Do Yeti Coolers Come In?
Yeti coolers come in 2 main colors – white and desert tan, but they also have multiple limited release/seasonal colors like Seafoam, River Green, Charcoal and even Pink. Ice Blue used to be a standard Yeti color but it was discontinued in 2019 in favor of Seafoam Green which seems to be a new standard […]
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12 Best Coolers For Women – Practical and Stylish Ice Boxes For Girls
If you’re a woman that loves the outdoors (or you know one who does) then chances are you may need a cooler. There are a lot of great coolers out there and while some of them are more masculine in nature there are many options that are more feminine and would be great for women. […]
Ice Cooler vs Electric Cooler – Which Is Better?
[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDiJDdhZ_W4″ mode=”lazyload” align=”center” /] There is a great range of both ice and electric coolers out there but which is better for you. Let’s look at ice coolers vs electric coolers and the pros and cons of each. Check out my campervan solar setup where I can run an electric cooler indefinitely without ever […]
Best Large Coolers – What’s The Best Big Ice Chest?
There are a lots of different big coolers out there but what are the absolute best large coolers for groups or even commercial use? People need large quantity coolers for a variety of reasons. You might be on a hunting trip wanting to store your game meat or you could be coaching your local sports […]
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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 Look Good In a Wetsuit
Whether you’re heading down to the beach for a surfing lesson or going scuba diving if it’s cold you may need to wear a wetsuit. Wetsuits are generally really tight (which tends to show your body shape) and overall they just aren’t the most glamorous piece of swimwear. But this doesn’t mean you can’t look […]
How To Stay Warm in a Wetsuit
Wetsuits are a great way to keep your body warm in cold temperatures but sometimes even with a good wetsuit you can still get extremely cold in the water. Getting cold doesn’t feel nice and it sucks when you have to cut your surf or your scuba dive short because you’re too cold. So how […]
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How Long Does Dry Ice Last In Water? Can It Last Longer?
Dry ice is often used to make spooky fog drinks at Halloween time or sometimes it is used for a cool effect in cocktails or to make smoke effects in a pool or on a stage. But how long does dry ice last in water and what can you do to make it last longer? […]
Can You Put a Hydro Flask In The Refrigerator?
Hydro Flasks are made to keep water and other drinks cold for hours or even longer than an entire day. They are also built from stainless steel and designed to be tough and handle the extreme outdoors. But what about the fridge? Can you put a Hydro Flask in the refrigerator? Or is it possible […]
What Size Hydro Flask Should I Get? The Best Hydro Flask Sizes
When it comes to buying a new Hydro Flask it can be very hard to know which size to get. There are so many different size options available and it’s difficult to know if you should go for a larger or a smaller size. I own a few Hydro Flasks myself and I understand how […]
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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 […]