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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 […]

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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Best Coolers For Air Travel: Kept Your Stuff Cold When Flying

Whether you’re flying oversea of domestic you may want to keep food, drinks or medicine cold on your flight over. But what are the best coolers for air travel and what do you need to know about taking coolers on airplanes? What Kind Of Coolers Are Best For Air Travel There are 3 main types […]

6 Best Budget Soft Coolers Under $50 – Cheap Coolers Worth Considering

If you’re on an extreme budget and looking for a good quality soft cooler under the $50 mark then there are a few decent options available. Unfortunately this price point means a lot of the high-end coolers like Yeti, Pelican and Engel are completely out of the picture and most of the high-quality value-for-money coolers […]

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 […]

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How To Clean a Yeti MagSlider Lid: 8 Steps With Pictures

Yeti MagSlider lids are great lids and they stop your drink spilling from your Yeti Tumbler cup. But if you don’t clean them properly then they can build up mold which is dangerous to drink from and can cause health problems. Cleaning your Yeti MagSlider lid isn’t difficult, in fact one of the great things […]

5 Easy Ways To Clean a Yeti Cooler: Make It Look Brand New

If you’ve invested in a Yeti cooler than you are going to want to keep it clean after each adventure so that it doesn’t start smelling or growing mould. Cleaning your Yeti cooler doesn’t have to be hard and even if you been outdoors and your Yeti cooler is completely filthy inside and out the […]

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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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 […]

Can You Put Lemon in a Yeti Cup or Bottle?

Can you put lemon juice or lemon water in a Yeti cup or bottle or will it cause damage to your Yeti and make it taste bad? Yeti tumblers and Yeti bottles are great at keeping water ice cold all day long. They are great at encouraging you to drink more water because you don’t […]

Why Are Yeti Coolers So Expensive?

Yeti coolers are far more expensive than your standard cooler and even more expensive than competing coolers of similar build/quality. So why are Yeti coolers so much more expensive than other coolers? This won’t be another “me too” article about why Yeti coolers are better than regular coolers, I’m guessing you already know all of […]

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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 […]