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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 […]
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 […]
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10 Best Water Jugs/Drink Dispensers To Keep Everyone Hydrated
Having a large water jug or drink dispenser is a great solution for keeping everyone hydrated at your work place, your parties or the local sports game. But which of the different options out there is the best water jug and worth you investing your money into? Should you go for the budget option and […]
4 Best Soft Coolers Made In The USA: Which Soft-Sided Coolers Are Made In America?
There are some really great soft coolers on the market today but only a few of these coolers are made in the USA. Most soft sided coolers are made overseas but the below coolers are the best coolers that are made in the USA. These coolers all have a great build quality as well as […]
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 […]
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20 Simple Ways To Keep a Cooler Cold The Longest
Coolers are designed to stay cold and to keep ice frozen for an extended period of time. However, how well you pack and use your cooler can make a HUGE difference to how long it will stay cold for. Just throwing some ice in a cooler might be better than leaving the ice in a […]
20 Common Hydro Dipping Mistakes You Need To Avoid
Hydro dipping looks easy and straightforward but if you don’t do it correctly you can end up with a bad and blotchy paint job that doesn’t look nearly as good as you would like. There are some common hydro dipping mistakes that people that lead to a poor outcome. By avoiding these mistakes you increase […]
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 […]
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Can You Recycle Hydro Flasks? YES, Here’s How
Hydro Flask bottles are made to be durable and last an extremely long period of time, but eventually a time may come where your Hydro Flask is no longer needed. Maybe it’s too dented, lost it’s insulation, broken beyond repair or you’ve upgraded to a new one. When this happens can you recycle your Hydro […]
Where Are Hydro Flasks Made and Manufactured? China or the USA?
Are Hydro Flask bottles made in China, the USA or overseas on some other country? Also how does their manufacturing location affect their quality and where are other brands made? Hydro Flask bottles are completely made in China. They work with the largest steel bottle manufacturer in the country and use a proprietary sealant called […]
What Are Coolers Made Of and How Do They Work?
While some people might see coolers as a simple box to hold ice I see coolers as a fascinating stoke of manufacturing genius. But what are coolers made of that makes them work so well? Especially over the years as coolers have moved from cheap, easily breakable boxes that hold ice for roughly 1 day […]
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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 […]