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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 […]
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 […]
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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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 Soft Coolers With Hard Inner Liners: Leakproof and Easy To Clean
Having a soft cooler with a hard inner liner helps to make the cooler leakproof and it makes it much easier to clean. There are only a few brands of coolers that have hard plastic liners and some of them are better than others. Below is my list of the best soft coolers with hard […]
16 Top Rated Coolers – Which Is The Best Ice Chest?
What are the top rated coolers on the market today? I show you the best coolers on the market as rated by previous customers so you can choose the right ice chest for you. By looking at the ratings customers of these products leave we can work out which coolers have the most happy customers […]
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How To Remove Smells and Odors From Your Yeti Cooler
Yeti coolers are designed for the rough outdoors. Whether it be hunting, fishing or camping with the family over time your Yeti cooler may hold some smells awesome ideas that you want to get rid of. Maybe you're like me and you came home from a camping trip and thought to yourself “I'll just clean […]
7 Easy Ways To Make Your Own Gel Ice Pack
Making your own gel ice pack can be quick, easy and cheap and can be a great way to treat injuries or to keep your lunch cold. Often they can be made with items you already have laying around your house too. Why go out there and spend $10-$15 on an ice pack when you […]
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 […]
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Are Pelican Coolers Bear Proof?
Are Pelican coolers bear proof? Yes they are! are certified bear proof by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee and are one of the only coolers who can handle a bear without padlocks. In this short article we'll look more closely at the Pelican range of coolers and discover that tests have been done to assure […]
Can You Put Milk in a Hydro Flask?
Hydro Flasks are great at keeping water cold for 24+ hours but can you put milk in a Hydro Flask and how long is it safe to keep milk in a Hydro Flask before it goes bad? It's a good question because no one wants to drink warm milk, plus the fact that bacteria can […]
Are Yeti Coolers Certified Bear Proof?
If you’re going to be camping in bear country you want to know are Yeti coolers certified bear proof and what do you have to do to ensure that your Yeti is safe from bears? Yeti coolers are certified bear proof or bear resistant by the IGBC (Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee). This means the product […]
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How Does Hydro Dipping Work? The Science Behind It
I've recent seen some really cool videos and images where people are hydro dipping their Yeti tumblers and giving them a cool swirl effect, psychedelic patterns or awesome prints. I'd never heard of hydro dipping before are there are some basic how to videos on YouTube but I personally wanted to understand the science behind […]
How To Get a Dent Out of a Yeti Tumbler Cup/Bottle (or Ozark Trail, RTIC etc)
Sometimes it's happens, you drop your Yeti tumbler cup or Yeti bottle or you bump it and it accidentally gets a dent in it. What can you do? Can you fix a dent in a Yeti cup and if so how? Fixing dents in Yeti cups aren't easy but luckily there is one method you […]
Are RTIC Tumbler Cups Dishwasher Safe? No, Here's Why
RTIC tumblers are a cheaper alternative to Yeti tumblers and they seem to work just as well. They can keep drinks cold or hot for hours at a time but when it comes to cleaning them can you put RTIC tumblers in the dishwasher? Are RTIC tumbler cups dishwasher safe? If not why? And what […]
What To Do If Your Yeti Tumbler Cup Has Paint Chipping
Yeti tumbler cups are powder coated and while this is a durable and strong layer of paint over time you're likely to see some paint chipping, scratches or see the paint chipping off. This is generally due to dropping, bumping or scratching your Yeti cup but sometimes it can also just happen over time from […]
Best Yeti Tumbler Cup Accessories – Make Your Cup Better
Yeti tumbler cups are awesome at keeping your drinks cold or hot for hours. Used just by themselves they are really great and in my opinion well worth the money. But you may want to deck out your Yeti tumbler cup with some cool accessories to make it even more useful or to make it […]
Are Ozark Trail Tumbler Cups Dishwasher Safe? No Here's Why
Ozark Trail tumbler cups are great at keeping drinks cold or hot for hours but after a long day can you throw your dirty Ozark Trail tumbler straight in the dishwasher? Are Ozark Trail tumbler cups dishwasher safe? If not, why aren't they dishwasher safe? What could happen to them if you throw them in […]
