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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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10 Best Waterproof Soft Coolers 2020: COMPLETELY LEAK PROOF
Having a soft cooler that is completely and utterly waterproof, both inside and out, can be extremely useful. It means you don't have to worry about water leaking out of your cooler if it tips over in your car or sploshes around whilst you are carrying your cooler to your next destination. There are now […]
The 11 Best Coolers With a Lifetime Warranty
If you’re going to spend your money on an expensive high-end roto-molded cooler you want to make sure that it is going to last you a lifetime. The last thing you want is your cooler breaking after a few years, not being covered by warranty and you have to fork out hundreds of dollars to […]
Best Camping Cooler
As one of the best-performing coolers with the thickest insulation, a lifetime warranty and a great price the Canyon Outfitter Cooler is the best camping cooler on the market. There are a lot of great coolers out there and it was difficult to choose the best option specifically for the camper, but the Canyon Outfitter […]
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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 […]
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 […]
10 Ways To Insulate a Cooler So It Holds Ice Longer: DIY Yeti
Rather than going out there and spending hundreds of dollar on an expensive cooler like Yeti there are simple, easy and affordable ways to insulate a cooler so it holds ice for longer. By using these tips you can turn a cheap cooler that struggles to hold ice for a day into a cooler that […]
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Here's Why Your Paper Towel Caught Fire In The Microwave
While it's extremely common and relatively safe to use paper towels in the microwave it is indeed possible for your paper towel to catch fire in the microwave. I have been able to show through my own experiments with paper towel, paper, cardboard and paper plates that there are certain conditions that cause them to […]
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? […]
Using Ice To Keep a Fridge Cold
Whether you have a power outage or are just hoping to save some money on electricity bill is it possible to use ice to keep a fridge cold? Does it actually work and will it keep your entire fridge cold? Or could it potentially damage your fridge? Using ice to keep a fridge cold will […]
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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 […]
