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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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
15 Best Hunting Coolers: Keep Your Elk, Deer and Wild Game Cold
If you're heading out on a hunt the last thing you want is your meat getting spoiled because your cooler couldn't keep it cold long enough and it spoiled, or because you couldn't fit it all in. You also don't want to fill up your cooler with all your game meat only to have the […]
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Easy Ways To Clean Bad Smells and Mold From A Hydro Flask
If your Hydro Flask smells bad or contains what appears to be mold what should you do and how should you clean it? If you're like me then every now and then you'll leave your Hydro Flask with the good intention of cleaning out tomorrow only to leave it for a couple of weeks with […]
7 Ways To Keep Drinks Hot In A Hydro Flask For Longer
Hydro Flasks are able to keep drinks hot for up to 12+ hours but there are some little things that you can do that will help your Hydro Flask bottle to keep drinks hotter for longer. Follow the tips below so you can enjoy your hot tea or warm coffee throughout the entire day. If […]
6 Easy Ways To Remove Hard Stains From a Yeti Cooler
Sometimes you can end up with hard stains on your Yeti cooler which, no matter how hard you scrub or clean your cooler, just don't seem to come out. So how exactly do you get hard stains out of your Yeti cooler? If you've spent hundreds of dollars on a high-quality cooler like Yeti, chances […]
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Does Dropping a Hydro Flask Ruin It?
When you own a Hydro Flask from time to time you're likely to drop it, especially if you're like me and have kids who also use it. Does dropping a Hydro Flask ruin it? Will it ruin the insulation and cause it to stop working? Or are Hydro Flasks strong enough to handle drops and […]
Fake Hydro Flask Bottom vs Real: Know The Difference
There are a lot of websites and companies out there selling fake Hydro Flasks that aren't authentic but pretending to be. One of the biggest give aways for a Hydro Flask being fake is the wording printed on the bottom. The bottoms of Fake Hydro Flasks have their text all in CAPITALS and the text […]
Can You Get Cancer From Microwaving Styrofoam?
I was heating up a styrofoam noodle cup the other day and I got a bit worried about styrofoam in the microwave and if it could be leaching chemicals into my food. I know there have been studies done into some types of plastic and we know now that BPA is an endocrine-disruptor and can […]
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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 Use The Ember Travel Mug: Step-By-Step Guide w/ Images
The Ember Travel Mug is a battery powered heated travel mug that works to keep your coffee, tea or other drinks at the perfect drinking temperature. But how do you use the Ember Travel Mug? How do you charge the mug, adjust the temperature, connect with the app (if you even need to) and wash […]
How to Keep Ice From Melting at a Party
Cold drinks are basically a must for any party and one of the easiest and best ways to keep drinks cold at a party is in a cooler or bucket filled with ice. If you’re concerned your cold drinks won’t stay cold for long enough, not to worry because there are easy and inexpensive methods […]
How Many Ice Packs Do You Need For Your Cooler?
If you're going on a road trip, going camping or just trying to keep food cold for lunch each day you may be wondering how many ice packs do you need for a cooler? Too few ice packs and your ice will melt quickly and your cooler will warm up, potentially ruining your food. Too […]
How to Keep Hot Dogs Warm for School Lunches
Kids love hot dogs and if they could some kids would want to eat hot dogs every day, even at school. If you’re tired of making your kids sandwiches for their school lunches and would like to try hot dogs instead, you might be wondering how to keep the hot dog warm for school lunches. […]
How Long Does Dry Ice Last For Shipping?
If you're looking to keep something cold or frozen during shipping then dry ice is a great solution. It's extremely cold so keeps things frozen, turns to gas (not liquid) so there is no wet mess and while hazardous it's safe to ship. But if you plan on shipping something cold and you need it […]
