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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 […]
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 […]
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19 Best Coolers Made In The USA: American Made Cooler Guide
Some of the best quality coolers are made in the USA, offering better quality and longer ice retention. But what are the best USA made coolers and which one should you buy? Buying coolers made in the USA also helps to keep more jobs locally, supporting American workers. Below are the 21 best coolers that […]
14 Best Small Soft Sided Coolers 2020: Portable Compact Soft Coolers
If you’re searching for a high quality small portable soft sided cooler then there are a lot of different options in the market. There are coolers the size of lunch bags that are just big enough to fit 6 cans or there are coolers that a slightly larger and big enough to fit 8 or […]
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 […]
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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 Pack a Cooler For a Long Trip
If you’re taking a cooler on a long trip the way you pack it matter a lot. Pack it properly and ice can last for days at a time or even weeks. Fail to pack it properly and everything will warm up super quickly meaning you’ll need to buy more ice or you’ll be stuck […]
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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How Long Does Ice Last In a Yeti Cooler?
Yeti coolers are known for their durability and long ice retention, being able to hold ice much longer than a regular cooler. But just how long does ice last in a Yeti cooler and what sort of things affect ice retention? I personally own a Yeti 45 and have used it as my primary cooler […]
Do Yeti Tundra Coolers and Tumblers Float? TESTED AND PROVEN
If you’re out fishing or boating and your Yeti fell into the river or ocean would it float? Do Yeti Tundra coolers and tumblers float or do they sink like a rock? I have tested it and Yeti Tundra coolers WILL float even when completely full. This is because the plastic and insulation are less […]
Can You Microwave Paper Towels? Can They Set on Fire?!
There are lots of reasons you may want to use paper towels in the microwave. Maybe it’s to stop food from splashing over the microwave walls, or to keep food from drying out or maybe even to soak up fats and oils. But can you microwave paper towels? Is it safe to do so? 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 […]