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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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Coolers Better Than YETI: Superior Performance Ice Chests
Yeti is THE brand name in high-end coolers but there are quite a few coolers that are better than Yeti in both performance, features and price. Yeti were the first to create top of the line, high-performance coolers back in 2006 but since then a lot of companies have followed in their footsteps creating me-too […]
What Size Cooler Do You Need For Elk? EXPLAINED IN DETAIL
If you’re heading off on your first Elk hunt a common question that gets asked is “What size cooler or coolers do I need for Elk?” I hunted the web and collected all the advice so you know exactly what size cooler you need. For boned out Elk you will need a minimum of a […]
12 Best Coolers With Wheels – The Top Wheeled Coolers
Having a cooler with wheels makes moving around a heavy and bulky cooler so much easier. It saves your back and often means you can move a heavy cooler by yourself without needing help. There are a huge range of coolers on the market. I've looked through all of them to compile a shortlist of […]
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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 […]
10 Easy Ways To Keep Food Warm In a Lunch Box: How To Guide
When the weather is cold, or when you want to take some leftovers from last night to work or school for lunch you might want to know how to keep food warm in a lunch box. Keeping food cold in a lunch box is a lot easier. Throw the food in an insulated lunch box […]
10 Best Homemade Ice Packs For Coolers: How To
One of the best (and cheapest) ways to pack your cool and keep things cold for longer is to use ice packs. Unlike loose ice, ice packs don't make everything wet when they melt and you can also reuse them over and over again making them very cost effective. However, buying multiple ice packs can […]
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Is Hydro Flask a Public Company? Who Owns Hydro Flask?
Hydro Flask bottles seem to be everywhere these days and it's likely that one of your friends of family members have one if you haven't bought one already. They are popular among outdoor enthusiasts and have also been picked up by people passionate about health and the environment. Who is behind this company? Are Hydro […]
Can You Bleach a Yeti Cup? NO! Here's Why
If you're looking to give your Yeti cup a good clean you might be inclined to put some bleach in there. After all bleach can be great a getting rid of mold and other stains. But can you bleach a Yeti cup? The answer is actually surprising: You CANNOT put bleach in a Yeti cup […]
Hydro Flask Not Keeping Water Cold: Here's Why
You may be finding that your Hydro Flask is not keeping water cold for a long period of time like it should. Here are the main causes of this issue and what you can do about it. The main cause of a Hydro Flask not keeping water cold is that the vacuum sealed insulation is […]
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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 […]
