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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 […]
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 […]
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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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 […]
15 Best Soft Coolers For Ice Retention – Which Soft Coolers Hold Ice The Longest?
The Engel HD30 is the best soft sided cooler and it can hold ice for up to 4.5 days and sometimes even longer. This is better than a lot of hard coolers of the same size. The Polar Bear Deluxe coolers come close with up to 4 days ice retention followed by RTIC and TOURIT […]
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 […]
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How To Use Dry Ice In a Cooler For Drinks
Using dry ice in a cooler is a great way to keep food frozen and to keep things cold. However, because dry ice is so cold at -109.3°F (-78.5°C) it will cause most drinks to freeze and be undrinkable. When you are using dry ice in a cooler specifically for drinks there are some extra […]
How To Stay Warm in a Wetsuit
Wetsuits are a great way to keep your body warm in cold temperatures but sometimes even with a good wetsuit you can still get extremely cold in the water. Getting cold doesn't feel nice and it sucks when you have to cut your surf or your scuba dive short because you're too cold. So how […]
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 […]
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Can You Put A HydroFlask In The Fridge/Freezer? Plus Other Common Questions
HydroFlasks are popular water bottles that are rugged and feature double walled vacuum insulation to keep your drinks all day. Can You Refrigerate a HydroFlask? HydroFlasks have double walled vacuum sealed insulation. Can you refrigerate them, does it work and will you damage your HydroFlask by doing this? Yes you can refrigerate HydroFlask bottles and […]
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 […]
7 Reasons Why Yeti Tumblers Are Made Out Of Stainless Steel
Why are Yeti Rambler Tumblers made out of stainless steel instead of something like plastic? Yeti Tumblers are made from stainless steel because stainless steel is strong, durable, rust resistant and safe to drink out of. They are strong enough to hold a vacuum seal (which is what makes these tumblers so insulating) are easy […]
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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 […]
