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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 […]
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 […]
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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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 […]
Best Cooler For The Money
There are a lot of great coolers out there to choose from but the Pelican ProGear Elite is the best cooler for the money for a number of reasons. [su_column] [yasr_overall_rating] [amazon asin=B018IGMQEK&template=button] [/su_column] Of the best coolers on the market the Pelican is not only the most affordable model when compared with all other […]
12 Best Large Soft Sided Coolers 2020: Big is Better
If you’re searching for a large soft sided cooler with that extra size and capacity to hold ALL your food and drinks for your next picnic, barbecue or outdoors adventure then there are a lot of different options on the market. These soft coolers come in big sizes and are large enough to fit around […]
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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 […]
How To Dispose of Dry Ice Safely and Easily
If you’ve found yourself with some dry ice that you have no real use for you may be wondering how to dispose of it safely. Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide and it’s extremely cold. At -109ºF (-78ºC) it’s so cold that it can burn your skin if you touch it and it lets off […]
QUIZ: What Color Hydro Flask Should I Get [9 Easy Questions]
Hydro Flask are known for their bright and bold colors as well as their ability to keep drinks cold or hot for hours. But if you’re looking to buy a new Hydro Flask it can be really difficult to decide on exactly what color to get and what color will best suit you. There Are […]
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Why Is Your Hydro Flask Lid Leaking & What To Do About It
It sucks to buy an expensive Hydro Flask only to find out that your Hydro Flask lid is leaking. It kind of defeats the purpose of having a water bottle if the lid doesn’t close properly and it leaks water everywhere. So why is your Hydro Flask lid leaking? What exactly is causing your lid […]
What To Do If Your Yeti Tumbler Cup Has Paint Chipping
Yeti tumbler cups are powder coated and while this is a durable and strong layer of paint over time you’re likely to see some paint chipping, scratches or see the paint chipping off. This is generally due to dropping, bumping or scratching your Yeti cup but sometimes it can also just happen over time from […]
How Does Ember Mug Work To Keep Coffee Perfectly Hot?
The Ember Mug is a fancy (and expensive) cup that works to keep coffee at exactly the right hot drinking temperature for hours at a time. But how does the Ember Mug work to keep coffee hot? What is the technology behind this cup, where does it work well, and what are it’s limitations? The […]
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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 […]