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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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10 Best Waterproof Soft Coolers That Don't Leak: 100% Leakproof
There's nothing worse than having your soft cooler get knocked over in the car and water spilling out everywhere wetting everything. Most soft sided coolers are designed so that they don't leak when standing up but rarely are the zippers waterproof so if they get knocked over water can leak everywhere. Some soft coolers are […]
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 […]
12 Best Round Coolers and Bucket Coolers
Most coolers are the same rectangular shape, but there are a few coolers out there breaking the mould and offering round coolers of a variety of different reasons. Some of these round coolers aim to rethink the 5-gallon bucket, which is so common in fishing and other industries, while others are perfect for holding drinks […]
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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 […]
How To Remove Smells and Odors From Your Yeti Cooler
Yeti coolers are designed for the rough outdoors. Whether it be hunting, fishing or camping with the family over time your Yeti cooler may hold some smells awesome ideas that you want to get rid of. Maybe you're like me and you came home from a camping trip and thought to yourself “I'll just clean […]
How To Keep Food Warm For Lunch Without a Thermos
A thermos is a great way to keep food warm for lunch but sometimes you don't have access to one or don't want to spend the money on a thermos if you're not going to use it often. I personally don't own a thermos and wanted to find out how to keep my lunch hot […]
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Are Yeti, Igloo, Coleman and Other Coolers BPA Free?
I was recently looking into how to keep things hot in a cooler and came across this idea of “Cooler Corn” where you put boiling water in a cooler to cook corn. Some people said you could do it while others said it was dangerous and could cause plastic leeching. So I wanted to do […]
Ember Mug Heating Drinks FAQs
Ember Mugs are designed to keep your coffee or tea at the perfect drinking temperature for hours at a time. But can they heat up cold water or do they just keep drinks warm? What about boiling water or cooling down drinks? Whether you've just bought yourself an Ember Mug or you're considering it and […]
Do Hydro Flask Ever Have Sales? YES, Here's Where
Hydro Flask are great water bottles but they are expensive. A quick search around the internet and you'll find that it's rare and difficult to find Hydro Flasks on sale. Do Hydro Flask ever have sales? The answer is yes they do have sales. But when are these sales? How long do they last and […]
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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 […]
