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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 […]
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 […]
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10 Coolers Like Yeti With Wheels: Cheaper Options
Yeti coolers are great but they are extremely heavy. Most Yeti coolers don’t have wheels and the Yeti Haul, which has wheels, is extremely expensive. Here are 10 coolers like Yeti but with wheels so you don’t have to break your back carrying them. The good news is most of them are significantly cheaper than […]
The 10 Best Beach Coolers with Wheels
Whether you’re going with family or friends, taking a cooler to the beach can make a great day ever better. Cracking open a cold drink, sharing around ice blocks and keep watermelon or any other food cold and free from sand means you can stay longer and enjoy your time more. Having a cooler with […]
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 […]
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How To Make Ice Last Longer In A Cooler
If you’re going to investing in a high-end cooler worth hundreds of dollars it’s worth learning how to make ice last longer in a cooler. Take your awesome cooler and give it the right conditions and ice can last for up to 10 days or more. Take the exact same cooler and put it in the […]
21 Best Ways To Keep Ice From Melting: Keep Ice Longer Than Ever
It is possible to keep ice from melting for hours, days and even weeks at a time if you use the right methods and store the ice correctly. Without preparation ice will melt in a matter of minutes or hours when left out in the open air. But you have a lot of different options […]
How To Use Dry Ice In A Cooler
Dry ice (frozen carbon dioxide) has some major benefits when used in a cooler compared to regular ice, but you need to know how to use dry ice in a cooler correctly or you risk damaging your cooler. Most coolers these days are “dry ice compatible” but rarely if ever will they tell you the […]
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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 […]
How Many Hydro Flasks Should I Drink A Day?
Hydro Flasks are a great way to encourage you to drink more nice cold water, but how many Hydro Flasks should you drink per day and how much water should you be consuming? I recently got Hydro Flasks for myself and my kids and I am finding that we are all loving them and drinking […]
Are Pelican Coolers Bear Proof?
Are Pelican coolers bear proof? Yes they are! are certified bear proof by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee and are one of the only coolers who can handle a bear without padlocks. In this short article we’ll look more closely at the Pelican range of coolers and discover that tests have been done to assure […]
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Ice Pack Broke Open or Leaking – Is It Dangerous?
It’s not uncommon for ice packs, ice bricks or gel ice packs to break open and leak blue liquid or gel everywhere. Sometimes it even gets on your skin. If your ice pack broke open or is leaking you may be wondering whether or not it’s dangerous and what you should do if it has […]
7 Easy Ways To Make Your Own Gel Ice Pack
Making your own gel ice pack can be quick, easy and cheap and can be a great way to treat injuries or to keep your lunch cold. Often they can be made with items you already have laying around your house too. Why go out there and spend $10-$15 on an ice pack when you […]
What To Do If You’ve Accidentally Washed A Silica Gel Packet
Sometimes mistakes happen and from time to time you may throw something brand new in the wash but forget to take out the silica gel packet that came with it. What do you do if you’ve accidentally washed a silica gel packet? If you’ve accidentally washed a silica gel packet remove it and any loose […]
Is Silica Gel Toxic To Cats? What If Your Kitty Eats It?
Silica Gel is a common ingredient used in kitty litter due to it’s ability to adsorb water from the cat’s urine without leaving a mess. It is sometimes just clear but often it comes with a mixture of clear silica gel pellets as well as blue or orange pellets that change color when they get […]
Do Gel Ice Packs Expire? Can They Go Bad?
Gel ice packs are used by millions of people to apply to injuries, reduce swelling or to keep our lunch cold throughout the day. But often these will live in your freezer for years, getting used sporadically or hardly at all. So you might ask do gel ice packs expire? Do these gel ice packs […]
Is Silica Gel Dangerous or Safe To Touch?
Silica gel comes in lots of consumer packaging and is used to absorb moisture and to keep it away from foods, medicines, clothing and even electronics. Silica gel bags often come with warning labels “DO NOT EAT” and you may be wondering is silica gel dangerous to touch or can you safely touch it? Is […]