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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 […]
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 […]
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4 Best Soft Coolers Made In The USA: Which Soft-Sided Coolers Are Made In America?
There are some really great soft coolers on the market today but only a few of these coolers are made in the USA. Most soft sided coolers are made overseas but the below coolers are the best coolers that are made in the USA. These coolers all have a great build quality as well as […]
The Cheapest Yeti Cooler Alternatives RANKED BY PRICE: All Under $150
Yeti coolers are amazing and can hold ice for up to a week, but they are also extremely expensive. What do you do if you want a cooler like Yeti but you’re on a tight budget and don’t have a lot of money to spend? A lot of the alternative brands to Yeti save you […]
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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11 Best Tips To Keep Food Warm Without Electricity
Whether you’re hosting a party, having a picnic, taking food with you or dinner is ready just a little too early you may want to keep your food warm until it’s time to eat. Sometimes you want to be able to keep that food hot without electricity. Maybe you aren’t at home and thus don’t […]
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 […]
7 Easy Ways To Insulate Your Cooler Lid
Did you know you can improve how long your cooler will hold ice for by insulating the lid? Most cheaper coolers come with a lid that is completely hollow and has no insulation in it at all. Companies make cooler lids hollow as a way to make the cooler more lightweight and save money. But […]
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Lifetime Coolers FAQ – Are Lifetime Coolers Made in the USA? Plus More
Lifetime coolers have made a big name for themselves selling a cooler similar to Yeti but for under $100. There are a lot of questions about Lifetime coolers that I wanted to address in this article. Are they made in the USA? What is the warranty on them and are they any good? Are well […]
How Do You Deep Clean a Hydro Flask?
Sometimes you’ve left your Hydro Flask too long between cleans or you’ve left a smoothie or old coffee and let it go bad in your Hydro Flask and it needs a deep clean. So how do you deep clean a Hydro Flask and get it back to brand new? To deep clean a Hydro Flask […]
Where To Buy Hydro Flasks On Sale: Save 25-50% Off!
Hydro Flask are great water bottles that keep ice cold and keep drinks hot, but they are quite expensive so it makes sense to try and find Hydro Flasks on sale. However, it can be tricky to find Hydro Flasks on sale because the brand are very careful and don’t let retailers discount their products […]
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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 […]