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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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12 Best Coolers of 2016
Each year there are more amazing coolers added to the market. Here are the top 12 coolers of 2016 arranged starting with the most recommended cooler. Each of the coolers listed in this best of guide is great in it’s own right. Each features specs like 5+ days ice retention and a tough and durable […]
Best Large Coolers – What’s The Best Big Ice Chest?
There are a lots of different big coolers out there but what are the absolute best large coolers for groups or even commercial use? People need large quantity coolers for a variety of reasons. You might be on a hunting trip wanting to store your game meat or you could be coaching your local sports […]
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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20 Simple Ways To Keep a Cooler Cold The Longest
Coolers are designed to stay cold and to keep ice frozen for an extended period of time. However, how well you pack and use your cooler can make a HUGE difference to how long it will stay cold for. Just throwing some ice in a cooler might be better than leaving the ice in a […]
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 Clean a Hydro Flask Bottle Properly Everytime
While you may just be using your Hydro Flask bottle for water it can still build up hidden mold and generally speaking you want to clean your bottle well every day or two to ensure that it is clean. So how do you clean your Hydro Flask bottle properly every time so you can ensure […]
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Are Klean Kanteen Bottles Dishwasher Safe? ANSWERED
I recently purchased a couple of Klean Kanteen bottles for me and my kids and sometimes we use them for tea and they get dirty. I wanted to know to know if Klean Kanteen bottles are dishwasher safe or not. So I did some research and I looked at both the printed material as well […]
How To Pack a Cooler For a Long Road Trip
How you pack your cooler for a long road trip can make all the difference between dry or soggy sandwiches and between deliciously chilled beverages or warm disgusting ones. Long road trips can be especially challenging to manage your food and drinks to make sure everything stays fresh and the right things stay cold and […]
What Color Hydro Flask Should I Get? The Best Hydro Flask Colors
When it comes to buying a new Hydro Flask it can be extremely difficult to know which color to get. There are so many different color options and Hydro Flask are releasing new colors all the time as well as discontinuing old colors. I own a few Hydro Flasks myself and I understand how difficult […]
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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 […]