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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 […]
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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6 Best Budget Soft Coolers Under $50 – Cheap Coolers Worth Considering
If you're on an extreme budget and looking for a good quality soft cooler under the $50 mark then there are a few decent options available. Unfortunately this price point means a lot of the high-end coolers like Yeti, Pelican and Engel are completely out of the picture and most of the high-quality value-for-money coolers […]
14 Best Small Soft Sided Coolers 2020: Portable Compact Soft Coolers
If you're searching for a high quality small portable soft sided cooler then there are a lot of different options in the market. There are coolers the size of lunch bags that are just big enough to fit 6 cans or there are coolers that a slightly larger and big enough to fit 8 or […]
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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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 Keep Ice Cream Frozen In a Cooler For Days: 5 PROVEN METHODS
Anyone who has tried to store ice cream in a cooler only to get it out and find that's it's melted into mushy liquid knows that it can be hard to keep ice cream frozen in a cooler. You can't just put ice cream in a cooler with regular ice and expect it to stay […]
What To Do If You Have a Hydro Flask Paint Chip!
Hydro Flask water bottles are powder coated and while this is a durable layer of paint it isn't completely damage proof and it can scratch and chip. So what can you do if your Hydro Flask gets a paint chip? Will Paint Chips, Scratches or Dent Effect The Performance of My Hydro Flask? Hydro Flask […]
Frequently Asked Questions You ask, we answer
Can You Put Milk in a Hydro Flask?
Hydro Flasks are great at keeping water cold for 24+ hours but can you put milk in a Hydro Flask and how long is it safe to keep milk in a Hydro Flask before it goes bad? It's a good question because no one wants to drink warm milk, plus the fact that bacteria can […]
Do Hydro Flasks Smell? Reasons Your Bottle Stinks
If you've just gone and opened your Hydro Flask to a foul and offensive smell you aren't alone. Many people have worried about the smell of their Hydro Flask and I've definitely been one of them. Should Hydro Flasks smell though? And if they do smell bad why is this? Hydro Flasks should smell lightly […]
How Long Does Dry Ice Last In a Styrofoam Cooler?
Styrofoam coolers are often used to transport frozen or refrigerated goods with the use of dry ice. But how long does dry ice last in a styrofoam cooler, when does it run out and are there ways you can make it last longer? Dry ice lasts approximately 18-24 hours in a regular sized styrofoam cooler […]
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10 Reasons Surfer's Don't Wear Life Jackets or PFDs
If you're coming from a sport like whitewater rafting, jet skiing or kayaking where it's common to wear a life jacket or personal floatation device (PFD) you may be wondering why don't surfers wear life jackets? While life jackets can help you float and prevent drowning there are actually some very good reasons why surfers […]
Why Don't Surfers Wear Helmets?
While not extremely common, head injuries do happen in surfing from either hitting a reef, rock, sand bed or getting hit in the head by a board. With so many other sports like skating and kite surfing embracing helmets as a norm why don't surfers wear helmets more often? Surfers rarely wear helmets when surfing […]
What To Wear Under a Wetsuit For Warmth
Sometimes when you're diving, surfing or doing some other water sport or activity your wetsuit just isn't keeping you warm enough and you find yourself getting extremely cold. You may not want to upgrade to a newer thicker warmer wetsuit right now and want to know what to wear under a wetsuit for warmth. While […]
Do Wetsuits Keep You Dry?
When looking for ways to say warm in cold water you're likely going to be looking at both wetsuits and dry suits. If you've never worn a wetsuit before it can be confusing as to how they work and you may want to know if wetsuits keep you dry or not? Wetsuits do NOT keep […]
How To Stay Warm in a Wetsuit
Wetsuits are a great way to keep your body warm in cold temperatures but sometimes even with a good wetsuit you can still get extremely cold in the water. Getting cold doesn't feel nice and it sucks when you have to cut your surf or your scuba dive short because you're too cold. So how […]
How To Look Good In a Wetsuit
Whether you're heading down to the beach for a surfing lesson or going scuba diving if it's cold you may need to wear a wetsuit. Wetsuits are generally really tight (which tends to show your body shape) and overall they just aren't the most glamorous piece of swimwear. But this doesn't mean you can't look […]
