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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 […]
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 […]
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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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 […]
10 Best Water Jugs/Drink Dispensers To Keep Everyone Hydrated
Having a large water jug or drink dispenser is a great solution for keeping everyone hydrated at your work place, your parties or the local sports game. But which of the different options out there is the best water jug and worth you investing your money into? Should you go for the budget option and […]
10 Best Waterproof Soft Coolers 2020: COMPLETELY LEAK PROOF
Having a soft cooler that is completely and utterly waterproof, both inside and out, can be extremely useful. It means you don’t have to worry about water leaking out of your cooler if it tips over in your car or sploshes around whilst you are carrying your cooler to your next destination. There are now […]
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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 Keep Water From Freezing in Your Car In Winter
In winter, when temperatures get below freezing, water bottles can freeze pretty quickly. If you want to leave your water bottle in the car during the day or overnight keeping it from freezing can actually be quite difficult. But how can you keep water from freezing in your car in winter so it stays liquid […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Does Salt Make Ice Last Longer? No, But Also Yes
You may have heard once or twice that salt can be used to make ice last longer or to make it freeze colder, but is this actually true? When you’re using a cooler as your primary fridge, like I did when I lived in my van, keeping ice for longer was a big priority. If […]
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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 […]