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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 Keep Ice From Melting Using Salt: It's Not How You'd Think
Many people know that salt can be used to lower the temperature of ice, making your coolers colder, but how do you keep ice from melting by using salt? Hint: It's NOT by adding salt directly onto your ice. If you directly add salt onto your ice it will make the majority of your ice […]
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 […]
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Do Yeti Tundra Coolers and Tumblers Float? TESTED AND PROVEN
If you’re out fishing or boating and your Yeti fell into the river or ocean would it float? Do Yeti Tundra coolers and tumblers float or do they sink like a rock? I have tested it and Yeti Tundra coolers WILL float even when completely full. This is because the plastic and insulation are less […]
10 Reasons You Should NOT Buy a Yeti Cooler
Yeti coolers aren’t perfect and they aren’t for everyone. While there are a lot of reasons you should buy a Yeti cooler there are also a bunch of reasons you likely shouldn’t buy a Yeti cooler. Here are 10 reasons a Yeti cooler might not be the best option for you. 1. They Are Expensive […]
How Long Does Dry Ice Last In a Freezer? How Much Should You Use?
When the power goes out and your fridge/freezer no longer works you may want to put some dry ice in there to keep things frozen until you're able to get your freezer back up and running again. But how long does dry ice last in a freezer and how much dry ice do you need […]
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Can You Use a Cooler To Keep Food Hot? YES Here's How
Coolers are usually used to keep things iced cold but can you use a cooler to keep food hot and how does that even work? It turns out that you can. The same insulation that keeps drinks iced cold and traps out that summer heat can actually trap heat IN your cooler. However, there are […]
7 Best Ways To Keep Food Hot In a Cooler
While coolers are mainly designed to keep food and drinks cold their insulating power can also be used to keep things hot for hours at a time. A good cooler that is prepared correctly can keep food hot for hours or even days at a time even when it's cold outside. This can be great […]
Will Hot Food Spoil in a Thermos?
A Thermos is a great way to keep food hot for a long period of time so you can eat it later. But will hot food spoil in a thermos? What's to stop the bacteria from growing and spoiling your food, potentially making you sick and how can you know if you food is still […]
Does Dropping a Hydro Flask Ruin It?
When you own a Hydro Flask from time to time you're likely to drop it, especially if you're like me and have kids who also use it. Does dropping a Hydro Flask ruin it? Will it ruin the insulation and cause it to stop working? Or are Hydro Flasks strong enough to handle drops and […]
Can You Put Boiling Water in a Thermos?
A Thermos flask is a great way to keep drinks cold for hours or even days at a time. But can you put boiling water in a Thermos? Whether you want to make a hot coffee, a tea or you want to store hot water for later a Thermos has great insulating properties and can […]
How Long Does a Thermos Keep Soup Hot?
Insulated Thermos flasks are a great way to keep soup hot for lunch on a cold day. But how long does a thermos keep soup hot and is it safe to keep soup hot all day or can it go off? A thermos can keep soup hot for around 4-7 hours or more. Make sure […]
