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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Best Electric Cooler
With a not-too-big-not-too-small size, cooling and warming capabilities and a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty, the [amazon asin=B00NHBYOA6&text=Wagan EL6224] is the best electric cooler for most people. [su_column] [yasr_overall_rating] [amazon asin=B00NHBYOA6&template=button] [/su_column] The Wagan EL6224 is a 12V cooler with a large 24L (~25-quart) capacity that will cool its interior to about 36°F (20°C) below the ambient temperature. It is the design […]
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 […]
Coolers Better Than YETI: Superior Performance Ice Chests
Yeti is THE brand name in high-end coolers but there are quite a few coolers that are better than Yeti in both performance, features and price. Yeti were the first to create top of the line, high-performance coolers back in 2006 but since then a lot of companies have followed in their footsteps creating me-too […]
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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 […]
Easy Ways To Clean Bad Smells and Mold From A Hydro Flask
If your Hydro Flask smells bad or contains what appears to be mold what should you do and how should you clean it? If you’re like me then every now and then you’ll leave your Hydro Flask with the good intention of cleaning out tomorrow only to leave it for a couple of weeks with […]
QUIZ: What Color Hydro Flask Should I Get [9 Easy Questions]
Hydro Flask are known for their bright and bold colors as well as their ability to keep drinks cold or hot for hours. But if you’re looking to buy a new Hydro Flask it can be really difficult to decide on exactly what color to get and what color will best suit you. There Are […]
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Does Block Ice Last Longer Than Regular Ice?
You may have heard people mention that if you want to keep ice for longer then you should use large blocks of ice instead of smaller loose cubes of ice. But I wanted to look into this and see whether block ice lasts longer than regular ice or not? The answer to this question wasn’t […]
What To Do If You’ve Accidentally Washed A Silica Gel Packet
Sometimes mistakes happen and from time to time you may throw something brand new in the wash but forget to take out the silica gel packet that came with it. What do you do if you’ve accidentally washed a silica gel packet? If you’ve accidentally washed a silica gel packet remove it and any loose […]
How Much Do Yeti Coolers Cost To Make/Manufacture?
Yeti coolers are notoriously expensive and buying one will cost you at minimum about $200 for the smaller size and nearly $1,000 for the larger sizes. But how much do Yeti coolers actually cost to make or manufacture? The answer might shock you. There is no documented source that I could find detailing the cost […]
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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 […]