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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 […]

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 […]

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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4 Best Soft Coolers Made In The USA: Which Soft-Sided Coolers Are Made In America?

There are some really great soft coolers on the market today but only a few of these coolers are made in the USA. Most soft sided coolers are made overseas but the below coolers are the best coolers that are made in the USA. These coolers all have a great build quality as well as […]

10 Best Giant Coolers over 200-Quart

Giant coolers over 200-Quarts are great for commercial use, large groups or long hunting trips. I’ve checked out the best giant coolers on the market so you can find the right cooler for your budget. Whether you’re after a long term cooler that will keep ice for weeks or a short term cheaper cooler that […]

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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How To Dispose of Dry Ice Safely and Easily

If you’ve found yourself with some dry ice that you have no real use for you may be wondering how to dispose of it safely. Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide and it’s extremely cold. At -109ºF (-78ºC) it’s so cold that it can burn your skin if you touch it and it lets off […]

10 Easy Ways To Keep Food Warm In a Lunch Box: How To Guide

When the weather is cold, or when you want to take some leftovers from last night to work or school for lunch you might want to know how to keep food warm in a lunch box. Keeping food cold in a lunch box is a lot easier. Throw the food in an insulated lunch box […]

5 Common Yeti Gasket Problems and How To Fix Them

Yeti tumblers and bottles use rubber gaskets to create a watertight seal so they don’t leak. But there are some common Yeti gasket problems that you should be aware of, luckily they are pretty easy to fix. If you’ve only recently purchased your Yeti tumbler and there is a serious issue or problem with the […]

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How Does Ember Mug Work To Keep Coffee Perfectly Hot?

The Ember Mug is a fancy (and expensive) cup that works to keep coffee at exactly the right hot drinking temperature for hours at a time. But how does the Ember Mug work to keep coffee hot? What is the technology behind this cup, where does it work well, and what are it’s limitations? The […]

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 […]

How To Get a Dent Out of a Hydro Flask (Or Any Other Vacuum Insulated Bottle)

It happens, you drop your Hydro Flask or it somehow accidentally gets a big dent in it. What can you do? Can you fix a dent in a Hydro Flask or do you need to throw it out and start all over again? Luckily there is one way that has been shown to fix dents […]

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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 […]