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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 […]
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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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 […]
Best Coolers For Air Travel: Kept Your Stuff Cold When Flying
Whether you’re flying oversea of domestic you may want to keep food, drinks or medicine cold on your flight over. But what are the best coolers for air travel and what do you need to know about taking coolers on airplanes? What Kind Of Coolers Are Best For Air Travel There are 3 main types […]
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 […]
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20 Common Hydro Dipping Mistakes You Need To Avoid
Hydro dipping looks easy and straightforward but if you don’t do it correctly you can end up with a bad and blotchy paint job that doesn’t look nearly as good as you would like. There are some common hydro dipping mistakes that people that lead to a poor outcome. By avoiding these mistakes you increase […]
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 […]
How To Make Ice Last Longer In A Cooler
If you’re going to investing in a high-end cooler worth hundreds of dollars it’s worth learning how to make ice last longer in a cooler. Take your awesome cooler and give it the right conditions and ice can last for up to 10 days or more. Take the exact same cooler and put it in the […]
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How To Get Stickers Off A Hydro Flask: Step-By-Step Guide
Putting stickers on your Hydro Flask can be a great way to express your individuality. But what do you do when you want to take your stickers off your Hydro Flask? How do you get stickers off a Hydro Flask without damaging the paint? This can be a bit tricky because a lot of these […]
7 Reasons Why Yeti Tumblers Are Made Out Of Stainless Steel
Why are Yeti Rambler Tumblers made out of stainless steel instead of something like plastic? Yeti Tumblers are made from stainless steel because stainless steel is strong, durable, rust resistant and safe to drink out of. They are strong enough to hold a vacuum seal (which is what makes these tumblers so insulating) are easy […]
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 […]
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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 […]