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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 […]
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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10 Best Masculine Coolers – Ice Boxes For Men
As a man your cooler is a source of pride and joy. Not only does it keep your precious beers safe and cold but it allows you to bring the party with you wherever you go. Whether it be a backyard bbq, day at the beach of a week long hunting or fishing trip your […]
16 Top Rated Coolers – Which Is The Best Ice Chest?
What are the top rated coolers on the market today? I show you the best coolers on the market as rated by previous customers so you can choose the right ice chest for you. By looking at the ratings customers of these products leave we can work out which coolers have the most happy customers […]
15 Best Hunting Coolers: Keep Your Elk, Deer and Wild Game Cold
If you’re heading out on a hunt the last thing you want is your meat getting spoiled because your cooler couldn’t keep it cold long enough and it spoiled, or because you couldn’t fit it all in. You also don’t want to fill up your cooler with all your game meat only to have the […]
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How To Use Dry Ice In A Cooler
Dry ice (frozen carbon dioxide) has some major benefits when used in a cooler compared to regular ice, but you need to know how to use dry ice in a cooler correctly or you risk damaging your cooler. Most coolers these days are “dry ice compatible” but rarely if ever will they tell you the […]
8 Simple Ways To Keep Food Hot On The Go
Whether you want to eat last night’s leftovers or have a warm soup on the road there are some simple and easy ways you can keep your food hot on the go. I personally love having hot leftover pasta for lunch while I sit in my van at the beach working on my websites or […]
How To Clean a Yeti MagSlider Lid: 8 Steps With Pictures
Yeti MagSlider lids are great lids and they stop your drink spilling from your Yeti Tumbler cup. But if you don’t clean them properly then they can build up mold which is dangerous to drink from and can cause health problems. Cleaning your Yeti MagSlider lid isn’t difficult, in fact one of the great things […]
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Where To Buy Hydro Flasks On Sale: Save 25-50% Off!
Hydro Flask are great water bottles that keep ice cold and keep drinks hot, but they are quite expensive so it makes sense to try and find Hydro Flasks on sale. However, it can be tricky to find Hydro Flasks on sale because the brand are very careful and don’t let retailers discount their products […]
Can You Put Rice in a Thermos? SAFETY ADVICE
Thermoses are a great way to keep food hot during the day so you can have a warm lunch or dinner that you brought from home. Rice is a popular leftover as often we make too much and it would be great to take that rice and curry or stir fry to work or school […]
Are Yeti Coolers Worth It? Yes and No, Here’s Why
Yeti coolers have built a brand and reputation on making extremely high quality coolers that keep ice for days and are virtually unbreakable. But are Yeti coolers worth it and should you spend your hard earned money on an expensive Yeti cooler or are you better off with something else? Yeti coolers are worth it […]
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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 […]