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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 […]
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 […]
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19 Best Coolers Made In The USA: American Made Cooler Guide
Some of the best quality coolers are made in the USA, offering better quality and longer ice retention. But what are the best USA made coolers and which one should you buy? Buying coolers made in the USA also helps to keep more jobs locally, supporting American workers. Below are the 21 best coolers that […]
7 Best Coolers For Extreme Heat: Keep Ice When It’s Hot
When it comes to being out in the sun and in the extreme heat of summer some coolers just don’t cut it and the ice melts super quickly, while other coolers can handle the heat and keep ice for days. If you know you’re going to be in extremely hot and humid conditions and you’ll […]
11 Best Expensive Cooler Brands: The Best Money Can Buy
There are a lot of great expensive cooler brands out there that offer premium coolers for a premium price. But which of these expensive cooler brands is the best of the best? If money isn’t an issue for you which cooler should you consider buying and which cooler is the most premium one on the […]
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How To Keep Food Warm For Lunch Without a Thermos
A thermos is a great way to keep food warm for lunch but sometimes you don’t have access to one or don’t want to spend the money on a thermos if you’re not going to use it often. I personally don’t own a thermos and wanted to find out how to keep my lunch hot […]
5 Easy Ways To Clean a Yeti Cooler: Make It Look Brand New
If you’ve invested in a Yeti cooler than you are going to want to keep it clean after each adventure so that it doesn’t start smelling or growing mould. Cleaning your Yeti cooler doesn’t have to be hard and even if you been outdoors and your Yeti cooler is completely filthy inside and out the […]
How To Keep Ice Cream Frozen In a Cooler For Days: 5 PROVEN METHODS
Anyone who has tried to store ice cream in a cooler only to get it out and find that’s it’s melted into mushy liquid knows that it can be hard to keep ice cream frozen in a cooler. You can’t just put ice cream in a cooler with regular ice and expect it to stay […]
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Is Silica Gel Dangerous or Safe To Touch?
Silica gel comes in lots of consumer packaging and is used to absorb moisture and to keep it away from foods, medicines, clothing and even electronics. Silica gel bags often come with warning labels “DO NOT EAT” and you may be wondering is silica gel dangerous to touch or can you safely touch it? Is […]
Do Hydro Flasks Smell? Reasons Your Bottle Stinks
If you’ve just gone and opened your Hydro Flask to a foul and offensive smell you aren’t alone. Many people have worried about the smell of their Hydro Flask and I’ve definitely been one of them. Should Hydro Flasks smell though? And if they do smell bad why is this? Hydro Flasks should smell lightly […]
Does Hydro Flask Have Black Friday Sales and How Much Can You Save? 2020 Update
Hydro Flask are great water bottles but they are expensive. With many stores discounting products for black friday you might want to know the answer to the question: Does Hydro Flask have Black Friday sales? You also might want to know exactly how much of a discount you can expect to get on Hydro Flask […]
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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 […]