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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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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 […]
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 […]
Best Cooler For The Money
There are a lot of great coolers out there to choose from but the Pelican ProGear Elite is the best cooler for the money for a number of reasons. [su_column] [yasr_overall_rating] [amazon asin=B018IGMQEK&template=button] [/su_column] Of the best coolers on the market the Pelican is not only the most affordable model when compared with all other […]
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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 […]
Using Ice To Keep a Fridge Cold
Whether you have a power outage or are just hoping to save some money on electricity bill is it possible to use ice to keep a fridge cold? Does it actually work and will it keep your entire fridge cold? Or could it potentially damage your fridge? Using ice to keep a fridge cold will […]
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 […]
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Do Hydro Flasks Sweat? TESTED AND SOLVED
most stainless steel or plastic bottles sweat when filled with cold and iced water or other beverages. But do Hydro Flask bottle sweat and if not, why don’t they sweat? Hydro Flask bottles don’t sweat when filled with cold or hot drinks except for at the very top of the bottle near the opening. Most […]
Who Is The CEO Of Hydro Flask?
Hydro Flask is now a household name and if you look around the school yard, local cafe, hiking trail or yoga studio you’re bound to see the brightly colored water bottles with the fun jumping logo. But who is the current CEO of Hydro Flask and what do we know about them? As of March […]
Do Gel Ice Packs Expire? Can They Go Bad?
Gel ice packs are used by millions of people to apply to injuries, reduce swelling or to keep our lunch cold throughout the day. But often these will live in your freezer for years, getting used sporadically or hardly at all. So you might ask do gel ice packs expire? Do these gel ice packs […]
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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 […]