Month: March 2020

Styrofoam coolers are often used to transport frozen or refrigerated goods with the use of dry ice. But how long does dry ice last in a styrofoam cooler, when does it run out and are there ways you can make it last longer? Dry ice lasts approximately 18-24 hours in a regular sized styrofoam cooler…

Aluminium foil is used to keep food warm, soft coolers cold and is even used in housing insulation and space blankets for hikers. But as a metal doesn’t this mean it conducts heat well? Is aluminium foil a good insulator and if so how exactly does it work to stop your food from getting cold…

Styrofoam is used to insulate everything from houses, to coolers to fridges. It’s lightweight, cheap and easy to mold into different shapes and sizes which means it is widely used in a variety of places. But is styrofoam a good insulator? How good is it and are there better insulators out there? Styrofoam is a…

Yeti coolers are expensive coolers that claim really good ice retention. But how long does a Yeti cooler stay cold and what affects how long a Yeti cool can keep items cold for? With regular use a Yeti cooler will stay cold for 2-4 days but it has the ability to stay cold and keep…

Styrofoam coolers are small, cheap and easily disposed of and can be great for a variety of uses. But how long does ice last in a styrofoam cooler and is it the best option for you? Water ice will last 12-24 hours in a styrofoam cooler, with larger coolers able to hold ice for longer…

Hydro Flasks are extremely popular water bottles that can keep ice for 24+ hours and can keep drinks hot for 12+ hours. But what is a Hydro Flask made of and how do they manage to work so well? Hydro Flasks are made from high-quality food grade 18/8 stainless steel. The inside has no liner…

There are a lot of ice tests out there showing that Yeti coolers are able to hold ice for 5-10+ plus but there is a lot less information on how long dry ice will last in a Yeti cooler. While the data out there is limited I was able to do some research and give…

You may be finding that your Hydro Flask is not keeping water cold for a long period of time like it should. Here are the main causes of this issue and what you can do about it. The main cause of a Hydro Flask not keeping water cold is that the vacuum sealed insulation is…

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…