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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 […]
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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12 Best Coolers With Wheels – The Top Wheeled Coolers
Having a cooler with wheels makes moving around a heavy and bulky cooler so much easier. It saves your back and often means you can move a heavy cooler by yourself without needing help. There are a huge range of coolers on the market. I've looked through all of them to compile a shortlist of […]
What Is The Most Expensive Cooler in the World!?
Coolers these days seem to be getting more and more expensive as time goes on. But what is THE most expensive cooler you can buy? I did a bunch of research to find out the most expensive cooler overall as well as what coolers are most expensive per Quart. The most expensive cooler is the […]
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 […]
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6 Easy Ways To Remove Hard Stains From a Yeti Cooler
Sometimes you can end up with hard stains on your Yeti cooler which, no matter how hard you scrub or clean your cooler, just don't seem to come out. So how exactly do you get hard stains out of your Yeti cooler? If you've spent hundreds of dollars on a high-quality cooler like Yeti, chances […]
10 Easy Ways To Make Block Ice: Make It At Home
Large block ice lasts long then regular cubed ice and it can be a great way to keep things cold for an extended period of time. But how can you make block ice at home and it is hard to do? The good news is it's pretty easy to make block ice at home and […]
12 Simple Ways To Open a Stuck Yeti Lid (That Actually Work)
Yeti bottles are great at keeping drinks cold and they are built so well they are extremely unlikely to break or leak. However, they do have a downside. Sometimes carbonated drinks or smoothies/juice can produce gases and build up so much pressure inside your Yeti bottle that the lid gets completely stuck on. Drinks getting […]
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What Size Cooler Do You Need For Elk? EXPLAINED IN DETAIL
If you’re heading off on your first Elk hunt a common question that gets asked is “What size cooler or coolers do I need for Elk?” I hunted the web and collected all the advice so you know exactly what size cooler you need. For boned out Elk you will need a minimum of a […]
Are Thermos Flasks Dishwasher Safe? Yes, But You Should Handwash
Thermos flasks, cups and mugs are great for keeping food and drinks cold or hot all day long. But can you throw your dirty Thermos flask into the dishwasher with your dirty dishes? Are Thermos flasks dishwasher safe? If the answer is yes, but you should hand wash anyway, why should you avoid using the […]
What Does The Hydro Flask Symbol Mean?
Hydro Flask has quickly become an iconic brand. The bright colored bottles seem to be everywhere from school playgrounds to college campuses to offices and board meetings. One of the things that makes the Hydro Flask brand so recognisable is its logo and symbol. But what does the Hydro Flask symbol mean? What is 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 […]
