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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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12 Best Coolers For Women – Practical and Stylish Ice Boxes For Girls
If you’re a woman that loves the outdoors (or you know one who does) then chances are you may need a cooler. There are a lot of great coolers out there and while some of them are more masculine in nature there are many options that are more feminine and would be great for women. […]
12 Best Round Coolers and Bucket Coolers
Most coolers are the same rectangular shape, but there are a few coolers out there breaking the mould and offering round coolers of a variety of different reasons. Some of these round coolers aim to rethink the 5-gallon bucket, which is so common in fishing and other industries, while others are perfect for holding drinks […]
Ice Cooler vs Electric Cooler – Which Is Better?
[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDiJDdhZ_W4″ mode=”lazyload” align=”center” /] There is a great range of both ice and electric coolers out there but which is better for you. Let’s look at ice coolers vs electric coolers and the pros and cons of each. Check out my campervan solar setup where I can run an electric cooler indefinitely without ever […]
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How To Stay Warm in a Wetsuit
Wetsuits are a great way to keep your body warm in cold temperatures but sometimes even with a good wetsuit you can still get extremely cold in the water. Getting cold doesn’t feel nice and it sucks when you have to cut your surf or your scuba dive short because you’re too cold. So how […]
QUIZ: What Color Hydro Flask Should I Get [9 Easy Questions]
Hydro Flask are known for their bright and bold colors as well as their ability to keep drinks cold or hot for hours. But if you’re looking to buy a new Hydro Flask it can be really difficult to decide on exactly what color to get and what color will best suit you. There Are […]
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 […]
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How To Get a Dent Out of a Hydro Flask (Or Any Other Vacuum Insulated Bottle)
It happens, you drop your Hydro Flask or it somehow accidentally gets a big dent in it. What can you do? Can you fix a dent in a Hydro Flask or do you need to throw it out and start all over again? Luckily there is one way that has been shown to fix dents […]
Can You Sit on a Yeti Cooler?
When you’re camping, fishing or heading to the beach for a day a cooler often serves two purposes. It works to keep everything cold, and it doubles as a seat or standing deck/step. If you’re looking at investing in a Yeti cooler you might first want to know if you can sit on a Yeti […]
How Long Does Dry Ice Last In a Styrofoam Cooler?
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 […]
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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 […]