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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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
The 11 Best Coolers With a Lifetime Warranty
If you’re going to spend your money on an expensive high-end roto-molded cooler you want to make sure that it is going to last you a lifetime. The last thing you want is your cooler breaking after a few years, not being covered by warranty and you have to fork out hundreds of dollars to […]
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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 […]
21 Best Ways To Keep Ice From Melting: Keep Ice Longer Than Ever
It is possible to keep ice from melting for hours, days and even weeks at a time if you use the right methods and store the ice correctly. Without preparation ice will melt in a matter of minutes or hours when left out in the open air. But you have a lot of different options […]
7 Easy Ways To Insulate Your Cooler Lid
Did you know you can improve how long your cooler will hold ice for by insulating the lid? Most cheaper coolers come with a lid that is completely hollow and has no insulation in it at all. Companies make cooler lids hollow as a way to make the cooler more lightweight and save money. But […]
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Yeti Coolers Exact Weight – How Much Do Yeti Products Weigh?
Weight is a big consideration when choosing a cooler. Yeti coolers can be heavy even when completely empty and when full they are obviously even heavier. It’s important to be aware of the weight of the cooler you are buying so you can make sure that you’ll be able to lift it, or if you’ll […]
How Long Do AO Coolers Hold Ice? Plus Other AO Cooler Questions Answered
AO Coolers are a much cheaper soft-sided cooler when compared to premium brands like Yeti. They have a solid construction, can keep ice for over 24 hours and come with a lifetime guarantee on the liner and zipper. They are a great cooler for the budget conscious shopper. But how long do AO Coolers hold […]
The Differences Between Yeti and Regular Coolers (And Similarities)
Yeti coolers can keep ice for over 5-7 days while a regular cooler struggles to even keep ice for full day. They are also extremely different in price with Yeti coolers costing hundreds while a regular cooler might only set you back $40. So what is the differences between a Yeti cooler and a regular […]
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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 […]