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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 […]

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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10 Best Masculine Coolers – Ice Boxes For Men
As a man your cooler is a source of pride and joy. Not only does it keep your precious beers safe and cold but it allows you to bring the party with you wherever you go. Whether it be a backyard bbq, day at the beach of a week long hunting or fishing trip your […]

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 […]

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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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 […]

8 Simple Ways To Keep Food Hot On The Go
Whether you want to eat last night's leftovers or have a warm soup on the road there are some simple and easy ways you can keep your food hot on the go. I personally love having hot leftover pasta for lunch while I sit in my van at the beach working on my websites or […]

5 Easy Ways To Clean a Yeti Cooler: Make It Look Brand New
If you've invested in a Yeti cooler than you are going to want to keep it clean after each adventure so that it doesn't start smelling or growing mould. Cleaning your Yeti cooler doesn't have to be hard and even if you been outdoors and your Yeti cooler is completely filthy inside and out the […]
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Are Fake Hydro Flasks Safe?
There are a lot of websites and dodgy sellers out there selling you fake Hydro Flasks, usually at a discounted price. These fakes actually perform surprisingly well. If you've been unfortunate enough to buy a fake Hydro Flask you may be wondering are fake Hydro Flasks safe? Fake Hydro Flasks are likely safe to drink […]

Cheap Hydro Flasks: Are They Fake? YES, Here's Why
Hydro Flasks are great, but they are expensive. So it's understandable that people want to try and find cheap hydro flasks where ever they can possibly find them. Almost all cheap Hydro Flasks are fakes because the product is very easy to copy. Hydro Flask only distributes to authentic dealers and has minimum advertised prices […]

Is The Liquid In Ice Packs Toxic or Poisonous?
Blue ice packs, also know as gel ice packs, are able to get extremely cold without completely freezing solid. This makes the very useful for applying to injuries on your body where you need to mold the ice pack over the skin. They are also commonly used in lunch boxes to keep everything cold. But […]
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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 […]