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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 […]
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 […]
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10 Best Water Jugs/Drink Dispensers To Keep Everyone Hydrated
Having a large water jug or drink dispenser is a great solution for keeping everyone hydrated at your work place, your parties or the local sports game. But which of the different options out there is the best water jug and worth you investing your money into? Should you go for the budget option and […]
Best Coolers Under $100 – Sorted By Category
There are a lot of great coolers out there. Determining what is going to be the best cooler under $100 for you will depend on your needs. It’s impossible for me to go out and say “THIS is the absolute best cooler for under $100”. It might be a great cooler, high quality with beautiful […]
12 Best Large Soft Sided Coolers 2020: Big is Better
If you’re searching for a large soft sided cooler with that extra size and capacity to hold ALL your food and drinks for your next picnic, barbecue or outdoors adventure then there are a lot of different options on the market. These soft coolers come in big sizes and are large enough to fit around […]
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10 Easy Ways To Keep Food Warm In a Lunch Box: How To Guide
When the weather is cold, or when you want to take some leftovers from last night to work or school for lunch you might want to know how to keep food warm in a lunch box. Keeping food cold in a lunch box is a lot easier. Throw the food in an insulated lunch box […]
5 Common Yeti Gasket Problems and How To Fix Them
Yeti tumblers and bottles use rubber gaskets to create a watertight seal so they don’t leak. But there are some common Yeti gasket problems that you should be aware of, luckily they are pretty easy to fix. If you’ve only recently purchased your Yeti tumbler and there is a serious issue or problem with the […]
How To Pack a Cooler For a Long Trip
If you’re taking a cooler on a long trip the way you pack it matter a lot. Pack it properly and ice can last for days at a time or even weeks. Fail to pack it properly and everything will warm up super quickly meaning you’ll need to buy more ice or you’ll be stuck […]
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Can You Put Coffee In a Yeti?
More than most people, I absolutely LOVE my morning brew. Coffee is a big part of my daily routine and I like to take my time drinking my coffee and savoring it. I hate it when my coffee gets cold too quickly and Yeti tumblers, with their vacuum insulation, are great at keeping coffee hot […]
Can You Microwave a Domino’s Pizza Box? Will It Catch on Fire?
If you’ve got some leftover Dominos pizza that you want to warm up you might consider just throwing the pizza in the microwave still in the box. But before you do you might find yourself wondering can you microwave a dominos pizza box or is that dangerous? I love dominos every now and then and […]
Can You Put Lemon in a Yeti Cup or Bottle?
Can you put lemon juice or lemon water in a Yeti cup or bottle or will it cause damage to your Yeti and make it taste bad? Yeti tumblers and Yeti bottles are great at keeping water ice cold all day long. They are great at encouraging you to drink more water because you don’t […]
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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 […]