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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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15 Best Hunting Coolers: Keep Your Elk, Deer and Wild Game Cold

If you’re heading out on a hunt the last thing you want is your meat getting spoiled because your cooler couldn’t keep it cold long enough and it spoiled, or because you couldn’t fit it all in. You also don’t want to fill up your cooler with all your game meat only to have the […]

11 Best Cheap Soft Coolers Under $100: Budget Coolers Actually Worth Buying

There are a lot of really good budget coolers out there that are high-quality but won’t break the bank. There are coolers under $100 that can hold ice for days at a time and coolers durable enough to last you years. Some of them even come with a lifetime warranty. While a budget of $100 […]

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 […]

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Spray Foam Cooler Lid Insulation Guide: Keep Ice Longer

While coolers are designed to insulate and keep ice from melting a lot of the cheaper coolers out there don’t have insulation in the lid. The lid is just an empty piece of plastic with air inside and this lets a lot of heat through causing your ice to melt faster. You can use spray […]

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 […]

15 Ways To Keep Food Warm For a Party

If you’re hosting a party and want to serve up a warm meal or some warm snacks you want to work out how to keep them warm for everyone to enjoy. You don’t want to have your food get cold before your guests are able to eat it. Luckily, there are a lot of different […]

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How Many Colors of Hydro Flask Are There?

Hydro Flasks are great water bottles that are known for keeping drinks hot and cold but they are also known for their bold, bright and fun colors. But exactly how many colors of Hydro Flask are there? I’ve previously listed every Hydro Flask color as well as done a post showing all the old Hydro […]

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 […]

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 […]