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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 […]
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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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 […]
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 […]
6 Best Budget Soft Coolers Under $50 – Cheap Coolers Worth Considering
If you’re on an extreme budget and looking for a good quality soft cooler under the $50 mark then there are a few decent options available. Unfortunately this price point means a lot of the high-end coolers like Yeti, Pelican and Engel are completely out of the picture and most of the high-quality value-for-money coolers […]
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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 […]
How To Keep Food Hot While Traveling: 10 Ways
I’ve been traveling and doing day or weekend trips with my partner and kids a lot lately and while sandwiches fill everyone up cold food can get extremely boring. Sometimes it’s cold or sometimes you just feel like a warm meal to lift your spirits and fill you up. But keeping food how while traveling […]
Easy Ways To Clean Bad Smells and Mold From A Yeti Tumbler Cup
If your Yeti cup smells bad or seems to contain mold what should you do about it and how should you clean it? If you’re anything like me then from time to time you’ll forget to wash your Yeti and leave it full of your latest drink for days or weeks at a time. When […]
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How Many Yetis Equal a Gallon or Liter?
Yeti tumbler cups, mugs and bottles come in many different shapes and sizes and are usually measured in US ounces. So how many Yetis does it take to make a gallon or to make a liter? This can be helpful to know so you can keep track of how many Yetis you need to drink […]
Yeti Rambler Cup Lid Leaking: Is This Normal + How To Stop Leaks
You may have recently purchased a Yeti Rambler Cup with a fancy MagSlider lid believing that it would be completely leak proof. In an ideal world it would be great to be able to throw your full Yeti cup in your bag and not have to worry about leaks. Or to not have to worry […]
What Is Hydro Flask’s Mission Statement?
Hydro Flask has taken the world by storm and quickly become one of the most popular and well known water bottle brands. But what is Hydro Flask’s mission statement and what does the company stand for? I’ve done a lot of research into the brand behind the bottle to try and find a mission statement […]
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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 […]