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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 […]
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 […]
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Best Cooler For The Money
There are a lot of great coolers out there to choose from but the Pelican ProGear Elite is the best cooler for the money for a number of reasons. [su_column] [yasr_overall_rating] [amazon asin=B018IGMQEK&template=button] [/su_column] Of the best coolers on the market the Pelican is not only the most affordable model when compared with all other […]
10 Best Giant Coolers over 200-Quart
Giant coolers over 200-Quarts are great for commercial use, large groups or long hunting trips. I’ve checked out the best giant coolers on the market so you can find the right cooler for your budget. Whether you’re after a long term cooler that will keep ice for weeks or a short term cheaper cooler that […]
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 […]
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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 […]
How To Keep Ice Cream Frozen In a Cooler For Days: 5 PROVEN METHODS
Anyone who has tried to store ice cream in a cooler only to get it out and find that’s it’s melted into mushy liquid knows that it can be hard to keep ice cream frozen in a cooler. You can’t just put ice cream in a cooler with regular ice and expect it to stay […]
How To Keep Food Warm For Lunch Without a Thermos
A thermos is a great way to keep food warm for lunch but sometimes you don’t have access to one or don’t want to spend the money on a thermos if you’re not going to use it often. I personally don’t own a thermos and wanted to find out how to keep my lunch hot […]
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What Is The Biggest and Smallest Sized Hydro Flask?
Hydro Flask bottles come in all shapes and sizes but what is the biggest Hydro Flask size and what is the smallest Hydro Flask size and should you get these sizes or opt for something in between: The Biggest Sized Hydro Flask: 128 oz Oasis The biggest sized Hydro Flask is the 128 oz Oasis. […]
Do Hydro Flask Stainless Steel Bottles Cause Cancer?
Many people are moving away from plastic bottles in the fear it causes cancer. They are moving towards stainless steel bottles like Hydro Flask which are a great alternative to plastic and are more durable than glass or ceramic, which are the other viable alternatives. But do Hydro Flask bottles cause cancer and are they […]
How Do You Deep Clean a Hydro Flask?
Sometimes you’ve left your Hydro Flask too long between cleans or you’ve left a smoothie or old coffee and let it go bad in your Hydro Flask and it needs a deep clean. So how do you deep clean a Hydro Flask and get it back to brand new? To deep clean a Hydro Flask […]
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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 […]