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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 […]

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 […]

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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10 Coolers Like Yeti With Wheels: Cheaper Options

Yeti coolers are great but they are extremely heavy. Most Yeti coolers don’t have wheels and the Yeti Haul, which has wheels, is extremely expensive. Here are 10 coolers like Yeti but with wheels so you don’t have to break your back carrying them. The good news is most of them are significantly cheaper than […]

Best Coolers For Holding Ice: Keep Ice For Days

Coolers these days can hold ice for days or even weeks at a time, but some coolers hold ice much better than others allowing you to keep things cold for longer. So what are the best coolers for holding ice and which of these coolers can keep ice the longest? What Affects a Coolers Ability […]

What Size Cooler Do You Need For Elk? EXPLAINED IN DETAIL

If you’re heading off on your first Elk hunt a common question that gets asked is “What size cooler or coolers do I need for Elk?” I hunted the web and collected all the advice so you know exactly what size cooler you need. For boned out Elk you will need a minimum of a […]

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What To Do If You Have a Hydro Flask Paint Chip!

Hydro Flask water bottles are powder coated and while this is a durable layer of paint it isn’t completely damage proof and it can scratch and chip. So what can you do if your Hydro Flask gets a paint chip? Will Paint Chips, Scratches or Dent Effect The Performance of My Hydro Flask? Hydro Flask […]

How To Make Ice Last Longer In A Cooler

If you’re going to investing in a high-end cooler worth hundreds of dollars it’s worth learning how to make ice last longer in a cooler. Take your awesome cooler and give it the right conditions and ice can last for up to 10 days or more. Take the exact same cooler and put it in the […]

How To Clean a Yeti MagSlider Lid: 8 Steps With Pictures

Yeti MagSlider lids are great lids and they stop your drink spilling from your Yeti Tumbler cup. But if you don’t clean them properly then they can build up mold which is dangerous to drink from and can cause health problems. Cleaning your Yeti MagSlider lid isn’t difficult, in fact one of the great things […]

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How Many Hydro Flask Sizes Are There?

Hydro Flask bottles started with just 2 sizes but they now come in a variety of different sizes. You may be wondering how many Hydro Flask sizes are there? I’ve recently written an article on the best Hydro Flask sizes so I’ve done my research and worked out exactly how many sizes of Hydro Flask […]

How Do Yeti Tumblers Work To Keep Beverages Cold/Hot?

Yeti Tumblers work really well to keep beverages cool or hot for very long periods of time. But how exactly do Yeti Tumblers keep your beverages cold or hot? Yeti tumblers are made of vacuum sealed stainless steel. The vacuum is what keeps out the majority of the heat by stopping heat conduction and convection. […]

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Can You Put A HydroFlask In The Fridge/Freezer? Plus Other Common Questions

HydroFlasks are popular water bottles that are rugged and feature double walled vacuum insulation to keep your drinks all day. Can You Refrigerate a HydroFlask? HydroFlasks have double walled vacuum sealed insulation. Can you refrigerate them, does it work and will you damage your HydroFlask by doing this? Yes you can refrigerate HydroFlask bottles and […]

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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 […]