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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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
10 Best Pink Coolers: Yeti, ORCA, RTIC and other Pink Ice Chests
If the standard white or tan cooler coolers aren’t really your style then you may want to buy a pink cooler. Maybe you want to support breast cancer awareness or maybe you just like the color and want to show off your feminine side. Perhaps you’re buying a cooler as a present for a special […]
What Is The Most Expensive Cooler in the World!?
Coolers these days seem to be getting more and more expensive as time goes on. But what is THE most expensive cooler you can buy? I did a bunch of research to find out the most expensive cooler overall as well as what coolers are most expensive per Quart. The most expensive cooler is the […]
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10 Best Homemade Ice Packs For Coolers: How To
One of the best (and cheapest) ways to pack your cool and keep things cold for longer is to use ice packs. Unlike loose ice, ice packs don’t make everything wet when they melt and you can also reuse them over and over again making them very cost effective. However, buying multiple ice packs can […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Are Hydro Flask’s Bulletproof? Are They That Strong?
Hydro Flasks are known as extremely durable stainless steel water bottles that can also keep water cold for a really long period of time. But how strong are Hydro Flasks and are Hydro Flasks bulletproof? If you were to actually shoot a Hydro Flask would the bullet bounce off it or go right through it? […]
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 […]
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 […]