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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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Best Soft Coolers With Hard Inner Liners: Leakproof and Easy To Clean
Having a soft cooler with a hard inner liner helps to make the cooler leakproof and it makes it much easier to clean. There are only a few brands of coolers that have hard plastic liners and some of them are better than others. Below is my list of the best soft coolers with hard […]
10 Best Waterproof Soft Coolers 2020: COMPLETELY LEAK PROOF
Having a soft cooler that is completely and utterly waterproof, both inside and out, can be extremely useful. It means you don't have to worry about water leaking out of your cooler if it tips over in your car or sploshes around whilst you are carrying your cooler to your next destination. There are now […]
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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 […]
20 Common Hydro Dipping Mistakes You Need To Avoid
Hydro dipping looks easy and straightforward but if you don't do it correctly you can end up with a bad and blotchy paint job that doesn't look nearly as good as you would like. There are some common hydro dipping mistakes that people that lead to a poor outcome. By avoiding these mistakes you increase […]
20 Simple Ways To Keep a Cooler Cold The Longest
Coolers are designed to stay cold and to keep ice frozen for an extended period of time. However, how well you pack and use your cooler can make a HUGE difference to how long it will stay cold for. Just throwing some ice in a cooler might be better than leaving the ice in a […]
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Should I Buy a Yeti Cooler? Reasons You Should or Shouldn’t Buy a Yeti Cooler
Yeti coolers have taken the world by storm offering a cooler so much better (but also so much more expensive) than other coolers on the market. Given their price you might be asking yourself “Should I buy a Yeti cooler?” Ultimately, you should buy a Yeti cooler if you can afford it and you want […]
Why Does My Yeti Lid Leak?
You may be wondering why does my Yeti lid leak when I'm in the car or when I put it in my bag? Isn't it meant to be completely leak proof? In a perfect world it would be great to be able to throw your Yeti cup in your bag or let it roll around […]
How To Get a Dent Out of a Hydro Flask (Or Any Other Vacuum Insulated Bottle)
It happens, you drop your Hydro Flask or it somehow accidentally gets a big dent in it. What can you do? Can you fix a dent in a Hydro Flask or do you need to throw it out and start all over again? Luckily there is one way that has been shown to fix dents […]
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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 […]
