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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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
10 Best Tailgating Coolers For Any Tailgate Party
A good tailgating party needs a great tailgate cooler for your food and even more importantly for your beverages. Here are the 10 best tailgate coolers to suit any budget. Tailgate parties are great fun and your cooler is going to be your most used item at the party with your grill coming in a […]
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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Spray Foam Cooler Lid Insulation Guide: Keep Ice Longer
While coolers are designed to insulate and keep ice from melting a lot of the cheaper coolers out there don’t have insulation in the lid. The lid is just an empty piece of plastic with air inside and this lets a lot of heat through causing your ice to melt faster. You can use spray […]
How To Stay Warm in a Wetsuit
Wetsuits are a great way to keep your body warm in cold temperatures but sometimes even with a good wetsuit you can still get extremely cold in the water. Getting cold doesn’t feel nice and it sucks when you have to cut your surf or your scuba dive short because you’re too cold. So how […]
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 To Turn On Ember Mug and Ember Travel Mug
The Ember Mug is a battery powered mug that keeps your drinks at the perfect temperature. It’s a smart mug that knows what temperature you like your drink and will hold it there as long as it’s connected to power or has power left in the battery. Whether you recently purchased an Ember Mug or […]
Are Yeti, Igloo, Coleman and Other Coolers BPA Free?
I was recently looking into how to keep things hot in a cooler and came across this idea of “Cooler Corn” where you put boiling water in a cooler to cook corn. Some people said you could do it while others said it was dangerous and could cause plastic leeching. So I wanted to do […]
How To Turn Any 5-Gallon Bucket Into a Cooler: 5 UNQIUE METHODS
There are 2 main ways to turn a 5-gallon bucket into a cooler. Either add a cheap styrofoam liner or get an insulated liner and caddy for your cooler. Both of these methods will add insulation to your bucket, turning it into a cooler and helping you keep ice and cold drinks all day long. […]
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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 […]