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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 […]
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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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 […]
15 Best Hunting Coolers: Keep Your Elk, Deer and Wild Game Cold
If you're heading out on a hunt the last thing you want is your meat getting spoiled because your cooler couldn't keep it cold long enough and it spoiled, or because you couldn't fit it all in. You also don't want to fill up your cooler with all your game meat only to have the […]
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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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 […]
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 […]
12 Simple Ways To Open a Stuck Yeti Lid (That Actually Work)
Yeti bottles are great at keeping drinks cold and they are built so well they are extremely unlikely to break or leak. However, they do have a downside. Sometimes carbonated drinks or smoothies/juice can produce gases and build up so much pressure inside your Yeti bottle that the lid gets completely stuck on. Drinks getting […]
Frequently Asked Questions You ask, we answer
How Long Does a Thermos Keep Soup Hot?
Insulated Thermos flasks are a great way to keep soup hot for lunch on a cold day. But how long does a thermos keep soup hot and is it safe to keep soup hot all day or can it go off? A thermos can keep soup hot for around 4-7 hours or more. Make sure […]
Why Is My Hydro Flask Sweating?
Hydro Flasks are meant to hold ice cold drinks for 24+ hours and apparently they aren't meant to sweat. I've noticed some sweating on mine around the top and I know other people have entire Hydro Flasks that sweat. So I wanted to work out why is my Hydro Flask sweat and what should I […]
Are ORCA Coolers Made In The USA? ORCA Company Questions Answered
Are Orca Coolers made in the USA? Where are they made? Orca coolers are completely made and manufactured locally in the USA. They have 2 manufacturing plants on in Nashville, Tennessee where the company started and one in Streetsboro, Ohio. Their plant is located at 3287 Franklin Limestone Rd Suite 301, Antioch, TN 37013, USA […]
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How Much Does Dry Ice Cost? What Should You Pay?
Dry ice (frozen carbon dioxide) is a great alternative to regular ice in coolers if you want to keep items frozen. It's also used to make spooky fog drinks on halloween or used for shipping cold items. But if you want to get some dry ice how much should you expect to pay and how […]
Where To Buy Dry Ice: Find Dry Ice Near You
Dry ice (or frozen carbon dioxide) has many different uses from creating a fog effect in halloween drinks to frozen food storage as well as a variety of commercial uses. But if you need to get some dry ice where can you buy it from and how much is it roughly going to cost you? […]
Where Are RTIC Coolers and Tumblers Made? USA or China?
RTIC Coolers are a popular competitor to Yeti coolers. But are they made in the USA or are they made overseas in China or another location? RTIC Coolers as well as their tumblers, bottles and other products are made and manufactured in China. The company is open and honest about this as it allows them […]
Can You Wear a Life Jacket While Surfing?
If you're coming from another water sport like whitewater kayaking or even paddle boarding you may be wondering if you can wear a life jacket while surfing and if you should bother. You might be new to surfing and feel like you need to wear a life jacket to be safe or you may be […]
How to Clean a Moldy Cooler: Quick & Easy Methods
There’s nothing worse than going to pack a cooler only to realize there is mold inside. Mold will grow nearly anywhere, and the dark, damp inside of a cooler is one of its favorite places to flourish. Many times I've brought my cooler back from a trip away and leaving it too long before emptying […]
How to Transport Frozen Food in a Car
Whether you're bringing home frozen food from the supermarket or if you're doing a cross-country road trip you may want to keep food frozen in your cooler so it doesn't spoil. But cars can get really hot and unless you store your frozen food correctly it's going to thaw quickly in the car and potentially […]
