Lincoln Outfitters released their line of roto-molded hard coolers back in 2018 and a new line of soft-sided coolers earlier this year. And while they’ve developed a decent reputation as a solid budget alternative to Yetis, they’re far from perfect. …
I was at a barbecue at a friend’s house a few weeks back and happened to notice that our drinks were being kept in a Moosejaw cooler. I remember Moosejaw from back in college when it was one of the…
Moosejaw, a subsidiary of Dick’s Sporting Goods specializing in outdoor gear, has been selling hiking and camping gear from their online and brick and mortar stores for more than the last three decades. And over the last few years, they’ve…
Over the last few years, Yeti Coolers have become the new standard for quality hard coolers with ridiculous ice retention. Naturally, other manufacturers have been trying to ride the wave and make similar coolers for a more affordable price. None…
The average wine bottle is just under 12 inches (or 30 cm) in height, meaning that most Yeti Coolers can comfortably hold a couple of wine bottles laid out on their side. The problem is, if you’re drinking sparkling wine…
A common problem with coolers as they age or get left out in the sun is that the lid can begin to warp so that it no longer sits flush with the body of the cooler. This actually seems to…
Whether you buy an expensive cooler from Yeti or a cheap cooler from Igloo or Walmart a common problem with a lot of coolers as they age is that the lids begin to warp and bend upwards – ruining the…
Most of Yeti’s soft-sided coolers and lunch boxes use Yeti’s patented HydroLok Zipper, which is completely leak-proof and specially designed to keep the cold air in your cooler, where it belongs. For the most part, they’re durable, dependable zippers —…
Igloo’s Trailmate Journey and Trailmate Marine Coolers are ultra-portable wheeled coolers with a slick design and tons of features. At first glance, the two coolers may seem pretty much identical. It’s hard to tell whether or not they are any…
Ever since Yeti Coolers exploded in popularity, many smaller brands have stepped in, trying to make a Yeti-like cooler that works just as well but at a more affordable price point. Canada’s Chilly Moose is one of those brands and,…