Do Coolers Lose Their Effectiveness Over Time?
I’ve owned my Yeti cooler for over 6 years now and that’s a long time to own anything, let alone a cooler. It got me wondering – how long you can expect your cooler to remain functional and do coolers…
Category Cooler FAQs
Who Makes and Manufactures Yeti Coolers?
YETI brand coolers have become increasingly popular in the last five years, along with the many other products they offer. The YETI name is displayed prominently on each product (and on the cooler, it’s found on almost every side). But…
Where Are Ozark Trail Coolers and Tumblers Made? USA or China?
Ozark Trail are Walmart’s brand of coolers and vacuum insulated tumblers and they are direct competitors to brands like Yeti and Hydro Flask. But are they made in the USA or are they made in China or some other overseas…
Are Lifetime Coolers Rotomolded?
Lifetime coolers are one of the best and cheapest alternatives to the Yeti cooler. They are even made in the USA! But are Lifetime coolers roto-molded like Yeti or do they use some other manufacturing techniqu? Lifetime coolers are NOT…
How Cold Is a Cooler Full Of Ice?
Coolers are a great way to keep food and drinks cold, but to make sure things don’t spoil it’s good to know exactly how cold a cooler full of ice is. How does it compare to your fridge or freezer…
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…
Is The Yeti Sidekick Dry Discontinued?
The Yeti SideKick dry is Yeti’s dry bag accessory that attaches to their soft sided Hopper coolers. It can also be use separately as a dry storage pouch. But with recent stock issues and certain colors being unavailable you may…
Why Are Cooler Lids Hollow? Plus How To Insulate It
Most people don’t realize it but if you’ve ever seen a cooler cut in half or broken through the lid of a cooler you’ll see that most cheap cooler lids are hollow. But why are cooler lids hollow? Do hollow…
How Long Can Raw Meat Stay In a Cooler?
Coolers are so well made these days that they typically keep meats and other foods fresher much longer than they did just a decade ago. Still, there are limits to what they can do and if you leave food too…
How Long Will Ice Cream Last in a Cooler?
If you’re hitting the road for a road trip, camping adventure or picnic and want to take some ice cream with you then you’ll want to keep that ice cream frozen so it’s not mushy or liquid when you go…