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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 […]
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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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 […]
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 […]
12 Best Large Soft Sided Coolers 2020: Big is Better
If you’re searching for a large soft sided cooler with that extra size and capacity to hold ALL your food and drinks for your next picnic, barbecue or outdoors adventure then there are a lot of different options on the market. These soft coolers come in big sizes and are large enough to fit around […]
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How To Keep Food Warm For Lunch Without a Thermos
A thermos is a great way to keep food warm for lunch but sometimes you don’t have access to one or don’t want to spend the money on a thermos if you’re not going to use it often. I personally don’t own a thermos and wanted to find out how to keep my lunch hot […]
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 […]
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 Much Does NMN Cost in Australia? Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Pricing
Like a lot of people I’ve been very interested in the longevity research and suplements/molecules that can help us to live longer and live better. One of the molecules that seems really promising in mouse and primate studies is nicotinamide mononucleotide. However, when I looked into getting some of this I found that it is […]
Can You Microwave Lube? EXPLODING LUBRICANT BOTTLE
You may notice that when you go to use lube it can feel quite cold on your skin. This makes for a pretty unpleasant experience. Can you microwave lube in order to bring it up to temperature? What happens when you microwave lube? Does the consistency change and does it warm up quickly? I couldn’t […]
What Size Cooler Do You Need For Elk? EXPLAINED IN DETAIL
If you’re heading off on your first Elk hunt a common question that gets asked is “What size cooler or coolers do I need for Elk?” I hunted the web and collected all the advice so you know exactly what size cooler you need. For boned out Elk you will need a minimum of a […]
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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 […]