Ice Chests?
#1
Posted 01 July 2010 - 09:05 PM
I know block ice lasts longer but I need cubes for my buddy, Jack Daniels!!!
I was looking at the Yeti the other day. $$$$$$$$$
Are they worth it? Are there any better? How long can they hold ice under normal circumstances?
Thanks in advance!!!
#2
Posted 01 July 2010 - 09:49 PM
#3
Posted 01 July 2010 - 09:54 PM
I have an ancient Igloo that holds cubed ice for 3 days and a newer Coleman Extreme that will hold for 5 days in good conditions.
I know block ice lasts longer but I need cubes for my buddy, Jack Daniels!!!
I was looking at the Yeti the other day. $$$$$
Are they worth it? Are there any better? How long can they hold ice under normal circumstances?
Thanks in advance!!!
I have been around Yeti's on several river trips in very hot weather. They perform really great. As you point out they are very expensive. One of the better coolers out there used to be named "Gott". They were sold to Rubbermaid and I use one of those as well as Igloos. Personally, I don't think I will ever spend 3-$500.00 on a cooler. But my life is governed by cash flow (or the lack thereof). I guess if I had the money I might invest in a Yeti, but I rarely am gone more than a week at a time. The other downside I see with the Yeti is they are Heavy. I don't think I would want to be hucking one of those in and out of a boat every day for two or three weeks. I guess it depends on how long your typical trip lasts.
I'm not sure my long reply was helpful, but I hope it helps a little.
Good camping,
Paul
#4
Posted 01 July 2010 - 09:59 PM
I bought a 45 qt Yeti and used it on two short trips in warm weather(90), the ice was about 80% after 3 days. My rig is undergoing a major overhaul so I have not been able to go out and really give it a good test on the road.I have an ancient Igloo that holds cubed ice for 3 days and a newer Coleman Extreme that will hold for 5 days in good conditions.
I know block ice lasts longer but I need cubes for my buddy, Jack Daniels!!!
I was looking at the Yeti the other day. $$$$$$$$$
Are they worth it? Are there any better? How long can they hold ice under normal circumstances?
Thanks in advance!!!
The build is quality and I threw my Coleman on the curb for the neighbors. I would never pay $280 for a cooler, but I had a AMX gift card that was expiring so I pulled the trigger. When I get back from my trip, I will give it a whirl on the patio, it is only 110 today, and see how long it takes for the ice to turn into steam.
#5
Posted 01 July 2010 - 10:13 PM
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#6
Posted 01 July 2010 - 11:27 PM
The trick is that the ice only cooler is packed with rock salt and cube ice (about 1 part salt to 10 parts ice), and block ice (to be transfered to the other cooler) in waterproof containers, such as plastic milk jugs. The salted ice will quickly become VERY cold water and stay below 32F for at least a week. By keeping the transfer ice in waterproof containers, it won't melt. It helps that I only open this cooler when I need more ice - once every few days. It's like keeping a freezer full of ice to used as needed. When I move the blocks of ice, I wipe or rinse them off to get rid of the salt water.
I don't know, but suspect that if you packed cube ice in a tupper ware container, it would keep just as well as cube ice in your freezer at home.
Keep in mind when you dump the salt water, that it is just that - salt water, so don't just dump it any place, because nothing will grow there for a long time.
#7
Posted 01 July 2010 - 11:31 PM
Making your own blocks in tupperware allows you to use different sizes and not just the big 10# block from the store. I like blocks bigger than cubes and smaller than the big blocks. My wife even made a lot of "giant" cubes using one of those silicon muffin pans. They last so much longer than regular cubes and aren't inconvenient like blocks.
Now, just roaming around in a stock Land Cruiser (not stock for long though... bawahahha [evil laugh])
#8
Posted 02 July 2010 - 04:24 AM
"Not all who wander are lost. Except Ted, he's usually lost." Dirty Dog
#9
Posted 02 July 2010 - 06:36 PM
#10
Posted 02 July 2010 - 08:26 PM
Google Yeti vs Coleman and you will find some test results on side by side, if I new how I would post but I am not that smart.I decided on the coleman a couple of years ago from the results, price and weight of the coolers.I have since purchased a 12v freezer only because I am in a Tacoma and lost a lot of storage space compared to my CC Ford.
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