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GuideHow to pack a cooler so ice lasts longerIce life depends as much on how you pack as on which cooler you own. A few habits, done in the right order, make the same bag of ice last noticeably longer.Read more GuideBlock ice vs cubed ice vs dry iceEach type of ice does a different job. Block ice lasts, cubes cool quickly, and dry ice is a different material altogether that demands real safety care.Read more GuideHow to keep a cooler cold longerCold is a battle against heat from the sun, the air and the lid. The cooler you own matters, but where you put it and how you use it often matters more.Read more GuideHow to secure a cooler in a truck bed or on an off-road rigA loaded cooler is heavy cargo, and heavy cargo moves. Securing it protects the cooler, your vehicle, and everyone and everything around it.Read more GuideHow to keep cans from getting crushed in a coolerDented, split and rattled cans are mostly a packing problem. Put things in a smart order, stop the load from shifting, and your cans will arrive in shape.Read more GuideHow to clean and deodorize a coolerA cooler that smells like last summer is a problem with a simple fix. Wash it, treat the smell, and let it dry fully before it goes in storage.Read more GuideRotomolded vs standard coolersRotomolded coolers have a reputation for toughness and long ice life, while standard coolers win on weight and price. Here is how to decide which one belongs in your truck.Read more GuideHow long does food stay safe in a cooler?The answer is a temperature, not a number of days. Cold food needs to stay at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, and that depends on your ice, your cooler and how you use it.Read more GuideOpen container laws: a general overviewOpen container laws are about alcohol in vehicles. They vary by state and locality, so this is a general overview and not legal advice.Read more GuideThe camping cooler checklistA cooler that works well starts before you leave the driveway. This checklist covers the steps from prep to cleanup so nothing important gets forgotten.Read more

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