Could I put a bag cooler inside of this full of ice to help keep it cool while I camp for a few days?
247915
Dont see why not if it can be one that does not leak. My unit failed after we used it 4 times so I took out the cooling unit and just use it as a normal cooler. We used it in the car and were happy with it, but after it failed I could not find a way to get repair parts for it, shame as 80$ is a lot to only have a small ice cooler.
247916
I think it would work fine, as it is a well-insulated cooler. It would be beneficial to plug it in for a time if you can. Just to add some more cold air to help keep the ice from melting. I have the adaptor to plug it into a regular outlet as well as the car outlet to take advantage of any power source I come across, and I'm happy with that as well.
247917
Yes. I do that, but if you'll do so I think you are better off with a well insulated yeti.
22621
You got to pack some ice in it if you want it to stay cool for more than one hr
1912737
Yes. If it is plugged in, it is a cool as a fridge. If unplugged overnight, have ice packs in the cooler and a blanket on top of the lid for insulation and your food will stay cold and fresh for the next day. If concerned, put a thermometer in it.
1763383
I travel about 1 hour each way to the store and back. I am assuming you are wanting to transport an ice cream cake. If that is the case I would freeze 2 - 20 ounce. Soda bottles to let the cooler get cold. If the day time temperature is in the mid-80s or above I would cover the box with an old quilt or blanket for additional indulagoon. I think this foldable cooler is a fantastic product.
1971411
yes, just make sure the temp difference between outside and inside isn't great. Like is shouldn't be freezing outside
1390521
I don't fill this bag with ice nor do I recommend. It has a zip out liner yet it has give to it so to dry it out daily would be a bother. I only dump ice into a cooler when it's a hard case cooler for canned or bottled beverages. Unsure of your needs...but I recommend that if you'll be putting food in the cooler (and not necessarily beverages only) that you use a Thermos ice mat ($1.49) on the bottom of the cooler, pack it AND use the Mueller ice bag ($6.49) placed on top of the packed food. I ALMOST guarantee you'll have an ice cube or two left in the ice bag after 24 hrs!! We, in the airline business use this method often. It's much easier to clean. We pack our food in plastic containers and ziplock baggies with zero concern for water logging our food.
1974573
It's not. It may stay cooler if your have ice or whatever in the cooler part.
763222
You sure can. I do it all the time and recommend it if your planning a road trip to cool it the night before. Works great as a spare fridge too of your hosting a party.
760209
I would think you could...but I would pack the in an upright position, but that is is me and I might consider dry ice, I believe it is colder. It would also depend on the temp outside and will you be able to put them in a freeze when you arrive, before serving them.
2226742
I have not used as a cooler. However I doubt it would work too well for that unless you made modifications. The plastic isn't super thick so you would be lacking in insulation. However, if you lined it with styrofoam first possibly it may keep things cold for a while. But do you really want to do all that for something that is going to provide minimal results at best. They make all kinds of nice coolers these days.
84747
Yes! There is a drain in back near the bottom. Also, I used this cooler for a week-long camping event last summer and it did well.
1184057
Probably, but the cooler is pretty light weight so keep the "load" down to a reasonable limit. There are coolers designed for seating, but maybe not in this size.
285885
You could, but of course the ice would melt and your items would get wet. I recommend the slim, flat, square ice packs. Two fit in the bottom, then you can put more in-between things. Or try the flexible ice packs, or a combination of the two types.
676868
I wouldn't recommend this for two reasons: first, the freezing process might cause the plastic liner to crack thereby ruining the bag for future use; second, a solid block of ice would not allow the bag to "mold itself" to the forehead, leg or other aching body part.
1467446
You just want to dump ice in it? I have camping ice such as blue ice or any other container you can freeze and put inside. I don't know if it leaks because this is the kind of ice I use when I use it. I live in Texas where it is very hot. Groceries get hot and melted, wilted and so forth just comming home from the stores. I use these bags as a way to keep my food from spoiling on the way home. Great for long trips to do the same provided you put ice packs in them.
2226741
There is no way this would work as a cooler. The inside is not completely closed off to the elements.
906315
no you best bet will be a regular cooler. I put a large ice pack in mine and by the end of the day it has melted, but it keeps it cool/cold until lunch but I am not in that extreme heat