How to keep ice, food and drinks cold in a cooler all day long

May 09, 2023

Coolers are meant to keep ice frozen and tasty food and drink cold and ready to enjoy whenever and wherever the mood strikes you. But as we all know, it doesn't always work that way. If you’ve experienced the dreaded cooler slush puddle, leaving you with floating drinks, soggy sandwiches, and disappointment, you’re not alone! When the weather heats up, even a great cooler may struggle to protect your food and drinks from peril. Luckily, there are several steps you can take to ensure your cooler gets the job done, keeping your food and drinks frosty fresh and at the ready all day long. Here are some easy tips for how to keep ice, food, and drinks cold in a cooler, even when temperatures rise.

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