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Yeti 50 ice test.

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    lousubcap said:
    @SGH- if you want to closely check w/o opening I'm sure you could give the cooler a good shake and see if you hear any ice collisions-
    Indeed my friend. I shake it everyday. However once it gets down to only a few slivers she will go quite. On day 10 when I shook the Pelican, I didn't hear anything. But there were a few very small pieces remaining when I opened it. Going to do the Yeti the same way to be fair in the test. You know, I'm kind of cheering for the Yeti. I'm starting to really like their stuff. 

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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
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    How about this one Scottie?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2v_BnDNpds

     

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • SGH
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    Jeepster47 said:
    How about this one Scottie?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2v_BnDNpds

     
    Brother, I had to watch it twice. Funny stuff right there!! 

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  • SGH
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    @RRP
    Is this the 10oz I heard you mention somewhere? Never saw this one before. 

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  • RRP
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    LOL - why not get extra mileage when you can!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • dboram
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    @RiverDoc Did you test that Yeti ice yet?
    Houston, Texas
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  • RiverDoc
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    @dboram the 4lb yeti ice went in my hopper today . I'm going to post a thread tomorrow pm about the ice and a hopper, to keep pics off of this thread. But so far awesome. After about 8hrs I checked and the ice had froze to the yeti ice. I'll post pics tomorrow. 
    -Todd
    Franklin N.C. LBGE and a SBGE
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  • SGH
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    dboram said:
    @RiverDoc Did you test that Yeti ice yet?
    I went to pick up some Yeti Ice this morning but they were out of stock. They had something there that caught my eye. It was called Alaskan Artic Ice. It was 5 pounds, (one pound heavier than Yeti) and about 12 bucks cheaper. I have never tried it so I can't vouch for how it works. I can't help but to wonder if it's basically the same stuff though. Just thought I would share. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • SGH
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    RiverDoc said:
    @dboram the 4lb yeti ice went in my hopper today . I'm going to post a thread tomorrow pm about the ice and a hopper, to keep pics off of this thread. But so far awesome. After about 8hrs I checked and the ice had froze to the yeti ice. I'll post pics tomorrow. 
    Standing by and look forward to your review. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • SGH
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    Hope this works.
    http://youtu.be/GPKIC0PL5X4

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  • RiverDoc
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    @SGH did you get one of those? The video sounds impressive
    -Todd
    Franklin N.C. LBGE and a SBGE
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  • SGH
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    RiverDoc said:
    @SGH did you get one of those? The video sounds impressive
    No sir, I did not. But after some research I'm considering getting one. I should have grabbed it while I was there. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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    SGH said:
    RiverDoc said:
    @SGH did you get one of those? The video sounds impressive
    No sir, I did not. But after some research I'm considering getting one. I should have grabbed it while I was there. 
    It seems impressive, especially at that price

    -Todd
    Franklin N.C. LBGE and a SBGE
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  • DoubleEgger
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    SGH said:
    dboram said:
    @RiverDoc Did you test that Yeti ice yet?
    I went to pick up some Yeti Ice this morning but they were out of stock. They had something there that caught my eye. It was called Alaskan Artic Ice. It was 5 pounds, (one pound heavier than Yeti) and about 12 bucks cheaper. I have never tried it so I can't vouch for how it works. I can't help but to wonder if it's basically the same stuff though. Just thought I would share. 
    It is my understanding that the Yeti Ice is no different that any other brand. 
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  • Hi54putty
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    SGH said:
    dboram said:
    @RiverDoc Did you test that Yeti ice yet?
    I went to pick up some Yeti Ice this morning but they were out of stock. They had something there that caught my eye. It was called Alaskan Artic Ice. It was 5 pounds, (one pound heavier than Yeti) and about 12 bucks cheaper. I have never tried it so I can't vouch for how it works. I can't help but to wonder if it's basically the same stuff though. Just thought I would share. 
    Artic Ice is awesome. A superior product in my mind. I have been very impressed with the 2 five pound units I bought. It's the same concept as Yeti but a better execution. 
    XL,L,S 
    Winston-Salem, NC 
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  • Hi54putty
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    They have a few different versions that all perform differently. It's worth a quick visit to their website to see which one is best for you. I like Alaska. They are also available on Amazon Prime. 
    XL,L,S 
    Winston-Salem, NC 
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  • SGH
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    Well fellows, the test is over. It didn't make the 10 days in the brutal sun. I will post pics and temps tomorrow. 

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  • nolaegghead
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    So it didn't make it past 5 days.   To be fair, you should test the pelican and yeti side by side.
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  • RiverDoc
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    Hi54putty said:
    They have a few different versions that all perform differently. It's worth a quick visit to their website to see which one is best for you. I like Alaska. They are also available on Amazon Prime. 
    Funny thing if you google Alaskan ice and not artic ice you get a totally different product!
    -Todd
    Franklin N.C. LBGE and a SBGE
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  • SGH
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    nolaegghead said:
    So it didn't make it past 5 days.   To be fair, you should test the pelican and yeti side by side.
    I feel it's the size difference. The Pelican will hold almost double the amount of ice. I feel that a larger Yeti like a 105 would have made it just like the Pelican 95 did. Alas, the little 50 did not. 5 days in the back of a black pickup in the direct sun ain't bad though. With the exception of today, everyday has been right at 100 degrees or a 100 degrees. Night time temps in the 80's. All in all I was impressed with the little 50. I may sit it in the shade and run the same test again. The direct sunlight for 12+ hours a day is brutal.  

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Photo Egg
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    I think you are spot on with your volume of starting ice per cooler.
    Agree, 4-5 days in direct sunlight is a killer...

    Ended up finding another good price on the 45qt Pelican in Tan on Walmart online. Free shipping to my local store for $188.
    The 35qt was $199.99 in the store. Go figure.

    Thanks again for all the information.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • KiterTodd
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    Jeeeeeezus, son....  is your ice done melting yet?!?!   What happened?  Inquiring minds want to know!!!  :lol: 

    (by the way, thanks for the RTIC cooler link. I just passed that to a friend who just told me he paid three hundred f-ing dollars for a Yeti.)
    LBGE/Maryland
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  • SGH
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    KiterTodd said:
    Jeeeeeezus, son....  is your ice done melting yet?!?!   What happened?  Inquiring minds want to know!!!  :lol: 

    (by the way, thanks for the RTIC cooler link. I just passed that to a friend who just told me he paid three hundred f-ing dollars for a Yeti.)
    Yes sir, the Yeti 50 gave up the ghost yesterday. Going to post my findings tonight when I have time. And you are more than welcome for the RTI link. I hope that they turn out to be great coolers and that everyone enjoys them. 

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  • blind99
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    A little hijack of your thread here but sort of relevant. I put 40lb of ice in the tank in Saturday. Two days later with daytime temps in the 80s there's plenty of ice left. 




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  • DaveRichardson
    DaveRichardson Posts: 2,324
    edited July 2015
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    So far, my experience with the Yeti Ice has been good. It's in a cheapo soft side cooler in the hot Myrtle Beach sun. It's kept the kids water cold. Also, on the road trip from Atlanta up here, it actually froze on the the little one's yogurt tubes solid. 

    Ive got got several more days up here with the Yeti Ice, I think she'll do fine. 

    LBGE #19 from North GA Eggfest, 2014

    Stockbridge, GA - just south of Atlanta where we are covered up in Zombies!  #TheWalkingDead films practically next door!

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  • stevesails
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    The question is.    How cold was the ice when you started?  
    XL   Walled Lake, MI

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  • Mikee
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    Filling a cooler full of ice is not going to determine how long it will retain ice when it used in the real world. Packing a 50qt cooler full of ice is certainly going to last much longer than packing it with 40qts of items and 10qts of ice.

    Packing it full of ice and seeing how long it last will give a good indication as to how much ice will be melted, on average, per day. That will allow for planning on ice replenishment.

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  • DMW
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    @Mikee - been awhile, are you ready to share your sweat BBQ sauce and pizza dough recipe? :smiley: 
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • Mikee
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    Not right now! Your a real crowd pleaser to say the least!  

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  • SGH
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    Mikee said:

    Filling a cooler full of ice is not going to determine how long it will retain ice when it used in the real world. 

    As a boat owner, filling the cooler full of ice and seeing how long it will last is about as real world as it gets. There is always a cooler full of ice only on the boat that is used to replenish other coolers that are used for drinks or fish. So you see, depending on your intended use for the cooler,  this test was about as real world as it gets. 



    stevesails said:
    The question is.    How cold was the ice when you started?  
    Random readings with a temp gun gave a average of 18 degrees. Give or take a little either way. 

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