Arctic Ice vs Yeti vs Cheap Os

DoubleEgger

I'm looking to buy a few ice packs for the Yeti Roadie and Hopper. Are the expensive ice packs worth the money? $60-70 for ice packs seems crazy. Just looking for packs to keep drinks etc cold for the day. Not going on an expedition anytime soon.

YukonRon

I use old medical Ice packs. Much cheaper, lasts a long time, cost is much lower. I have also used partially filled water water bottles frozen. Works great keeps things cold all day.

Wardster

Yep, frozen water bottle will keep in one of those for a long time.  Use them pre chill too.

johnmitchell

Michael .. You could make and freeze some slushies.. Dual purpose !!!

bgebrent

+1 frozen bottles. Although John's idea has merit!

Focker

One season in, my Arctic Ice Chillin Brews have payed for themselves.  2 XLs for each 35qt Pelican.  If it's longer than a weekend, then I add ice or use frozen water bottles.

Nice to grab and go from the freezer.
And even nicer to go waterless.

SGH

DoubleEgger said:

Just looking for packs to keep drinks etc cold for the day. Not going on an expedition anytime soon.

With the above said, the following will suite your needs well. They weigh 1 pound and cost 99 cents a piece at Family Dollar. During the offseason (winter) you can usually get them for about 50 cents. 

blasting

Wow, fake ice seems expensive.  

I've got 8 of these.  They moved with me to America - so they are at minimum 21 years old.  I'm sure I didn't pay more that 3 bucks each for them  - still use them daily.

Wardster

Focker said:

One season in, my Arctic Ice Chillin Brews have payed for themselves.  2 XLs for each 35qt Pelican.  If it's longer than a weekend, then I add ice or use frozen water bottles.

Nice to grab and go from the freezer.
And even nicer to go waterless.

They work that well?  No ice needed for a weekend?  Just these and they will keep drinks ice cold?

nolaegghead

Buy the cheap stuff.  That Yeti Ice is not going to make your food taste better or stay colder.

DoubleEgger

I've got a couple igloo max ice packs that work well. Thanks for confirming my initial thought. I'll find some on sale somewhere now that summer is over. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

nolaegghead said:

Buy the cheap stuff.  That Yeti Ice is not going to make your food taste better or stay colder.

that goes for the coolers too

DoubleEgger

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

nolaegghead said:

Buy the cheap stuff.  That Yeti Ice is not going to make your food taste better or stay colder.

that goes for the coolers too

With the REI dividends and their 20% coupon, I've been getting them cheaper than the other brands. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

DoubleEgger said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

nolaegghead said:

Buy the cheap stuff.  That Yeti Ice is not going to make your food taste better or stay colder.

that goes for the coolers too

With the REI dividends and their 20% coupon, I've been getting them cheaper than the other brands. 

I got a free hopper and I still feel like i got screwed somehow.

blasting

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

DoubleEgger said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

nolaegghead said:

Buy the cheap stuff.  That Yeti Ice is not going to make your food taste better or stay colder.

that goes for the coolers too

With the REI dividends and their 20% coupon, I've been getting them cheaper than the other brands. 

I got a free hopper and I still feel like i got screwed somehow.

I'd have sold that while it still had tags on it to a yeti fan.

Full disclosure, I'm drinking out of a yeti lowball as I type.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

blasting said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

DoubleEgger said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

nolaegghead said:

Buy the cheap stuff.  That Yeti Ice is not going to make your food taste better or stay colder.

that goes for the coolers too

With the REI dividends and their 20% coupon, I've been getting them cheaper than the other brands. 

I got a free hopper and I still feel like i got screwed somehow.

I'd have sold that while it still had tags on it to a yeti fan.

Full disclosure, I'm drinking out of a yeti lowball as I type.

should have. Oh well, if you need me, I'll be the stone cold pimp with the $400 soft-side cooler full of warm beers. 

nolaegghead

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

nolaegghead said:

Buy the cheap stuff.  That Yeti Ice is not going to make your food taste better or stay colder.

that goes for the coolers too

True.  So true.  You could argue paying more for extra heavy high end coolers helps with isometric conditioning.  And isotonic I suppose.

bgebrent

Honolaegghead said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

nolaegghead said:

Buy the cheap stuff.  That Yeti Ice is not going to make your food taste better or stay colder.

that goes for the coolers too

True.  So true.  You could argue paying more for extra heavy high end coolers helps with isometric conditioning.  And isotonic I suppose.

How does isometric relate to isotonic?  I look forward to your solution.

Eggcelsior

nolaegghead said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

nolaegghead said:

Buy the cheap stuff.  That Yeti Ice is not going to make your food taste better or stay colder.

that goes for the coolers too

True.  So true.  You could argue paying more for extra heavy high end coolers helps with isometric conditioning.  And isotonic I suppose.

Isotonic? Iso...Iso... Isotoners!

nolaegghead

Holding cooler.  Isometric.  Putting it down.  Isotonic.  You're welcome Dr.

nolaegghead

  

bgebrent

nolaegghead said:

Holding cooler.  Isometric.  Putting it down.  Isotonic.  You're welcome Dr.

Is your cooler truly isotonic?  Or is it isometric?  Or is it isosonic?  

blasting

bgebrent said:

Honolaegghead said:

You could argue paying more for extra heavy high end coolers helps with isometric conditioning.  And isotonic I suppose.

How does isometric relate to isotonic?  I look forward to your solution.

Some may not know this but @bgebrent  @nolaegghead and I grew up together.  I'm the guy on the right.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y43lKngRQE

nolaegghead

I totally understand buying a $500 coat when a $50 coat will keep you as warm.  I don't understand the $300 underwear though.

nolaegghead

I'm sure it makes sense to some.  And it's your money and you should spend it so it makes you happy.

Focker

Back on topic, I know, a buzzkill for a few..

Before the Chillin Brews I contemplated these cooler packs.  May even pick up some for my rtic soft 20 lunch pack.  They are dry.  Just add water, iron seam.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00V9ITMYC/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1474803185&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=arctic+ice&dpPl=1&dpID=51srLPizjgL&ref=plSrch