which is better , loose ice or ice packs for this cooler?
601582
Actually - I find no difference in either. The inside of this cooler is a hard plastic shell. It doesn't leak, so cubes work great. I usually use the ice packs because they seem to last longer. I very much like this cooler. I've had several over the years and think this is the best one.
601583
If I'm packing can soda's I'd use loose ice. If it's sandwiches andfried chicken I'd use packs. I usually put an ice cream bucket withice from my refrig.
265681
i recommend the ice packs that you activate in your freezer. about 6 of them.
1334032
Ice packs would keep any food items cooler. Based on the presumption that a full freezer keeps items cold longer in a power outage, the more ice packs will keep food cold longer.Putting the bag in the freezer prior to going to the store would provide minimal to zero increase in the efficiency of the bag.
687078
The only thing I can think of is that the contour of the ice pack makes it sit right against the bottles, and it's sized just right so the bottles don't tip. Other than that it's probably the same as any other cooler.
572864
I did not use ice packs. I froze bottles of water. I would leave around seven in the morning and the water was still mostly frozen at three and four in the afternoon. I do not know how long an ice pack would last but it would be at least as long as in any other bag of this type. I would recommend this bag to anyone. It is a good quality cooler.
2233575
I don't know the difference between the two packs but the cooler is waterproof. We packed it daily for two weeks at the beach.
186687
Ice pack does freeze solid. As for using it in your cooler, I'm uncertain as to how long it will remain solid. I'd suggest just trying it out. However, I think it might work. My use of it is for therapy purposes, and I would highly recommend it for that. It's better than any locally sold.
1842872
I have used the tote without a nice pack for groceries if I have a stop or 2 before getting home, but otherwise I believe this or any other cooler would need some type of ice pack to truly keep the food cold. It is an awesome cooler tote...this and another Rachel Ray tote are the best I've owned. Highly recommend it.
2178724
I don't think there would be enough room under it to get an ice pack in place. The fans do a great job all alone for my computer, its 15" and has been much cooler now that I have this.
2145576
Not reg ice in that bag cuz it cloth out cover and in plastic protect wet .... i most use freeze packs.. easy clean in bag with towel that normal sweat from freeze packs ...
1776197
It comes w/ice pack but I fill w/ice cubes. Definitely cools air. Loud on high, not bad on M & quiet on low.
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
285884
I haven't done that because I have a fridge at work to keep my lunch cool. I would probably try using those ice packs to keep your stuff cool versus ice...I have used them before and it keeps my stuff cool all day.
1552184
It comes with two refillable ice packs. They are a bit leaky as the lids don't latch on tight, but if you store them in the freezer so they aren't lying flat, there should be no issues. My biggest thing is I have yet to find replacement packs, so I always have to be on top of getting them back into the freezer.
1787347
Freeze. They feel like they are gel filled but the freeze hard. Like any ice pack you would get with a small cooler.
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.
1181198
I also ordered the bigger one and it is much better. I would say the ice packs did not stay frozen that long in this one. Somewhat disappointed.