How-To Use & Care

Seven field-tested accessories extend cold time, keep food safely below 40°F, and cut ice runs and waste - delivering more cold per dollar without upgrading your cooler.

Keep medications safely between 2–8°C using lab-tested metrics and simple packing rules. Learn the exact ice-per-quart-per-hour needed, when to use 4°C gel packs, how openings cut hold time, and how to validate your setup before travel.

Use a 2:1 ice-to-content ratio to make soft coolers perform predictably in heat. Apply pre-chilling, ice layering, zoning, and access control to extend hold time, protect food safety, and cut downtime.

Stop musty odors at the source with a quick drain, vinegar gasket flush, and sun-dry routine, plus targeted weekly deep cleaning and smart seasonal storage. Keep the cooler sanitary, odor-free, and efficient - protecting food safety and ice life without harsh chemicals.

Get field-tested, climate-specific tactics to keep food safe and drinks cold while spending less - covering ice choice, pre-chilling, shade and packing techniques, smarter draining, and a simple calculator to right-size your ice. Optimize for cold hours per dollar in desert heat, tropical humidity, and freezing conditions.