Portable Ice
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75cm Halloween Portable Inflatable Ice Drinks Cooler $19.79 |
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VINTAGE PORTABLE SALOON BY “KROMEX” MADE IN THE USA-VERY UNIQUE, COOL ICE BUCKET $1.99 |
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Portable Ice Machine, Compact Countertop Cube Ice Maker w/ Dispenser $179.95 |
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Ultra Compact Portable Ice Maker Machine ~Koldfront Mini Countertop Tabletop NEW $134.95 |
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Stainless Steel Commercial Ice Maker ~Large Capacity Portable / Built-In Machine $945.00 |
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Commercial Ice Machine Built-In or Portable Large Capacity Stainless Steel Maker $949.00 |
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Portable Ice Maker Machine ~ Countertop / Tabletop Mini Compact EdgeStar IP210TI $199.00 |
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Portable Ice Maker w/ Dispenser, Haier Compact Countertop Ice Cube Machine $219.95 |
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Portable Ice Maker Tabletop Machine, Countertop Mini Cube Icemaker RIC-100 Red $199.00 |
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AWESOME SILVER PORTABLE EMERSON IM90 ICE MAKER! GREAT FOR TAILGATING! $102.50 |
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APW Wyott PCT-2 – 33-in Portable Ice Cooled Cold Well Table w/Steel Legs $817.27 |
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APW Wyott PCT-2S – 33-in Portable Ice Cooled Cold Well Table w/ Stainless Legs $919.06 |
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Portable Ice Maker, Compact Cube Machine, Mini Silver Tabletop Countertop Icebox $159.00 |
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Portable Ice Maker, Compact Countertop Icemaker Cube Machine, Tabletop IM-120B $169.00 |
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Portable Ice Maker Cube Machine w/ LCD, Compact Countertop Sunpentown IM-101 NEW $199.00 |
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Portable Ice Machine, Compact Black Cube Maker, Compact Tabletop Countertop $159.00 |
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Portable Ice Cube Machine / Maker, Compact Tabletop Sunpentown Platinum IM-100 $199.00 |
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Portable Stainless Steel Ice Maker, Compact Ice Cube Machine, Countertop IM-120S $189.00 |
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Stainless Steel Under Counter Ice Maker Machine, Portable or Built-In $279.00 |
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APW Wyott PCT-3 – 48-in Portable Ice Cooled Cold Well Table w/ Steel Legs $835.54 |
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Compact Portable Ice Maker Machine – Whynter SNO T-1A $299.00 |
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Stainless Steel Portable Ice Machine, Whynter T-2M Compact Cube Maker $349.00 |
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APW Wyott PCT-3S – 48-in Portable Ice Cooled Cold Well Table w/ Stainless Legs $1,013.02 |
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APW Wyott PCT-4 – Portable Ice Cooled Cold Well Table, 63.5-in, Steel Legs $958.21 |
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APW Wyott PCT-4S – 63.5-in Portable Ice Cooled Cold Well Table & Stainless Legs $1,155.70 |
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APW Wyott PCT-5 – 79-in Portable Ice Cooled Cold Well Table & Steel Legs $1,208.33 |
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APW Wyott PCT-5S – 79-in Portable Ice Cooled Cold Well Table w/ Stainless Legs $1,340.14 |
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New Koldfront White Compact Ice Cube Maker Portable $154.00 |
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Brand New Char-Broil 08401504 Grill2Go ICE Portable Gas Grill $179.89 |
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EdgeStar 65 lb. Capacity Full Size Portable Ice Machine – Stainless Steel/Black $1,404.00 |
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FF949 ESKIMO FATFISH WIDE BOTTOM POP UP PORTABLE 3-4 MAN ICE SHELTER $279.99 |
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COUNTERTOP ICE MAKER MACHINE 33lbs /day Self-Cleaning Portable Ready in 10 min. $375.00 |
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STAINLESS PORTABLE ICE CUBE MAKER MACHINE LCD DIGITAL IM-101S $215.99 |
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New Deluxe MTN Portable Countertop Desk Ice Cube Maker Machine 33 lbs/Day $149.95 |
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446. Sparklet Portable Manual Ice Crusher $2.99 |
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Sunpentown Portable Ice Maker with Stainless body IM-120S $169.36 |
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Sunpentown Portable Ice Maker – Silver IM-121S $169.36 |
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Sunpentown Portable Ice Maker – Black IM-120B $157.82 |
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Compact Portable Counter top cooler box Ice Cube Maker Machine 27 lbs new $129.99 |
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Ice Fishing Shanty 4 Person Pop Up Hut Portable Shelter Folding Tent Black NEW $124.88 |
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MicroLux ML350SS 35lb Portable Automatic Ice Cube Maker Machine $189.00 |
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Sunpentown Portable Ice Maker – Black IM-120B $157.82 |
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Sunpentown Portable Ice Maker with Stainless body IM-120S $169.36 |
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Sunpentown Portable Ice Maker – Silver IM-121S $169.36 |
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Vinotemp Portable Ice Maker Tabletop VT-ICEMP25 New $279.44 |
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Ice Fishing Shanty 4 Person Pop Up Hut Portable Shelter Folding Tent Black NEW $124.88 |
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Portable Ice Maker W/ Removable Basket – Silver by Sunp $247.50 |
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Portable Ice Maker W/ Removable Basket – Black by Sunpe $247.50 |
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CHILL OUT™ PORTABLE SALAD BAR HOLDS ICE TO KEEP FOOD SAFE BBQ PARTY DECK KITCHEN $27.95 |
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square Compact Portable Counter top cooler box Ice Cube Maker Machine 27 lbs new $134.95 |
Assessing the quality of a portable ice chest or cooler
Owning a cooler or ice chest is a necessity for various potential applications. Ranging from camping coolers, to marine ice chests, having a way to preserve your perishables (or keep your beer cold!) is an obvious but often neglected necessity. Not to say that the portable ice chest is a forgotten piece of equipment, rather the quality of iceboxes is often taken for granted.
In assessing the quality of a portable ice chest or cooler, it is necessary to consider the application of the cooler (camping cooler, marine cooler, etc.), construction of the cooler, and most importantly, its ice retention capabilities.
For the average camping trip, many families will opt for a low-end cooler, made of cheap plastic or poly. Perishables will be loaded in, along with adequate ice to keep their food cold for a few days. Although these types of ice boxes will keep food cold for a day or two, they won’t keep temperatures low enough to prevent spoiling inside of the ice chest. By the end of the first afternoon in the sun, a good portion of the ice will be gone, leaving the food to tread water until more ice arrives. One way to prevent unnecessary and premature spoilage, whether on the boat or camping, is by investing in a well-built portable ice chest. Construction is crucial to consider in choosing the best camping or boat cooler. A durable ice chest will not only stand up to external forces, but also keep the contents of the cooler safe.
In addition to the materials and construction of a portable ice chest, the ice retention dictates the overall quality of the cooler in question. Ice retention determines the aggregate temperature over time or how long the items inside the ice chest will hold. One overlooked method of improving ice retention that many coolers lack is a proper gasket that seals the unit closed. The lack of a quality gasket allows warm air in and cold air out, thus keeping food cold becomes next to impossible.
The construction of the cooler and the resulting ice retention capability makes purchasing such an ice box a decision of practicality. Buying a cooler that costs a little more but keeps food colder longer will pay for itself in terms of avoidable spoilages. Luckily, such a portable ice chest that takes all of the above cooler concerns into account already exists, designed by YETI.
Yeti ice chests are built with the outdoor enthusiast in mind. Constructed from heavy-duty roto-molded polyethylene (the same way kayaks are made), with up to 2” of insulation (depending on model), Yeti has taken the cooler game to the next level. High caliber construction coupled with freezer quality gasket technology eliminates air leaks that rob ice retention. The Yeti cooler is also durable—capable of withstanding predator attacks, keeping meals safe from bears and raccoons.
Investing in a robust and mobile ice chest such as a Yeti Cooler makes keeping food and drink cold for long periods possible. Purchasing a portable ice chest that offers the best ice retention, thus lower constant temperatures is the best way to keep perishables from spoiling while enjoying the outdoors.
About the Author
Helen Walker. A YETI Cooler is very high quality ice chest;combining the thick insulation with a quality sealing gasket gives YETI cooler superior ice retention.
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