BEST Camping Cooler Mod

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  • Опубліковано 19 жов 2024

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  • @Duke_loves_aubrey
    @Duke_loves_aubrey 6 років тому +40

    Another idea for you is to use an old empty gallon jug of milk or 2 liter and fill it with water and freeze it and stick it in the foam coolers to keep things cool in there and as it thaws you can drink the water. Saves space and adds some drinking water to the cooler without taking up space.

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  6 років тому +1

      Yes, great idea and I have done so in the past. I usually don't because I have such a small freezer at home and no room to freeze jugs or liters.

    • @DavidSerhienko
      @DavidSerhienko 6 років тому +3

      A good alternate, since you don't have room to freeze jugs/liters would be to make Polar Bear Tubes out of PVC pipe and salt water.
      ua-cam.com/video/MaorcWZKJA0/v-deo.html has a straight forward howto.

    • @bobbysilver272
      @bobbysilver272 6 років тому +2

      Good idea, but make sure you don't get any meat bacteria on the water container, especially around the mouth of the jug. Put the Jug in a polythene bag to be extra safe.

    • @scruffy281
      @scruffy281 4 роки тому

      Great Idea Travis....I am doing this to!! Thanks and God Bless!!❤️

  • @michaelcolloton6971
    @michaelcolloton6971 2 роки тому +3

    Truly excellent video. I I did my Lifetime 55 a different way, but the principal is the same: additional insulation is always a good idea.

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  2 роки тому

      Thanks Michael. Hey, I JUST bought the Lifetime 55 this summer too!! Have vids coming about that. Hope you subscribed and thanks for watching. Happy Camping. 😀

    • @chriskibodeaux9818
      @chriskibodeaux9818 2 місяці тому

      This is the dumbest video ever! He did nothing and didn’t modify anything!

  • @dozer1642
    @dozer1642 6 років тому +40

    Ok, I consider myself pretty much THE expert when it comes to how to pack ice chests for a camping trip.
    Having said that, I clicked on this video with the intention of commenting on how your ideas could use improvement.
    DUDE! Your system is awesome!
    I have made my own ice chests to improve on what is available. I own two of the giant igloo ice chests you feature in this video.
    I LOVE your idea!
    I can’t wait to experiment with the cheap styrofoam ice chests inside of the big ones.
    Thanks for posting!

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  6 років тому +3

      Wow, I feel very honored with your comments. Thank you so much. I hope you will subscribe to my channel and maybe I can give you some more great ideas? Have a great camping experience!!

    • @Bates949
      @Bates949 3 роки тому +1

      @@TinCupChef honestly, i've seen manly "cooler hack" videos and this one probably takes the cake... what a genius idea...

  • @computergardener
    @computergardener 2 роки тому +3

    Now these is a solid hack. Great job, I was wondering how to have a freezer in my cooler for ice cream. Thanks.....

  • @jsnantic
    @jsnantic 6 років тому +2

    I have the same set up and ice lasts up to 3 days under the Texas summer heat. I really cant justify a more expensive cooler when this set up can do the job

  • @AsTheWheelsTurn
    @AsTheWheelsTurn 6 років тому +6

    brilliant organization. I hate having everything bobbing around in ice water getting ruined, this is a great solution.

    • @scruffy281
      @scruffy281 4 роки тому

      I feel exactly the same way!

  • @louisecross
    @louisecross 5 років тому +3

    I have done this years ago and works well, thanks for reminder. There are lots of complicated coo,er modification videos on youtube but I love simple and this is it. Thanks

  • @kidnpigtogether
    @kidnpigtogether 3 роки тому +4

    Excellent set up, my favorite is ziplock bags large, I can put ice in one bag and squeeze air out then quickly zip it then put that bag into another ziplock bag so it won’t leak out and if it does it’ll be caught by the second bag.

  • @DanielA-nl9nv
    @DanielA-nl9nv 4 роки тому +1

    I love this. A cooler in a cooler. Simple yet genius. And better than one of those cooler baskets.

  • @LinVaj
    @LinVaj 6 років тому +15

    Great idea... I laughed out loud at the “hot dogs for last resort...”

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  6 років тому

      Lin Vang Thanks for watching and commenting!

    • @franksmith7501
      @franksmith7501 6 років тому +1

      A hot dog on the grill is NEVER a last resort, it's the American camping food, LOL

    • @livefreeordie4850
      @livefreeordie4850 6 років тому

      Lin Vang Lin me 2 lol

  • @williamlogue
    @williamlogue 6 років тому +4

    Definitely doing this setup this fall. Will probably add a couple of frozen water bottles to the Styrofoam ones. I love organization so this is a nice setup for me. Great job

  • @timdion7834
    @timdion7834 6 років тому +1

    I like this idea. I’ve been using insulated cooler bags for my frozen meats & it helps keep them cold similar to your idea. However, I have had blood escape the bag before and your idea will prevent that. What I like about my cooler bags is that I can roll the top down and reduce the space it requires.
    I also freeze those cheap waters from the grocery store and toss them in with my drinks & veggies. We can drink them as they melt. I use them in my meat bag as well, but don’t drink them.

  • @duncdunc76
    @duncdunc76 6 років тому +4

    Just came across this. This is a Great idea IMO! For all the reasons you explained. Cooler organization , contamination prevention, and in the styros you have super cooler capability like in those really pricey coolers without the downsides of every time you open your cooler to get a bev your cool air is lost on everything else. Durable yet not wasting too much of your cooler space excellent Really!

  • @czarzenana5125
    @czarzenana5125 5 років тому +2

    So basically you isolated things within the cooler to prevent it from getting warm or cold.
    Normally it is smart to cover the things within the cooler. You are basically creating different parts of the cooler where the one gets a bit warmer and the other stays a bit cooler. In my opinion you should not spend space on isolation within the cooler. It takes up space.

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  5 років тому +2

      Granted it takes up space. But you could also use thin plastic boxes. The main reason it really helps is because of air loss from opening and closing the cooler.

    • @oldtimerlee8820
      @oldtimerlee8820 5 років тому

      Czar, the cooler within a cooler is actually a DOUBLE insulation method. The more insulation, the slower the ice will melt. If the inner cooler is fully packed with frozen food and frozen water bottles (for example), the contents will stay frozen much longer than in a single insulation method. Especially with plastic coolers that do not have foam insulation in the top. The idea of isolating both frozen foods and less frequently used cold ones (condiments, eggs, etc.) from frequently accessed ones (beverages) is a good idea. Especially in a large cooler, like the one shown. Well worth giving up space to have the 3 separate "zones". Can see where it would also be beneficial with smaller coolers that could only have 1 or 2 such zones.
      Back in the days, before refrigeration as we know it, came into being, people stored ice in winter for use in summer. Ice houses relied on thick layers of insulation. Sawdust, for example. The more insulation, in general, the longer the blocks of ice could withstand summer heat outside the ice house. Same principle here, except it is in a more compact version that doesn't hold the ice, as long. Yet, beneficial in the additional time the extra insulation does provide.
      Just 2-cents FWIW....

  • @lalat.6701
    @lalat.6701 3 роки тому +1

    Great video and awesome tips! We will definitely be using these ideas for our upcoming trip. Thank you for posting!!!

  • @helloitsme.5916
    @helloitsme.5916 6 років тому +4

    Great idea. This was exactly what I needed. How to keep meats away from other items. Tried plastic Tupperware but they would float as ice melted. The foam cooler may be the way to go. Will try it on our next family camping trip. Thank you.

  • @CroakerOutdoors
    @CroakerOutdoors 6 років тому +4

    I have a smaller cooler but I’m thinking of cutting some rigid foam insulation to make a compartment. Great idea.

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  6 років тому +1

      That sounds good but keep in mind the real trick to why it works so well is the lids. Another option that might work in your case is to use plastic containers. They don't insulate as well but they do trap the cold air in. Thanks for your comments and if I helped you I hope you will subscribe to my channel.

  • @scruffy281
    @scruffy281 4 роки тому +1

    So Simple and Super Effective! What a great and smart idea. Thanks so much for this hack. I cannot afford a Yeti or a Dometic so I was looking for an alternative and this is perfect!!! Very clever!! Thank you and God Bless!!❤️

  • @nonolabs
    @nonolabs 4 роки тому +1

    This is a great idea. Im planning to use something like rubbermaid square cereal boxes since they can circulate the cold air better and stay dry. But I wouldn't have had that idea if it wasn't for you

  • @loryadams1733
    @loryadams1733 6 років тому +5

    Thank you for doing this video. I never would have thought to put a styrofoam cooler inside a cooler. Very helpful!

  • @treasurethetime2463
    @treasurethetime2463 3 роки тому

    Love the system. Awesome for sharing. At this point, 3 years later with price drops, I say buy a cheap 240 dollar Chinese fridge. Should last a few summers.

  • @71160000
    @71160000 6 років тому +1

    Years ago I had a large center console aluminum boat and the drink locker was metal inside as well as outside. I could fill it with ice and in a few hours all that was left was water. I finally found a styrofoam cooler that fit snugly inside it and then I had ice cold drinks all day long during the summer. It's an idea that works well using styrofoam inside the cooler. I need one to fit in my drink igloo chest in my boat now to keep the food dry.

  • @bennelson3724
    @bennelson3724 2 роки тому +1

    Seriously awesome cooler setup you have

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Ben! Hope you're subscribed because I have a new cooler vid coming soon for my newest cooler, the Lifetime 55qt wheeled cooler and why I chose it.

  • @angelasheppard7197
    @angelasheppard7197 6 років тому +2

    Just saw your channel. Nice ideas for the cooler. I will try this. Thanks for sharing

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  6 років тому +1

      angela sheppard I appreciate your kind words, thank you. please subscribe to my channel maybe I can help you with other ideas later.!

    • @angelasheppard7197
      @angelasheppard7197 6 років тому

      studio960pd done

  • @bigskycharlie
    @bigskycharlie 6 років тому

    Totally awesome! Thanks for sharing. I have a couple good ones from ordering wax worms for ice fishing, fruit and hams for holidays on line. I can't wait to try this sweet trick.

  • @maddiemiller2698
    @maddiemiller2698 5 років тому

    Awesome Idea! I was just looking at new coolers but they are all so expensive. This is a great idea I'm defiantly going to try!

    • @UMepher
      @UMepher 5 років тому

      I have one of the newer generation rotomold coolers (Yeti-style) but I'll be perfectly honest - my $30 Coleman Extreme "5-Day" cooler from Walmart is 90% as good. They're a real bargain and keep cold twice as long as the average cheap Igloo, regular Coleman, or generic brand.

    • @UMepher
      @UMepher 5 років тому

      I have one of the newer generation rotomold coolers (Yeti-style) but I'll be perfectly honest - my $30 Coleman Extreme "5-Day" cooler from Walmart is 90% as good. They're a real bargain and keep cold twice as long as the average cheap Igloo, regular Coleman, or generic brand.

  • @heathschwab
    @heathschwab 6 років тому +4

    Good idea I never thought I'd that. Thanks sir good job and god bless

  • @devianj6228
    @devianj6228 6 років тому +1

    invest in a coolermate, it keeps my coleman extreme 70qt 35 degrees with no "cooler soup" the unit can be drained and recharged with ice and water. always keep drinks in a separate cooler to conserve ice. and my igloo icemaker is cheaper than a yeti

  • @-DEATHSTROKE
    @-DEATHSTROKE 5 років тому +1

    Thanks mate, this is a really great idea, I'd like to downscale it for my car

  • @margaretnation7464
    @margaretnation7464 2 роки тому +1

    I never open my ice bags. Also double bag your ice in a sealable bag an you wont have a mess. Also ice keeps cold from the top down keeping your ice on top of your stuff is best.

  • @DonTXPgr
    @DonTXPgr 5 років тому +2

    I have been researching how to keep my cooler to be cold longer and came across with your video. What a brilliant idea and I would try this method to store meat 🥩 on one side then precut veggies and dairy on other side. For middle spot I would put OJ, milk with ice. For drinks like cokes, beers and water bottles I would put them in other separate cooler with easy access. I am planning to buy Ozark Trail coolers and see if I can fine metal basket to insert inside topside for quick lunch or snacks etc. wonder why u don’t put ice in styrofoam?? Any reason?

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  5 років тому

      If I had the money I would build and sell a cooler on these principles. Thanks for the feedback! Please subscribe and follow me. 😀

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  5 років тому

      I don't put ice in the styrofoam to limit cross-contamination but I have put dry packs inside there.

    • @ericdollarhyde3296
      @ericdollarhyde3296 5 років тому

      Donald R. Stewart check out dollar tree they have a couple metal baskets and plastic baskets that might work for you, ive got a couple baskets turned upside down for water drainage, and tupperware partitions, always ways to improve!!

  • @allkindsofoutdooractivities
    @allkindsofoutdooractivities 4 місяці тому +1

    Really cool idea! Nice

  • @TheOlddoggie
    @TheOlddoggie 4 роки тому

    Great way in cooler storage and organising! Thank you for sharing,

  • @cletusspucklerstablejeaniu1059
    @cletusspucklerstablejeaniu1059 6 років тому +1

    Cool ... literally and metaphorically.

  • @andrewp.schubert2417
    @andrewp.schubert2417 6 років тому

    Your ice chest is cool & the menu is awesome.

  • @Duke_loves_aubrey
    @Duke_loves_aubrey 6 років тому +5

    Awesome idea! Thanks for sharing. I have been thinking of the same idea with some plastic totes but it never occurred to me to use styrofoam coolers. Brilliant! How long does you ice keep in the center for and how long does it say cold in the foam coolers? I'm in North Texas and it gets smoken hot in the summer.

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  6 років тому +2

      It's hard to say how long the effects are because it depends so much on ambient temps, if cooler is in shade and how much the main cooler lid is opened. All I know is it helps a LOT with the inner cooler. In a hot climate like TX I would freeze as much as possible (meats, etc) and use ice packs or your liter idea inside the styro part as well. Much easier to thaw if need be on location than worry about spoiled food. Thanks for your comments/questions and Happy Camping! :)

  • @wesleylegros2626
    @wesleylegros2626 5 років тому

    Thanks for doing this video I have a smaller cooler used 1 stirayfome cooler in side works great. 🖒

  • @vvogt4252
    @vvogt4252 4 роки тому +1

    Cool Idea Brother! Thanks

  • @truecolorsbyvango8083
    @truecolorsbyvango8083 4 роки тому +1

    Bravo bravo just brilliant

  • @socalifone3044
    @socalifone3044 3 роки тому +1

    Cool idea. Literally 😊

  • @dtrn750
    @dtrn750 6 років тому +1

    Great mod! I’m gonna have to try this. Thanks for sharing

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  6 років тому

      If you can't find a styrofoam cooler to fit, the next best thing is to use plastic containers to trap air and also prevent cross-contamination. My big recommendation in that regard is don't put ice in the containers. Either freeze the meat and or use reusable ice packs. Thanks for the comment and hope you will subscribe to my channel!

  • @ryanshearer6981
    @ryanshearer6981 3 роки тому +1

    great idea

  • @ShinerBockGirlz
    @ShinerBockGirlz 4 роки тому

    So glad I have a fridge freezer....cool idea though....

  • @GULNARTIRES
    @GULNARTIRES 4 роки тому +1

    Informative vdo 👍

  • @headbangerministries
    @headbangerministries 6 років тому

    I saw another video on something like this but I like the idea of having a styrofoam box for food and not in the main cooler, and did not consider to separate foods but yeah.. its a great idea.

    • @casullarms1
      @casullarms1 6 років тому

      I guess you want the items in the styrofoam cooler to stay nice and warm, thats what coolers do, keep the temperature outside the cooler from getting in.

  • @jeffsutton2806
    @jeffsutton2806 5 років тому +1

    Won't the Styrofoam coolers float up as the ice melts?

  • @scruffy281
    @scruffy281 4 роки тому

    What Brand of Cooler is in the video or does it matter? Thank You.

  • @MRCRUZER19
    @MRCRUZER19 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for the tips

  • @shaneedwards367
    @shaneedwards367 3 роки тому

    Great idea

  • @jayceewedmak9524
    @jayceewedmak9524 5 років тому

    Super! Thanks so much!

  • @haydnbreecarruthers3935
    @haydnbreecarruthers3935 6 років тому

    Great idea, what size cooler have you got?

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  6 років тому

      I think it's an 80 qt?? As wide as the inside of my van.

  • @Z71Ranger
    @Z71Ranger 6 років тому

    Nice... Great Setup...

  • @Queenalika85
    @Queenalika85 5 років тому +1

    This is a good idea

  • @RedfishInc
    @RedfishInc 6 років тому +1

    Does melting ice float your Styrofoam coolers?

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  6 років тому +1

      I haven't had that problem probably because the styro fits tight and there is usually some stuff in it. Also I typically don't have more than an inch or two of water in it. I do see how that could be an issue if you had a lot of water in it.

  • @Bababbk1
    @Bababbk1 2 роки тому +1

    ThNks :)

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  2 роки тому

      My pleasure. Hope you will subscribe for me. 😀

  • @ericmeans9070
    @ericmeans9070 3 роки тому

    Good idea

  • @lastpme
    @lastpme 5 років тому

    Great idea 💡

  • @karinyaboriskova441
    @karinyaboriskova441 6 років тому

    I wonder if adding styrofoam packing popcorn would benefit? (fill up air space?)

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  6 років тому +2

      No I am afraid that would not help very much. The main reason the styro coolers work so well is that they trap your air when opening and closing the cooler getting things other than the meats Etc. If you can't fit or find a styrofoam cooler the next best thing would be to use just a food storage container for your Meats. That way you would retain the cold air around the meat as well as keep blood from running into the rest of the cooler!

  • @loganencarnacion5487
    @loganencarnacion5487 3 роки тому

    What size cooler is this and what size styrofoam coolers did you use

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  3 роки тому

      The large cooler is about 150 quarts. I'm really not sure how big the smaller ones are but they are approximately one-third the interior size of the large one.

  • @ricardonecochea5814
    @ricardonecochea5814 4 роки тому +1

    Genius!

  • @gregflores8959
    @gregflores8959 6 років тому +1

    Brilliant!

  • @HAUNTS360
    @HAUNTS360 6 років тому

    Awesome idea!

  • @johnm2482
    @johnm2482 6 років тому

    So I have a question....
    If it is really hot outside, would leaving the lids on the smaller coolers prevent the cold air from getting in?

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  6 років тому +2

      Brad Ley the lids on the small coolers help trap the cold air in the small coolers. The small coolers either have the frozen meat in it and or a reusable ice pack. If it is hot outside it would affect the whole cooler in respect to heat soak. Of course the heat song will primarily affect the main compartment most as well as heat loss from opening and closing the main cooler. That's what makes this setup work.

    • @johnm2482
      @johnm2482 6 років тому

      studio960pd
      Thanks for the quick reply. So smart. I am curious though can you tell me where you were able to find styrofoam ice chests like the ones that you're using?

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  6 років тому

      Brad Ley those styrofoam coolers have been around a long time and just happened to work. Depending on what cooler you have you might need to do a lot of searching to come up with just the right styrofoam cooler for you.

    • @MichaelCook1981
      @MichaelCook1981 4 роки тому

      @@johnm2482 Any grocery store, Walmart, gas stations all have the styrofoam coolers.

  • @livefreeordie4850
    @livefreeordie4850 6 років тому

    Nice mood

  • @Kat-n-Ollie
    @Kat-n-Ollie 6 років тому

    Great idea!

  • @justincharlton9790
    @justincharlton9790 3 роки тому

    How long does the meat stay frozen?

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  3 роки тому

      There are too many variables to answer your question. Things like the ambient temperature, whether the cooler is in the Sun or not and how much you open the inside coolers as well as how much Frozen is inside. The more you fill the inside cooler with frozen longer it will last. All I can tell you is that it will definitely increase the length of time to remain cold.

  • @NunYa953
    @NunYa953 6 років тому +4

    Well, it's cheaper than a Yeti I guess, but if my wife ever said "we are taking teriyaki chicken and fajitas" camping I'd immediately divorce her.

    • @dozer1642
      @dozer1642 6 років тому

      Nun Ya don’t divorce her, just take her dry camping for a week.

    • @NunYa953
      @NunYa953 6 років тому +1

      @@dozer1642
      Then she would file for divorce.

  • @josephdupont
    @josephdupont 6 років тому

    not bad.. but why not cut a hole in the sides of the box facing the ice?

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  6 років тому +4

      Thus the contents stay dry and also if any blood leaks inside foam cooler, it won't contaminate the rest of cooler.

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  6 років тому +5

      But the main reason is to keep the air trapped inside the styro cooler.

  • @Dodgers450
    @Dodgers450 4 роки тому

    Damn that’s genius

  • @jimmylewis7962
    @jimmylewis7962 5 років тому

    The problem is the strofoam will soak up the water from the ice and get nasty

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  5 років тому

      I have used the same styrofoam coolers or quite a few years now and haven't noticed any problem yet but maybe it's because it is a fairly dense styrofoam?

    • @jimmylewis7962
      @jimmylewis7962 5 років тому

      @@TinCupChef well i used one for the winter while snowbirding in arizona and the water aventually soaked threw the stroafoam and then it got nasty. Just about anything left in water will get ruined. You have to let it dry out once in a while.

  • @chriskibodeaux9818
    @chriskibodeaux9818 2 місяці тому

    Mod?!! You didn’t modify anything!

  • @trollnroll7175
    @trollnroll7175 4 роки тому

    These foam coolers very fast will get mold in that wet environment, and u will have to replace them again and again ...👺

  • @jean-gh3zt
    @jean-gh3zt 3 роки тому

    cooler in cooler

  • @angelasheppard7197
    @angelasheppard7197 6 років тому

    Not setup on patreon

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  6 років тому

      angela sheppard no I am not on patreon yet, I just meant to subscribe to my UA-cam channel.

  • @onlyjuan3828
    @onlyjuan3828 6 років тому

    just seems like you taking up space in your cooler.. great for organization but i need all the space i can get. lol

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  6 років тому

      Juan Rodriguez that's understandable, but another option if you want to avoid bloody water and extend cold area for your meat is that you could use plastic thin-walled containers to store your meat in.

    • @onlyjuan3828
      @onlyjuan3828 6 років тому

      I will consider that. I usually just use zip lock bags for everything and freeze a gallon of water.

  • @jamesmancini9847
    @jamesmancini9847 6 років тому +1

    Twisted Tea is Gross

    • @longbra
      @longbra 6 років тому

      and so is Natty Light

  • @jimgoff268
    @jimgoff268 5 років тому

    Butter on a sandwich??? Must be a Yankee?

    • @extremeduty2570
      @extremeduty2570 3 роки тому +2

      No, he's a Montanan! Hell, I put butter on PB&J sandwiches.

  • @casullarms1
    @casullarms1 6 років тому

    That meat you have in the styrofoam cooler on the left is going to be nice and warm, it is in a styrofoam cooler that will insulate the meat from the ice in the main cooler. DUH!

    • @TinCupChef
      @TinCupChef  6 років тому +12

      The meat I put in was frozen and was still half frozen 2 days later. If the meat had been "chilled" I would have added ice packs. Did you miss the note at 56 seconds? The thing about the styro inside cooler is that with a sealed lid, it retains cold much better and external skin of styro cooler is very low.