could this also be used as a cooler? if the food is packed in sealed bags and the ice melts, use it as drinking water?
357145
It could be used as a cooler. I have not thought of this idea before, but if your food is tightly sealed in small clean packages, it could work. One kicker is the small capacity. The food containers would have to be small enough to fit in the jug. Then there might be a sanitary issue of handling packages in and out of your drinking water. If you are going to use this for drinking water, I think I would just spring for another cooler for food, but that's just me.
357146
It could be used that way, but it would not hold a lot with ice and it runs the risk of leaking, as other users have mentioned. I have not had any leaking issues though!
357147
That's a good idea.. It'll fit a couple of sandwiches and ice/water for a day's journey.
707320
I suppose you could, but the bag isn't insulated. Over time the water will eventually cool to the same temperature it's sitting in. Now if you put the heated water bag into a cooler you may buy yourself a few hours of warm water.
430898
I think for a short term party it would be fine being used as an ice bucket cooler as mine is sealed on all joints. I would still use a plastic liner to protect it. It's a very nice bucket.
837501
Yes, Kelley. I use my wine cooler for sodas, beer, and bottled water too. I just wouldn't use it for something you need really cold for refrigeration, but it is handy to keep these items cool. (I even put fresh fruit in it.) I hope this helps.
676862
I have filled mine with a mixture of water, salt, and rubbing alcohol. This way the water can't freeze all of the way and the ice is flexible. After use, I just put it back in the freezer for the next use. The freezing process doesn't seem to hurt the liner of the bag, because it has not leaked at all.
1820305
Yes, it would be. The unit funtions as either a freezer or a refrig.Not both. This unit was bought to use as a refrig for an 11 year old to keep hersoft drinks in so her brother could not drink them up. She decided to use it asa freezer to keep her favorite ice cream in, also to keep her brother from eating it all.
2086919
I've never put food in the cooler just beverages. I have taken this cooler fishing and to the beach all day with drinks in it and they stayed cold all day long. I do put ice in with the drinks to keep them cold.
964401
I never tried that. That might make it work better. I really wouldn't buy the item. It realljy doesn't keep the bottle chilled well.
8354
I suppose it could be given it is not too full. I am sketchy about freezing anything plastic with water in it and then introducing that into water I am drinking. Too much bad is coming from plastic.
885182
Yes well kinda. I keep mine at around 5 to 15 degrees for all my freezer stuff then there is a smaller section that I keep my waters and pepsi & maybe deli stuff. But if you prefer a large reefer section just dial it down & you'll have a big fridge but be warned there is only one temperature control smaller section only keeps cold through a small opening to the main cooler. so if you use it as a fridge the small section might not keep cold enough for food storage. For your main question yes it can be used as a freezer or reefer.
1165932
I had bought this as a cooler for putting in cold items and yes, to put ice in as well. It has leaked since day 1 and I need to exchange it. But I wasn't sure if there would be an issue because the manufacturer may be treating it as a lunch type box. So, I've had leaks even well below the zipper line.
546365
No. This is an indoor can cooler. It just chills the cans. It's not even rated for storing food. Definite would NOT use outdoors. The sun would warm the cans through the glass faster than the unit could cool them.
681202
No you can't. The way the bag is set up is those ice packs are sewn inside the bag all over from top to bottom and side to side. You just put it in the freezer overnight and it lasts all day unless it's 90 degrees or hotter than it doesn't last as long. But if I know it will be that hot I usually freeze my water or drinks then it does keep cold. It's great for student lunches!
1150083
The ice container is not refrigerated so it's more like having ice in a small cooler. It doesn't stay frozen very long but as they melt the water is recycled to make more ice.
1881169
It's not meant for hot drinks. It's meant to be put in the freezer and used to keep drinks cold.
1054619
I'm afraid not, if you leave it under the hot sun, most likely it'll get warm. Not forgetting it's black in color and it's made of plastic material in n out. If you're using it as a water bag placing inside ya bag pack, what you can do is fill 1/3 or even half of it with ice cubes then fill it up with water. Wrap it up with a towel and place it in ya bag. It'll keep you cool and give you ice cool water to drink. If you had a base camp, I suggest you hang it under a tree or any place with shade. Hope this answer ya question. Happy hiking
2104782
You could put ice under it, but the tray wouldn't fit in the glass bottom. I suppose you could freeze the bottom and then use it outdoors, but don't count on it keeping the food cold for very long. I really like this, but it isn't made for putting anything under it.