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profdant139
Explorer II
Oct 14, 2013

Boondocking Ice Chest (Enhanced with Reflectix)

Admittedly, this is not rocket science. But it really works, and it's easy -- just add reflectix to the outside of the ice chest, plus a little weatherstripping, plus a reflectix cover, and the block...
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JiminDenver
Explorer II
Oct 15, 2013
A few things

We make our ice in gallon or half gallon jugs and they are kept in the bottom of a deep freeze. They last longer than commercial ice and doesn't melt and flood the food.

If you are buying ice then take it home and toss it in your freezer for a day. They store ice at a higher temp and it will melt faster than if you let it get even colder in your freezer.

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