What do you think is the best type of ice pack for this particular bag that would work best for long term usage?
325138
Don't buy any ice pack from Amazon, they melt too quick. I would go to target or an actual camping store to buy the ice packs.
325139
I use Coleman Chillers ice packs probably 5x5 inches. 2 fit the bottom perfectly.
1587221
I always use a cold pack, so it has seemed to do well. I have a refrigerator at work.
802589
Yes !!! I also use the ice pack sometimes . The drinks stay cold . I usually don't travel too far
2130325
I think it would make the plastic brittle if used on the long term. Of course, you'd need to leave the dry ice in its brown paper. Cubed ice would work better for packaging as it fills the space vs. dry ice would take up significant space - unless you are just transporting it quickly.
690230
its insulated but it will only stay cold for about 3-4 hours. ice pack is best
1467446
You just want to dump ice in it? I have camping ice such as blue ice or any other container you can freeze and put inside. I don't know if it leaks because this is the kind of ice I use when I use it. I live in Texas where it is very hot. Groceries get hot and melted, wilted and so forth just comming home from the stores. I use these bags as a way to keep my food from spoiling on the way home. Great for long trips to do the same provided you put ice packs in them.
2145576
Not reg ice in that bag cuz it cloth out cover and in plastic protect wet .... i most use freeze packs.. easy clean in bag with towel that normal sweat from freeze packs ...
1368743
Hi. This bag may have the same type of insulation since it works very well. The zipper bag inside helps to mantain the cold. Everything is close tight. The gel ice that comes with it (Cold Pax) it's great because it maintais cold better than other brands I have tried. What I have found to be very useful (specially in long trips) is to use two gel ice packages (one in each of the inside bags) instead of one. The advantages of this product over a cooler is that it is much easier to handle than a cooler
1577370
I use mylar and find them extreemly durable and they work well with the heatsealer. Poly bags are more fragile and can melt too much on the heat sealer. They are cheeper. If you are not looking at long term storage or using for back packing or camping than poly may be OK for you. I just prefer Mylar. Bying it in large quantities saves money and gets the cost down a bit.
1172813
Like any other ice pack, I does not stay cold forever. If you're looking to have it stay cold overnight, this is not the one for you. I'm not sure of any ice pack that stays cold that long......?
1009865
If you use an ice pack it will be good for as long as the ice lasts or packet remains cold. It isn't very air tight but it keeps my food obsessed cat in wet food for the overnight.
751984
I wouldn't use it without cold packs or ice/dry ice- it is good for a typical day as long as you keep your items chilled with ice or ice substitutes.
123404
Even though it is lined with waterproof material, I would imagine that when ice melts, water will sip through the zipper. Ice pack will work fine though.
123402
I don't know for sure, I have only used ice packs. It seems too thin of a bag to use with ice cubes.
1390521
I don't fill this bag with ice nor do I recommend. It has a zip out liner yet it has give to it so to dry it out daily would be a bother. I only dump ice into a cooler when it's a hard case cooler for canned or bottled beverages. Unsure of your needs...but I recommend that if you'll be putting food in the cooler (and not necessarily beverages only) that you use a Thermos ice mat ($1.49) on the bottom of the cooler, pack it AND use the Mueller ice bag ($6.49) placed on top of the packed food. I ALMOST guarantee you'll have an ice cube or two left in the ice bag after 24 hrs!! We, in the airline business use this method often. It's much easier to clean. We pack our food in plastic containers and ziplock baggies with zero concern for water logging our food.
822156
yes. I already have. The ice packs seem to leak out over time and you are left with empty sections. I do not like that they seem fragile but I love the results of the product.
1148582
Ice packs work great as well a frozen drink ( gatorade) thermos stays cold all day too