Would you recommend using an Ice Pak for this in 110F heat? OrDo you recommend putting this in the freezer before taking to the store- 10miles?
1334032
Ice packs would keep any food items cooler. Based on the presumption that a full freezer keeps items cold longer in a power outage, the more ice packs will keep food cold longer.Putting the bag in the freezer prior to going to the store would provide minimal to zero increase in the efficiency of the bag.
1334033
It depends on how long you will be leaving the frozen items in the car. I live in a hot humid area and it takes me 20 min to get home from the store I have not used an ice pack and the cooler does a great job. If I have other stops to make I throw one in just in case. This bag so far does a great job keeping cold things cold even ice cream for at least 20-30 minutes no icepak
631442
Use an icepack...it will keep few hours. I am in the caribbean and while the ice melted, it kept the drinks cold enough for a extra hours. Please note the outside does get wet.
1977710
Just ice from your freezer works great. Helps to have all your ingredients in the fridge so they dont melt the ice. If not thick enough add a bit more ice.
1586087
I have for short periods, but it may not be a good idea. The heating/cooling element is on the side of the cooler. I would imagine if the ice melted enough that water got in there, it could damage it. Maybe if you did ice in milk jugs or something.
716034
I put it in the freezer for 20 mins. It kept it cold for 15 mins. I hope this helped.
587858
At least make sure that there is ample ventilation in the location around your freezer. For the one in my motorhome, I install one of those 4" computer fan through the wall of the compartment, then I monitored the compressor run time during hot days when in Southern Texas and there is not much difference than on cooler days. Change of air around the cooling coil at the back and compressor will ensure that your freezer will last a normal life.
188459
I froze mine. It has special extra long lasting cubes in the gel and will stay ultra cold for an hour. You will freeze before it thaws.
64978
No, dont put it in the freezer. Just regular refrigeration will be fine, and believe me it will last.
1312616
I had cooked chicken wings in it for 10 hours and they stayed nice and hot. I also had a shrimp pasta in one and put ice on the bottom in a ziploc and it stayed cold the entire day and the ice was still frozen. It works like a cooler so I would think you would be safe for a good length of time if the meat were cooked and frozen. I love the carriers and bought 2 more.
361031
Mine seems to get fairly cold but it still needs to be refrigerated for at least 1/2 day before it firms up. The best thing about this machine is that it seems to have the power to churn the mix even though it gets quite thick without slowing down or laboring, unlike my White Mountain freezer. It seems well-made and heavy. I doubt that there's a better one for home use. I wish it made larger batches, though. The motor sure could handle it.
881258
Never tried freezer but blend with about a cup of ice is really good, as it is a can I bet they would explode but that is just a guess.
52693
Hi. Mine has never come on ice and I never have refrigerated. I think if it is kept from high temperatures you are ok.
1220132
We suggest ordering during the fall so that products are not exposed to such intense heat. We could put ice packs inside but we do not know what temperatures it will be exposed to during transit, so this does not guarantee it will stay cool.
634001
Not a bag of ice but a freezer pack is OK.(you know, the hard shelled kind that have gel in them.)I freeze bottles of water and they cool it down quicker in the beginning. NEVER EVER let ice melt in it. It will ruin the motor.
940679
Hello. It really depends. If you keep it closed, and not let heat in until you reach your destination, it should work just fine.I would use the hard shell and fill with ice. Good luck. I love mine.
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.
141469
It will not be as good if it is not chilled. The colder the better. You must take ice cubes or frozen pack with you. It can be set out butshould be chilled 12 hrs in the fridge. Hope this helps.
486867
Depends on how long you leave it in the freezer. I normally can get two uses out of it before it has to be refrigerated again. It's really a great ice pack.