Does the drawstring pull the fabric lid completely closed or is there a small hole left? If there's a hole doesn't the cold air escape?
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I returned the basket because it did not stay standing, just kind of sunk into a lump of fabric. So I never got that far--but your thinking seems logical that the insulation properties are not intact if there is a drawstring--but I can't speak from experience.
343975
We have not experienced any problem with the basket retaining an either cold or hot environment for the contents.
343976
There is a very little hole usually when I pull it closed. You could probably pull it tight enough so there is not one. However, I have been very impressed with how cool it keeps things. When live it in Florida and it is great for keeping sandwiches, fruit, cheese, etc., really cool for long periods of time at the beach, river, etc. We just throw in a couple of ice packs. It also keeps drinks from the frig. cool. Instead of lugging a big cooler around, I much prefer taking this. Things don't get wet, it is a great size, and not too heavy. We still sometimes take a very small cooler to have a few ice cold drinks but this has allowed us to take picnics with us and enjoy cool, fresh tasting food. There is a very little hole usually when I pull it closed. You could probably pull it tight enough so there is not one. However, I have been very impressed with how cool it keeps things. When live it in Florida and it is great for keeping sandwiches, fruit, cheese, etc., really cool for long periods of time at the beach, river, etc. We just throw in a couple of ice packs. It also keeps drinks from the frig. cool. Instead of lugging a big cooler around, I much prefer taking this. Things don't get wet, it is a great size, and not too heavy. We still sometimes take a very small cooler to have... » Read More There is a very little hole usually when I pull it closed. You could probably pull it tight enough so there is not one. However, I have been very impressed with how cool it keeps things. When live it in Florida and it is great for keeping sandwiches, fruit, cheese, etc., really cool for long periods of time at the beach, river, etc. We just throw in a couple of ice packs. It also keeps drinks from the frig. cool. Instead of lugging a big cooler around, I much prefer taking this. Things don't get wet, it is a great size, and not too heavy. We still sometimes take a very small cooler to have a few ice cold drinks but this has allowed us to take picnics with us and enjoy cool, fresh tasting food. « Show Less
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No it stays on but u can't see it until u open the lid. But it stays warmer if u keep the lid closed. Beat thing I ever brought.
1433870
Yes it automatically stays shut when you close. Does not come open until you pull it apart. I am very please with this cover
466766
Leave the flap open when you screw on the lid so it doesn't build up air pressure.
2165058
Yes, unfortunately there is a tiny breather hole in the top of the mug that does not get plugged when the lid is closed. It is a very slow leak, if that helps. The gasket in the cup however is fantastic and hasn't leaked once. I still love this mug and use it every day.
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It doesn't latch or spring shut, but I haven't had any problems with it opening. I keep it in my purse, and I haven't noticed any items sliding inside the cover either and my purse has a lot of stuff in it. Maybe the pressure from the other items keeps it shut.
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Hello! It's a lid with no holes that closes the contents below from the air with a 'rubber' gasket. The exact material of the gasket i do not know, but the lid itself is made of the same material as the base. Mine was dropped and shattered as a consequence soon after arrival. It has not been missed. I can't figure out how it is useful because I pour and drink the coffee fairly quickly. It was in the way and I did not use it when I had it to use.
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I have no problems at all putting the lid on when the cooker is cold. Sometimes, when the food is hot, I have to fiddle with the lid a little to get it to reseal. The lid rotates onto a hinge to open it. I use my cooker all the time anfd love it!
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The 'door' zips all the way around. There are two zipper pulls, so you can zip one side shut and leave the other open if you choose. The fabric is rather see-through though, so something to keep in mind.
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By chance have you been leaving the top slightly opened for periods of time? It may just be the air. I believe I have noticed this happening before when I would leave the lid open for periods of time like when twisting my daughter's hair but it doesn't seem to affect the product at all.
119470
No, as soon as you close it there's not enough pull on the draw string to keep it on. However for the price I expected this
500599
There is elastic around the bottom on the ends to hold it in place. There are no additional straps or pull strings. I have found that my cover blows off on very windy days. There is at least one set of reinforced holes at the bottom on the sides. I took a piece of wire, ran it through one of the holes, under the car, through the hole on that side, back over the top of the car and tied it back down by the first hole. Even with very strong winds, my cover has not blown off since.
712146
The lid stays open slightly and requires you to fool the lid closure switch, I used a small piece of paper folded to wedged into to hole
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The lid doesn't do much to keep odors in, its just a piece of plastic that lays on the top, it doesn't seal. What keeps the odors in is the spring loaded piece in the middle that pinches the bag closed. It works pretty well. I assume better with the lid closed, but I've never left the lid open. What happens is you scoop the litter into the top half, then pull out the spring loaded portion and the litter goes to the bottom half. The spring closes the bag, and its pretty closed off. I've been happy enough with mine that I got another to give someone when they get a kitten or cat new to their household. The lid doesn't do much to keep odors in, its just a piece of plastic that lays on the top, it doesn't seal. What keeps the odors in is the spring loaded piece in the middle that pinches the bag closed. It works pretty well. I assume better with the lid closed, but I've never left the lid open. What happens is you scoop the litter into the top half, then pull out the spring loaded portion and the litter goes to the bottom half. The spring closes the bag, and its pretty closed off. I've been happy enough with mine that I got another to give someone when they get a kitten or cat... » Read More The lid doesn't do much to keep odors in, its just a piece of plastic that lays on the top, it doesn't seal. What keeps the odors in is the spring loaded piece in the middle that pinches the bag closed. It works pretty well. I assume better with the lid closed, but I've never left the lid open. What happens is you scoop the litter into the top half, then pull out the spring loaded portion and the litter goes to the bottom half. The spring closes the bag, and its pretty closed off. I've been happy enough with mine that I got another to give someone when they get a kitten or cat new to their household. « Show Less
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The opening does not fully zip shut. There is a hood that extends from the bottom side of the bivy that lays under the over lapping top half and the two are held in place with a Velcro tab. The over lapping pieces drain water away from opening. Since the bivy does not fully zip close It is easy to breath so long as you are comfortable with a fabric draped over of very near to your face. I have not experienced condensation.
650221
There are no holes in the bottom of the case. However, the lining breathes and I have not had any issues with the case getting hot or having problems.
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there is a single flap that opens in both directions. the flap has decent insulation when flap is closed. ours closes completely most times under normal use (lab going in and out). sometimes it doesn't close completely and there is a gap. when we notice a gap, it is easy to close. not a perfect solution but it works well for our purposes in light of the moderate cost and very simple installation/removal that requires no hardware or alternations - easy to drop in and take out. we live in SE Pennsylvania. during major cold spells or if we are going away, we take the whole thing out and close the window. there is a single flap that opens in both directions. the flap has decent insulation when flap is closed. ours closes completely most times under normal use (lab going in and out). sometimes it doesn't close completely and there is a gap. when we notice a gap, it is easy to close. not a perfect solution but it works well for our purposes in light of the moderate cost and very simple installation/removal that requires no hardware or alternations - easy to drop in and take out. we live in SE Pennsylvania. during major cold spells or if we are going away, we take the whole thing out and close... » Read More there is a single flap that opens in both directions. the flap has decent insulation when flap is closed. ours closes completely most times under normal use (lab going in and out). sometimes it doesn't close completely and there is a gap. when we notice a gap, it is easy to close. not a perfect solution but it works well for our purposes in light of the moderate cost and very simple installation/removal that requires no hardware or alternations - easy to drop in and take out. we live in SE Pennsylvania. during major cold spells or if we are going away, we take the whole thing out and close the window. « Show Less