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?
343974
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
1067371
I haven't noticed but I wasn't looking for it. I usually like to leave the lid attached but sometimes if I go too far it comes completely off. I will check if I remember next time and then update here.
476064
It is a drawstring and has a metal magnet snap to close over that. It is not very sturdy and the metal snap pulled apart from the bag after a couple of uses.
1133371
No problems here with opening and closing. Only used for a week so far. We had 6 and there was plenty of room. We never used in the cold and the only other thing we purchased was tent stakes. It also rained while we were there and it only leaked a little in one corner. Thought it was a good product. GL
813138
I have mine against a wall and leave the lid open most of the time because it is easier to put clothes into the bags. The lid does not fold all the way to the back of the sorter. It opens to about a 90 degrees angle and will stay open in that position.
487846
The down has not come out of my comforter at all, but I have not washed it and don't plan to. When it needs it, I will have it cleaned. But the cover fabric is a tight weave and I can't imagine anything coming through. I love this comforter, but is very warm so I only use it during the coldest months of the winter.
1093552
It's supposed to be loose so it doesn't clog up or get hard to move. Mine is held on by a rivet and would be impossible to pry off by hand, but still flicks back and forth easily. It still has a little gap when closed; it's not going to seal airtight.
933517
The vent does close but I am not sure if it totally keeps the rain out, I keep my igloo under a table in my yard so that when it does rain my outdoor cats are more protected. The vent can be adjusted to keep open or closed. Actually, I put a piece of clear packing tape over the vent so I know for sure water won't get in. I hope this helps...
1834668
Not a silly question, I wondered about it too, before I bought it. The flap does stay down. The problem that I had with this massager was the machinery inside. It catches on the threads or fabric inside and stops working. Mine lasted about 2 months before this happened. I tried cutting it open and detaching the machinery from the fabric - but it just happens again.
797500
It pulls off. There's a gasket around the rim which still keeps it airtight though.
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.
1369265
The lid is great. It doesn't leak around the edges or the vent hole near the middle. I pack my wife's lunches and include soups and stews and they can end up on their side during transport. No leaks. I hand wash the lid as my dishwasher uses very high temperatures which warp plastic lids. When the food is microwaved, it stays warm for a long time, as the ceramic heats up and stays warm through lunch. I've frozen foods in them and have no problem with freezing. I thaw them first before heating in a microwave.
1196401
Mine is loose too. The main thing is it should be air-tight. In the past, my mattress cover was open from the bottom. This one is totally closed. I tried to take the air out, as much as I could through a little opening, before zipping it up. Later I tucked in the loose part under the mattress. It works great for me :)
611321
It has Velcro for the openings, you can't really notice a hole if you close the Velcro correctly
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
1591821
I just push the bigsby handle down and around a bit on the guitar body so it is in a somewhat upside-down position and the lid closes just fine. Does not affect the bigsby or guitar in any way.
2134808
It opens at one end and zipper shuts. Its cloth and soft facing up. But over all material is air tight