I'm looking for storage to use while camping that will keep water OUT of the food when the ice melts, will this work?
1878239
Yes I think it would keep food dry. These containers have a real good seal.
1113494
The product is not designed to perform the function of a vacuum flask (thermos). There is no insulating space or material. The seal of the larger container is not airtight / leak-proof. The seal for the smaller container is better, but you should not rely on it. I would not rely on this product to keep food warm / hot / cool / cold.
1763975
Yes that would work....but Yes that would work but aluminum foil works much better to keep out any freezer burn.
1083683
This mess kit is not designed for storing food that could possibly leak. Dry food, such as instant oatmeal or dry cereal and condiments in zip lock bags should be fine. So you are aware, when the kit is closed it is "not" water proof. It's function is as a food tray and "sometimes" as a cooking pan. I would not recommend using it regularly to cook in.
2223785
I will agree with that no. If you add ice, you will not have room for anything else. You might try a small bit of dry ice. But that is a little overdoing it. To keep things really cold with dry ice try a cardboard box.
1413221
I believe that this is recommended for a metal water container. Although it only heats the water enough to keep it from freezing, the base does get quite warm. It might melt a plastic waterer. I was really happy with the quality, and it held up well during last winter, even when rain and snow blew on it.
2140580
This flask is very small, only 2 oz, so it doesn't even hold 1/2 cup of water. IMO, it wouldn't work for this purpose; it's too small & has a rubber o-ring beneath the cap. This would melt under too much heat. I use the flask to hold olive oil in my cook kit. For a hiking or backpacking kit, something like a Klean Kanteen would be better. I use a 32 oz stainless bottle from the Pathfinder School, LLC for boiling water in a fire. Hope this helps.
1710725
I bought two and gave them as gifts so I can't answer about them specifically. However, another person I know that has an ice maker does keep his outside, more to keep his beer cold than anything else. Yes, it can act as a cooler but like a cooler, the ice will melt quicker. And like a cooler, keep it out of the sun.
2145578
No I do not believe it would hold ice without leaking. I usually use freezer packs to keep the contents cold.
1752258
No and why would you want it to. Even if all the ice melts at least your drinks would still be in cold water. Also, after having this at the lake for a couple of long hot summer days, the best thing to do is to set a regular cooler inside of it. Ice stays much longer. What ever size cooler you can fit in there, it will hold it. We have a 56 quart cooler with wheels and it fits in there just fine. Hope this helps. This thing is super though and if you plan to spend all day floating, this is a must.
316657
I have used this to go to the beach but you will need to pack it with alot of those rubbermaid blue ice packs. I have found things stay colder in those red and white "Igloo" or "Coleman" coolers but they are not as portable. Now I just keep these in my car to keep hot foods or cold foods on the way home fromthe store
983966
Yes this would work for that however I don't think it is NSF approved which all food storage items have to be for any commercial operation. If this is just for home use I would leave it up to you. It is pretty large be sure to check the dimensions so you know.
493161
No, and I wouldn't recommend putting ice in the middle. it is rally just for dry storage of glasses and bottles.
2006291
I suppose if you have something frozen that you put in the pack, it might keep everything else you have in there cold. We used this to travel in Eastern Washington, temps were in the 90's and we used a small amount of ice from the hotel and it didn't melt. Hope this helps.
2088121
The unit only keeps the small opening in the center ice free, not around the outer part of the unit. Did you put in water or on top of ice? It will not melt ice, in fact once the temperature gets to about 5 degrees for any length of time, the hole will freeze up.
92020
Yes. Silly me didn't find it until after I dumped everything in the yard. Now I drain small quantities of water as the ice melts then add more fresh ice. Keeps your salads bowls from floating in water.
357146
It could be used that way, but it would not hold a lot with ice and it runs the risk of leaking, as other users have mentioned. I have not had any leaking issues though!