AmyFranklySpeaking
These were purchased to fit in the 16 quart Coleman hard-sided cooler. They fit perfectly. I put one on the bottom and one on top. I purchased the lunch sizes for the sides. Once the set-up is done, and they are frozen, they are easy to use and keep your cooler COLD! They work well!
SET-UP: you have to fill them up with a specific amount of water. You need to use the funnel (comes with one) to fill them up. You should measure out the correct amount of water to fill them, but I have filled these in other sizes and once you've done it enough times you know about when to stop. If you aren't experienced with when to stop, then definitely measure out what you need so you have enough in there and don't overfill. Once they are filled with water, you squeeze a stopper in the top and close it tight all the way. The stopper can be difficult to push in, but make sure it's down as far as you can get it before trying to put on the cap. Then put them in the freezer FLAT. Unless you are looking to purposely shape them, keep them flat for best use once frozen. They were frozen by next morning and ready to go.
USE: I put two of these and two lunch size in a hard-sided cooler and they kept the items cold for 36 hours. Impressive. They were about half to 2/3rds melted when I put them back in the freezer, flat again, and then next morning, again they were ready to use.
TIPS:
1. If you have an extra freezer in your basement or garage, I would keep these in various sizes in there for use in coolers. I also have the largest size that I put in a big Trader Joes soft sided cooler bag for car trips as well. I have packed groceries in and drove 7 hours and popped them in the fridge when got to destination and everything was fridge cold still.
2. If you have a better funnel, use that. The one it comes with is small and flimsy, but works.
PROS:
THEY WORK!! Enough said! Worth the price - which is decent - and effort to set up! Save you money on purchasing food on the road. Have healthy foods from home without the restaurant, convenience store up charge!
CONS:
You have to put in a little work to get them "made" and they need to go into the freezer for 24 hours (will be ready in less if needed but plan on at least 24), so don't buy these last minute. Prepare for their use.
They can take up room in your freezer and get in the way, so best if you have a separate extra freezer to store them in.
| Brand | Cooler Shock |
|---|---|
| Color | Silver |
| Material | Nylon |
| Package Information | Box |
| Product Dimensions | 1"D x 6.5"W x 7.5"H |
| Item Weight | 9.59 ounces |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Included Components | funnel |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping Gear, Fishing, Road Trip, Beach, Lunch Boxes, Backpack Cooler, Work, School, Outdoor Adventures |
| Insulation Material | Polyethylene |
| Chamber Depth | 6.5 Inches |
| UPC | 854850006251 |
| Manufacturer | Cooler Shock |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 8.8 x 7.83 x 2.28 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.29 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.5 x 7.5 x 1 inches |
| Brand Name | Cooler Shock |
| Number of Items | 5 |
| Part Number | 43237-2 |
| Style | Lunch Box Size 5-pack |
| Size | Lunch Box Size 5-Pack |
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Alison Neil