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Re: [RC] Keeping food cold and safe to eat - Maggie MieskeI have a cooler from Wal Mart (not sure the brand) that was called the "endurance" cooler. :) I had to have it. And ice lasts in it ALL weekend, especially if I can find a block. It has more/special insulation, don't know. :) It is silver and white. Check it out if you get there. Oh, and it also has a handle that pops out and wheels. I love it! Miles of smiles, Maggie http://arabianquest.com/samaha_arabians.htm "So many of our dreams seem impossible, then improbable, then inevitable." Christopher Reeve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ed & Wendy Hauser" <ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: "Lysane Cree" <lysanec@xxxxxxxx>; <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 12:56 PM Subject: Re: [RC] Keeping food cold and safe to eat What you need is a better cooler. Somewhere I saw a cooler for sale with much thicker insulation, but I can't remember where. Usual coolers are made for picnics. There are some ways to extend the life of ice dramatically: 1. Start with blocks of ice not cubes. You can make them in a home freezer. 2.Freeze anything that you can and put that in. Acts as extra ice. 3. Keep the cooler in the shade. Under a truck or a tarp on poles or trees. 4. Wrap the cooler in blankets, or old sleeping bags. The more the better. 5. Make an over box from 2" Styrofoam house insulation. Can be very durable if covered with plywood. Between shade, and extra insulation the ice should last for 3-5 days depending on the outside temperatures. Ed Ed & Wendy Hauser 2994 Mittower Road Victor, MT 59875 ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx 406.642.6490 ============================================================ Why should I look good if I don`t smell good? ~ author unknown ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================ ============================================================ In my experience (22 year worth) most endurance riders are great people who will go out their way to help and be friendly. ~ Laura Hayes ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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