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Is chucking a bag of ice into an icebox OK…
or is it worth spending more on a fridge, so you can just plug in and go? On this week’s podcast Ben and Lauren discuss the pros and cons of each.
What’s your preferred way of keeping your food and cold ones chilled when camping?
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How do you prefer to keep your food and cold ones chilled outdoors?
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
01:09 – Brands
01:51 – Iceboxes Vs Coolers
03:17 – Fridges
06:06 – Cons of Fridges: Cost
06:44 – Cons of Fridges: Componentry
08:04 – Cons of Fridges: Power Requirements
09:18 – Cons of Fridges: External Dimensions
10:49 – Pros of Fridges: Consistent Cooling
11:13 – Pros of Fridges: Designed for Outdoor Conditions
12:14 – Pros of Fridges: Temperature Control
13:34 – Pros of Fridges: Dual-Zone Flexibility
14:06 – Pros of Iceboxes: Simple and Basic
15:57 – Pros of Iceboxes: Affordability and Flexibility
20:12 – Pros of Iceboxes: Versatile
20:22 – Cons of Iceboxes: Refilling Logistics
21:53 – Cons of Iceboxes: Less Efficient and Higher Maintenance
25:02 – Utilising Fridges and Iceboxes Interchangeably
28:03 – To Cool Off: Closing Thoughts
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