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Ep39 – Fridges Vs. Iceboxes

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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?

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

Mentioned in this Episode:

Blogs:

8 Tips for Keeping Ice Longer in Your Icebox

Categories:

Fridges & Iceboxes

Sub-Categories:

Fridges & Coolers

Eskies & Iceboxes

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Ben and Lauren: From tent pegs and air tents, to setups for summer and one-pot wonders – our gear gurus Ben and Lauren unpack the topics on every camper’s tongue, taking each minute to the limit with how-to’s, destinations, and expert interviews. Be it a swag, tent, or ‘swent’ – set up camp with us!