Planning a road trip? Sounds exciting. It must be especially when it’s summer time. Hitting the road in search of an adventure or going on a beachy holiday with family, all you need is good food and your favourite beverages to keep yourself cool and hydrated. For this, one thing which is a must when you are travelling is your cooler. It should be right-sized and cool enough to make you serve your beverages chilled and recharge you for the next course.

Having a poorly packed cooler that doesn’t hold your beverages or doesn’t cool them properly in such scorching heat would be a big turn-off for you and might ruin your holiday. Lovely Drinks, the leading soft drink and cordial company brings you some amazing cooler tips.

1. The Size Matters – It’s important to choose a rightly sized cooler to make sure all your drinks get packed inside. Choosing a small cooler will result in you having some of your favourite drinks kept outside. The entire purpose of having a cooler gets denied. So, before buying a cooler or deciding on which size suits you better, understand the capacity of the cooler. Get a size slightly larger than what you need. The extra space, however, can easily be filled with ice.
2. Be Proactive – The moment you start planning for your trip and start making the list, include the cooler too. Keeping it for the last minute will be like missing out on your cooler or carrying an old smelly one. Take out your cooler from where you have been storing it. Clean it properly and disinfect it if it has not been used for some time, maybe over a year. It would be great if you pre-chill your cooler by adding cold water or even ice will work. Do it a few hours before you start the trip. For the final packing, just throw this water/ice and now keep bottles and refill the cooler with fresh ice.
3. Pack the Right Way – For the final packing of the contents, make sure you have a ratio of 1:2 for ice and your eatables. Add a block of ice at the bottom and pack the contents in the reverse order. For example: if you are packing for a two-day trip, keep day two’s content at the bottom and then day 1’s contents should be at the top. The things which will be consumed first, should be on top. Now for the packing, add a layer of food and drinks and then add crushed ice/ice cubes before you start with the second layer. This shall ensure consistent cooling throughout.
4. Place the Cooler Right – All your hard work in packing the cooler will go vain, if you do not place your cooler at the right location. Make sure to keep the cooler away from direct sunlight and keep it in a cool and shaded space. After every use make sure to close the lid to ensure maximum retention of the cooling. If there is melted ice water or meltwater, don’t drain it. Retain it for an added cooling effect.
5. Don’t be in a Hurry – Now you know how to pack the contents. Don’t be in a hurry. Take time to pack your food and drinks. A well-stocked cooler will give better performance.

Some Additional Tips

For better performance of the cooler, here are some additional tips you can follow:

• Upgrade your cooler if it’s too old and has performance issues.
• Freeze your foods and cool your drinks beforehand. Pack them directly from the refrigerator for better performance.
• Get a separate cooler for meat and poultry items.
• If you don’t have ice, use frozen gel packs or frozen water bottles. Also, block ice stays for longer than crushed ice/cubes.
• Cover it with a bath towel for added insulation.
• Food should be stored in airtight containers so that melted ice water should not seep in.
• A full cooler will stay more cooler than a partial one. So, you may fill the empty space with ice.

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