How far in advance should you pack a cooler?


How far in advance should you pack a cooler? Chill the Cooler Before Packing A cold cooler keeps ice longer. If you somehow have access to a commercial freezer, let the cooler spend the night inside. For everyone else, keep it out on your porch overnight, or stick it in the coolest part of your house the night before your trip.


What foods keep well in a cooler?

Here are our top eight favorite foods to stash in your cooler before hitting the sand.
  • Sliced Fruit. The most common snack people turn to on a hot day is a bowl of sliced fruit. ...
  • Sliced Veggies and Dip. ...
  • Individual Ice Creams. ...
  • Electrolytes. ...
  • Pasta Salad. ...
  • Deli Meat Wraps. ...
  • Fresh Salad. ...
  • Parfaits.