Cool Your Cooler

Whenever I am going on an outing where I am bringing beverages or perishables, I cool down my cooler the night before the event. I put ice packs (or bagged ice) in it overnight so the ice chest is already cold when I am ready to use it. This also helps the items I place in it, right before I leave, to stay colder longer.

I always have plenty of ice packs and bagged ice in my freezer so I just swap them out for fresh ones in the morning when I am ready to leave.