Cooler Hack! How to Build SUPERCHARGED Reusable Ice Pack Pods

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July 30, 2022: Build a set of supercharged ice pods and keep your cooler COLD!
In this video I will show you how I built a set of supercharged ice pods custom fit to the exact internal dimensions of my cooler. These pods freeze at a temperature of around 26 degrees so they will help keep your cooler colder than ordinary ice will.
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[@Joeyw-2203]

I just use bottled water. Most won't burst when frozen solid. If you are worried about that, just remove about 5% of the water, then freeze solid. You can pick bottles based on the size of your cooler, and it's avaliable to drink in a pinch once it defrosts.

[@RT-qz5ci]

It doesnt have enough salt. It wont get nearly as cold as these. Its a huge difference

[@donhart3782]

NONSENSE!!! Salt water does not get any colder than water without salt when cooled the same way. Water with salt in it needs a lower temperature to freeze. That's because it's now a saline solution and salt does not change it's state at normal water freezing temps. The salt slurry disrupts the natural freeze cycle of water causing it to require a lower temp before freezing. Salt water does not get any colder than water without salt. It may feel colder while freezing because it gets to a lower temperature before freezing. Water and saline are essentially similar when frozen. Water without salt will freeze faster and stay frozen longer than salt water. Neither one of them will be colder than the other over time if they are both cooled to the same temperature to start with. So, essentially, no difference at all between water and saline. Although the PVC pipe is durable, it is not the best solution here. Bottled water can be frozen to well below 0 and is a far better solution as the walls of the bottles are thinner allowing for more water storage in the same space. Water is the number one drink you need while traveling and camping so you will most likely be bringing it unless you like getting your drinking water from a campground system which is not as desirable as filtered, bottled water. We have good water at home so we only use bottled water when traveling or camping. We also carry water from home for camping long term. We use our deep freezer to freeze cases of water to below 0 degrees fahrenheit. The water stays in the freezer year round and is put in the refrigerator to help during power failures. It's replaced when we need it for our coolers. We've never had any bottles explode. Apparently, the plastic used for water bottles can expand somewhat. This wasn't always the case but we have been freezing it for the past 15 years with no problems. @@RT-qz5ci

[@RT-qz5ci]

@@donhart3782 bruh chill out nobody cares i didnt even read all of that. Argue with someone else

[@reyedwardmedina9236]

wahahahahahahahhhahahah. 🤣😂🤣@@RT-qz5ci

[@TxRiverElf]

@@donhart3782 I appreciate the practical alternative... the pvc seems cool... pun intended, but the practical notion of being able to actually drink the 'ice pack' if need be, is a much more efficient use of cooler space. For the record, I did not consider your response in need of 'chilling'... some people just consider information an argument, if their own remarks are challenged. Facts prevail, ultimately. Thanks for bothering to make your point for those of us unafraid of actually reading to learn.

[@F0XD1E]

Maybe some food coloring in the solution would be good so you could tell if they're leaking. Cool idea!

[@TheWeekendAngler]

That's a good idea! I'll probably do that with the next batch. Thanks!

[@bstsmanufacturing]

My uncle Burt made something similar when he had a pesky graboid infestation. Worked like a charm!

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Dude it took me entirely too long to get this. But this has to be the comment of the year! Thanks!

[@172sbct]

Few household chemicals in the proper proportions. Lol.

[@joeysampaolo8962]

Tt😢

[@ThePhilDEEZ]

Broke into the wrong goddamn rec room!

[@alitlweird]

Your Uncle Burt is the patron saint of Preppers.

[@azycray4801]

In case your interested, the only difference between the purple primer and the clear cleaner in the yellow can is the purple dye. They came out with the purple primer around the early 80's so the plumbing inspector could tell whether or not you used a cleaner/primer before the solvent weld. So unless you are getting a plumbing inspection, I always use the clear cleaner in the yellow can because the purple will stain anything it touches. Just FYI

[@docyoungblood9521]

oh??? read the can...the clear is labeled cleaner...the purple is labeled primer they are not interchangeable

[@azycray4801]

@@docyoungblood9521 I'm a retired master plumber, the only difference is the dye, and the obvious use of the word primer or cleaner. Same stuff, does the same thing.

[@williamfowler616]

do what? the purple stain is to identify sewage waste lines. what plumbing idiot told you this story?

[@azycray4801]

@@gwebster6600 I think you are wrong, but of course who knows? That would only make sense if people were buying both products. As a plumber I had both on my truck, but Harry homeowner will only be buying one.

[@williamfowler616]

@@gwebster6600 how would making two different cans and two different colors of primer that cost the same amount double how much they make since it takes the same amount of cleaner to clean the pipe whether clear or purple, they did it to mark sanitation lines so you could tell them apart and not mix them up later after they were buried. go read some plumbers building code books then come back with an idea of what you are talking about please.

[@johnx9318]

Just a suggestion - if you load the pipes with very hot saline water before you seal them, the air inside will be expanded. This will contract when cool, and will provide less pressure on the caps and pipe when the water is frozen.

[@rugershooter5268]

I was thinking bringing it to a boil and filling completely, when it turns to ice it will cause a small vacuum There is a temp that water is expanded equal to ice, if you use that temp when it turns to ice there will be no pressure or suction.....if you fill completely

[@kevinsantascott3688]

@@rugershooter5268 so what is that temp?

[@rugershooter5268]

@@kevinsantascott3688 my guess would be under 100, steam is water expanded more than ice. When we start up cold boiler with level at 60" valves closed, we have to keep draining to keep it from shutting down at 67", but we're going up to 285f under 40psi

[@teamdada2194]

Wtf thats deep

[@piezoman79]

@@kevinsantascott3688there is no temp that water is expanded equal to ice unless you also include its produced gas volume. Ice expands 9% greater than its volume of liquid water, while (near) boiling water will expand up to 4%.

[@Sushihunter250]

Back when I was guiding, I just used 2 Litre Coke bottles filled with salt water. They fit the cooler perfectly. I could easily get two days use out of them. Another advantage was that I could dump the water after they thawed to make it easier to transport home to be refilled.

[@scottleggejr]

I used 50/50 with RV winterizing fluid (ethylene glycol - NOT the same stuff as car anti-freeze) and the other half water. Does the same thing and gets colder than salt water, but a little more $$$. Cheers and cold beers 😂

[@intractablemaskvpmGy]

@@scottleggejr I'm going to try this. I usually deep freeze 1L bottles with plain water

[@johannvanderschyff7735]

2 liter bottles takes too much space.

[@JoshJackson13]

@@johannvanderschyff7735 I just freeze my drinking water bottles. Then drink them last. 2 fish with one worm or is it 2 birds one worm. Anyway you get the point

[@shanefowler3504]

​@@intractablemaskvpmGytry using near boiling water with about 390g of salt

[@jpendowski7503]

Thank you for a clear and simple presentation, visual and verbal instructions and readily available supplies. They may not suit all needs but I appreciate the great information.

[@bertbuchanan4198]

Great idea! I’ve used saltwater before but love the pvc pipe addition!

[@joshuanattinger9694]

Thanks man. Love that they are able to be made custom. The ice packs I bought online never fit right and take up too much space in the cooler and the freezer at home. Definitely going to do this.

[@Rescue-mt7fl]

Awesome tip. Tried it myself, was able to get best dissolved salt in water by using pickling salt, it’s much finer and dissolves faster.

[@grantbratrud4949]

Thanks! (I plan to use a funnel to pour my saline solution.) A hack to your hack that occurred to me would be to use larger diameter cylinders. When I can I always use block ice, but try finding that most places: it lasts so much longer than "cubes" it's not funny, and the ice companies know on which side their bread is buttered. I like the ABS substitution. A respected Berkshire swine breeder in southeastern Minnesota used overhead ABS pipelines to supply drinkers in his hog lots, year-round. Maybe a freeze, but not a rupture.

[@jamescostello6529]

Old irrigation tech here. Always apply glue to the pipe and fitting. They will go all the way in and that will be a forever seal.

[@hunterfishman7119]

THANKS CAPTIAN OBVIOUS!

[@robertb2744]

​@@hunterfishman7119he didn't do so in the video though

[@JBarnes917]

@@hunterfishman7119bro you ok? Lol

[@jasongixxer6438]

Yep, thought the same thing as I was watching> "he didnt primer/glue inside the end caps"

[@greenroomgal]

He also is using 1" not 1 1/4 as the he says

[@jfowler7604]

Love the idea for a long weekend-ish trip. When I go way out in the boonies, I'm often out for 6 days or so. A block of ice will last that long and I'm sure these wouldn't. However, when I cast the block to fit in the bottom, I'll bet I'd get an extra day with salt water.

[@MattnUska]

Great idea. I have used vacuum bags before filled with salt water. Make great ice packs/heat packs as well.

[@jilanam7199]

Simple and effective. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@71160000]

Looked great but being a long time bay fisherman who normally uses a hundred or so quart ice chest and spend many days out in the summer heat I've found that a pair of one gallon milk jugs filled with water and frozen will last for two days and keep all my fish cold at the same time.

[@sal35plus]

I'm not an angler but stumbled across your video. Very well done and I liked how you walked through each step for anyone who has never measured something like this. Thanks for the video, will have to try this out on my next family camping trip.

[@bryanbiltoft8141]

You didn't know how to measure something?

[@sal35plus]

@@bryanbiltoft8141 I was simply pointing out how thorough he was in his video, thinking of things that others might not have done before. I'm not a content creator and wouldn't have thought that there was a need to point that out either.

[@bryanbiltoft8141]

@@sal35plus This isn't really something to get wrapped around the axel about.

[@markanderson8677]

Fantastic tip . . . and no refilling needed! Thanks '-)

[@allkindsofoutdooractivities]

Great tip! I have made those in the past and used them and they work great!

[@ralphwilliams7411]

I would use schedule 20 pipe. Freeze faster and hopefully work more efficiently. This is a great tip. Glad I ran across this video.

[@carlosvillanueva8530]

If they freeze faster, they will also thaw faster due to less insolation.

[@ilovestitch]

Insulation comes from the cooler. You want the pipe to have as much heat transfer as possible to keep the inside of the cooler cold @@carlosvillanueva8530

[@Kevin-wr9um]

Not sure I'll ever do this but this was one of the best, most complete DIY videos I've ever seen. Good job sir, I'm subscribing just in case.

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Thank you.

[@timothyallbee1176]

This is great, they would also make for emergency ice packs if electricity goes out, thanks for sharing

[@merkeljohn]

This video was nicely done and helpful. Thanks!

[@janitarjanitar]

Cool trick dude. Durability and resubaility is the key here. It'd be cool to see another polymer used, or, a 48 hr temperature verification. Loved it regardless! Thanks

[@jacquelineblanch667]

Great ideas. Thanks so much.

[@stuartpearce2997]

Excellent idea, and execution. I learned some valuable tips that are going to help me with another project as well. Thanks

[@victorjeffers1993]

Thanks for the Tip , I'll be trying this very soon !

[@rickyelvis3215]

always good to have backup bongs.. great tip!

[@spakchitown]

I can use this for a rolling non-insulated party cooler I use on my patio. Thanks!

[@Ram-vt3rm]

Great idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@sundaymorninghikes6275]

Welp...I know what I'm doing today! Great idea and love the salt water supercharge! Thanks for sharing!

[@crabbingclammingboatcampin4962]

Technically, you need primer and glue in cap, also. Glue cap first. Glue tends to stay liquid longer, due to confinement in the cap. Then glue exterior of pipe. Slip together and give a short twist.you now yave an inspector approved connection.

[@LouisianaSpey]

I approve this message as a maintenance hand at a chemical plant that deals with a lot of CPVC and pvc pipe. Primer is a must before adding the hardner glue.

[@markshoemaker65]

Outstanding, thanks for the cool tip.

[@StitchJones]

Very helpful video. Thank you very much.

[@ronthor5621]

What an excellent idea! Thank you

[@PanFishWeekly]

Another great tip Josh!

[@ricknightengale5339]

Fantastic idea, thanks for sharing

[@teamsnagginwhiskers-dustin753]

Nice, I will have to try this!! Great video 💪

[@FarmsteadForge]

Very cool, thanks!

[@ConservativeGenX]

Awesome tip, and tyvm!

[@jerryjones7293]

I really appreciate your format and the great information. The blue ice units are clumsy and expensive.

[@user-lc1df9jd1u]

That’s a great idea thanks.

[@_DB.COOPER]

Thanks!

[@dorrdepew]

Excellent video - very clearly presented. Good idea, too! I’ll definitely make some of these for my cooler.

[@carlosvillanueva8530]

Thank you for this video, excellent work, I added blue dye so I can tell if I get a leak later.

[@TheLawrence1999]

I really like this idea and def gonna look at making me a few, thanks for the video.

[@rogermalouf7685]

I like this idea a lot!

[@65MK]

Great idea! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@KempOutside]

That’s awesome! Thanks! Just subscribed.

[@ClearviewOutdoors]

This is awesome, going to have to make me some, thanks Josh!

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Thanks, Skip! They're definitely worth it!

[@rick4649]

Great tip. Thanks

[@svravenflintlock7526]

Great idea!

[@anthonyadams6688]

I have done similar, but I used 1 part 91% rubbing alcohol to 4 parts water in a heavy duty bag. It freezes softly, so you can bend it and mold it around things. I love this idea though!

[@teamdada2194]

Wtf why would you think of that?

[@cuivre2004]

@@teamdada2194 Maybe because some folks know a little more about physical characteristics of chemical properties than the typical Joe Schmoe GED recipient.

[@dougb4956]

@@cuivre2004 Ha ha. Truth.

[@marcelbelanger4424]

Cool idea, and the music was great!

[@edwardmccall450]

Great Idea!

[@gaila.8830]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@terrydpierce2191]

Great Video !!!

[@StonedDead1981]

Those would look great with my PVC rod holders. Heat formed half a 1 1/4" pipe to be basically L channel and cut a point for ground penetration. They hold up very well in rocky banks and being driven with a mallet. I can imagine PVC ice packs would hold up quite well.

[@malboro1600]

Super tip thanks 👍

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this video. Those things look bullet-proof.

[@TheWeekendAngler]

They live a rough life in my bait cooler and so far I haven't had any break.

[@zina6581]

Thank you!

[@shawnr771]

I fill big juice bottles with salt water. Works the same just more mass to unfreeze. They work great in insulated grocery bags.

[@CatfishandCrappie]

Thats Cool Literally!

[@azycray4801]

I did a little research on this and found that there is a reaction that takes place when salt is added to ice, it makes the water colder as the ice melts. This is the best explanation I have from what I read so checking with a scientist to corroborate is a good idea. But, when the water and salt are already mixed, the process that takes place with salt on ice is no longer there. So in making your own reusable freeze tubes, there should be no difference in the ability to make things colder. Looked at another way, if your freezer gets down to -10 degrees, the ice you make will be -10 also. Whether fresh or salt water, the cold it stores is limited by the freezer making it. the fact that the salt water will melt at a lower temperature probably has no effect since the salt water will still be the same temperature as the fresh water ice that is still frozen. Salt water is more dense than fresh water but it is denser because of the dissolved solids. Normally I would think that the denser something is, the longer it would hold a temperature, whether it is heat or cold. but in this instance, what would hold temperature better, sodium chloride or H2o. Whatever the difference, it is most likely negligible since the salt content is so low it would not be detected. So this is a very long winded way of saying that using salt water to make your reusable cold blocks probably is no benefit over using fresh water. Use the coldest freezer you have for the best results.

[@jimnelson8807]

Maybe he could do a side by side comparison to compare how effective this is versus plain water

[@timlaunyc]

Yes. Dissolving salt in water (even ice water) makes the water colder. At the same time, salt water has a higher heat capacity, making it take more energy to increase its temperature. This means salt water can stay colder longer than normal water. But the two principles are not the same. The only way the two are equal is if the salt water is cooled to the same temperature as dissolving salt in ice water. So, if you can freeze salt water to something like -5 F or lower, it will be more effective than dissolving salt in ice water from an energy perspective. What does this mean? Not much with respect to the video. If you want to cool room temp beer or soda asap: ice + water + salt. If you want to make an ice pack, salted water is better than plain water. I personally use gel beads (garden center, or orbeez), with equal parts rubbing alcohol and distilled water.

[@jjf201b]

LOL - I just made a similar comment above before I saw your comment. If somehow the tranfer of heat occurs at a different rate in fresh water ice than in salt water ice would this hack be valuable. IMHO

[@root1657]

This is why I just freeze gallon jugs of fresh water for the camping cooler. Functions just fine as an ice block, and by the end of the week when all the cold food is used up, its still available as drinking water for cooking the dry foods.

[@byrongark7416]

Adding salt stops the water from becoming solid and breaking the pipes. I used to spray refridgerated concentrated salt water to freeze fish commercially and we could reach minus 20 degrees Celsius and I'm sure you could go colder

[@timthompson3958]

Thanks, that's awesome

[@kandkcattlecompany8917]

simple is elegantl TY

[@SwissNoobWatches]

🎉🎉🎉Thanks very good idea🎉🎉love your videos

[@RIGGING4FATTIES]

Such a great idea! Definitely help me with weight on the kayak 😎

[@broderickgillum8854]

Thanks I going to try this.I have plenty pvc pipe. And glue

[@barefootterry3785]

Thanks for the video! I use 2L bottles, but didn’t even think about salt water.

[@billgriffis5069]

There’s no benefit to using salt water as water will freeze at 32, but will get as cold as the freezer regardless of the salt. Using a 30% alcohol solution is could be beneficial as the liquid would not freeze solid reducing freeze cycle stress on the pipe.

[@jakeski3142]

Like Bill said. Saltwater provides no benefit here

[@jjf201b]

Handy ice pack for sure - Not bashing here, just my humble "not a scientist" opinion: Once fresh water freezes at 32f, only the can the ice be chilled to lower tempuratures. The only difference I see here is that the salt water will remain liquid below 32f until it reaches its lower freezing point where only then can it be chilled to a lower tempurature. Either way, both fresh water and salt water ice packs will be chilled to whatever your freezer is set to. The salt water ice pack will melt before a fresh water pack. If somehow the tranfer of heat occurs at a different rate in fresh water ice than in salt water ice would this hack be valuable. I do know from my Dive Class days that water transfers heat 4 times faster than air. That means that salt water chilled to near or at its freezing temp will be colder than frash water near or at its freezing point. This will definitly cool your cooler items faster but not longer. Faster than all ice too with the limitation of only cooling to eaches freezing point. Any other thoughts out there?

[@goodwater2020]

Thanks Bud

[@Ball_drips]

If your freezer is set to 1*F then your ice, whether it is salt water or plain water will be 1*F. The salt water, will melt faster since the freezing point is lower. Once your cooler hits say 26*f, the salt ice will melt but the plain ice will still be frozen. However, i still believe this can be more effective that cubed ice since the larger block of ice will take longer to melt

[@SOGOnic]

Been using these for years in my lunch box. I made 5 and just rotate 2 per day to keep my stuff cold. Great explanation Josh

[@gregkrueger331]

How does the pvc hold up? I’m going to make a few today but I’m probably gonna go with ABS just because it’s more suited for cold than pvc.

[@brooktrout1477]

@@gregkrueger331I think over time abs would be more brittle

[@lns4048]

Great idea

[@DOffio]

AWESOME!

[@birdmandave]

Awesome video

[@chrisedgemon4943]

ive always added rock salt to my ice in cooler i think i might try this

[@user-me4yr6vt3v]

I also utilize 1 liter bottles I had previously emptied. I fill them with tap water and store them in the freezer until needed. When traveling I refreeze them where we are staying (a BnB or hotel with kitchenette). Easy and you don’t have to deal with melted ice.

[@meatballwanger]

This is the best thing I ever saw.

[@christopherfolekene8898]

Cool idea

[@RoseBud-fk4qg]

Make 4 inch 3 ft long to put in you freezer when you don't have enough food to keep it full and if power go out it can last a few more hours to stay frozen

[@TheWeekendAngler]

I'm not sure that 3ft would fit into my freezer, but I like where you're going with this. Here in the Midwest, storm season can wreak havoc on freezers.

[@OneWildTurkey]

If you put them on top of what you want to keep cold, it'll work better because the cold air or water drops below the stuff that's warm.

[@TheWeekendAngler]

You're absolutely right. I typically use these in my bait cooler, so I line the bottom of the cooler and throw a bunch of slimy baitfish right on top of them. That position works well enough to keep them cool, and it lets a lot of the scales and slime find its way to the bottom of the cooler.

[@hugchopshop8904]

Can also freeze Gatorade. Since you can drink it when it melts, you didn't "give up" any cooler space.

[@ilovelalakers]

I like the way you think. I do the same with water or juice. The larger the container, the longer it lasts.

[@leschab]

Like how the end caps act as standoffs from adjacent pipes and cooler bottom. Good air flow. Makes me think they might work good in swamp cooler air conditioner build. Cool.

[@UnknownUser-fe5zu]

I live in the desert and honestly that’s the best idea I have heard to cool that air even more, and lower the amount of moisture 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@mistersamdi]

my thoughts exactly :)

[@fritzie1968]

Great idea. Love the short, sweet, to the point video! Earned a sub from me! Well done sir.

[@kennethd9344]

Thanks

[@scottcarter4388]

Cooler gel ice extender used for gel cooler packs lasts way longer. Made three 2 liter ice packs from this and after 3 days camping they were still 90% frozen solid had to break ice off of them to put them back in the freezer. Got the packs to make them off ebay really cheap.

[@jpwtgj3444]

I have used Smart Water bottles with this hack, works well. But I also throw a few regular frozen waters in there to enjoy the next day.

[@thehyperactivesloth]

You can actually fill the tubes to 90% volume. I do this by filling a tube with water, pour into a measuring cup on a digital scale, pour off water until I get the 90% of the original weight, then add 5% salt of the original weight. I now have a perfect 90% volume that will fill the tube when frozen. I seal and repeat for each one. I've had some of these for over 10 years with no real signs of wear. I also use them in the cold smoker to keep temps down when smoking cheese and fish. It takes ~5% salinity to hit the 26f or -3.5c mark. I believe 23.3% salinity has the coldest/lowest freeze point around -21c, but most home freezers aren't hitting that.

[@jejoko]

Or, just fill some water bottles 90% full with sea water, and you're done. Save money, time and re-purpose.

[@thehyperactivesloth]

@@jejoko the plastic used to make water bottles will not hold up like schedule 40 pvc, can't be cut to size, nor fully sealed. I would not put bottled sea water with all its microbes in my for human consumption freezer/cooler. Also, if you live anywhere but the coast a drive to the home depot is probably cheaper than a drive to the ocean.

[@garyzimmerman8679]

Ideally, a good quality freezer will hit -7 Fahrenheit. If you hunt or store large quantities of meat. It is best to keep your freezer at 0 Fahrenheit or lower if possible. If you hunt deer or wild hog, you should keep it frozen at 0 or below for at least 7 days to kill the trichinosis parasite. Because a good quality freezer can hit these lower temps. They should not have any issue freezing the 23% salinity water. It will just take much longer to get them frozen. In many cases almost 36 hours in PVC. If using copper pipes. Possibly in 24 hours. I keep both of my freezers at the coldest possible temp. Now in my house fridge freezer combo. The freezer is only set to 20 Fahrenheit. My ice cream is easier to dip, then when I pull out the ice cream from the deep freeze at a -7.

[@jejoko]

@thehyperactivesloth Yes, if you live on the coast, it is quite convenient. I have been using the same sea water filled Gatorade bottles for years now. They have been thawed and frozen many, many times over now. About the bacteria or what not that you're worried about just cook your meet to recommend temps. Although I must say that many times I have washed my catch straight in the blue ocean and made ceviche right there on the boat without any problems. Not to mention all the bacteria and microbes that are already on and inside of the fish that are being thrown in the cooler or whatever hog or deer you have in there. The water in the bottles is probably cleaner at this point, lol. I must say that I am tempted to try the PVC pipes just because they seem to have a more homogeneous fit next to each other. But other than that, my Gatorade and water bottles do just fine.

[@victormarinelli5660]

@@garyzimmerman8679 Agree, my dedicated freezer is at -2 F

[@joshuahowitt9943]

I like the idea, and I like a commenters suggestion to use steel, because the heat / cold transfer properties are faster. However I feel compelled to note, that although salt water and fresh water freeze at different temperatures, the actual temperature of the water / ice / or other solution is the same as the rest of everything in the freezer, provided it's had enough time to get cold. A freezer set at 0 degrees Fahrenheit results in fresh, salt or artificial solution at 0 f within a day or two (maybe less)... That's where the steel would help the water freeze colder faster in the freezer. I've been using refreezable soft packs, but I don't like how they sometimes freeze into jagged irregular shapes if I don't lay them out in a single layer in the freezer, and that takes a lot of freezer rack space. Using rigid freeze packs like this or other, is now really appealing to me. Thanks! I like the DIY and presentation and steps shown. :)

[@cadiehl1]

That much steel would add way too much weight.

[@stevejones7574]

So what if salt water freezes at lower temp, unless it somehow increases the thermal mass of the water, it doesn't improve cooling. Smarter to freeze drinking water and bring it along, works just as well, and can save lives in emergency situation.

[@jerryg957]

Zip lock freezer bags, no fuse no muse. Like they say what ever floats your boat. Thanks for posting

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Absolutely. Whatever works. I've got a ton of frozen water bottles also.

[@consciousobjector2507]

Yours wouldn't work for me, I'm terrified of fuses, and I often muse. Whatever works for you I guess.

[@Lefishn]

Fuss and muss.....lmao

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Nice 😊

[@Oscar_Cruises]

Seems like you should also prime the inside of the cap.

[@terrygmusser]

brilliant

[@skinnywaterboys6108]

I used the ideal from my rabbits. SWEET!!!!!!

[@bradlaflamme6127]

Nice I like that tip

[@judyannniedens6371]

How long will the pods stay frozen or the length of time it will keep bait, etc. properly. Cold or cool? Thank you. I enjoyed your. Video- it was easy to understand and in chronological order. There was no extraneous information throw in to get viewers off track or confuse them. This is one of the best instructional videos I have seen in quite a few years. Judy Ann Niedens, Wichita, Kansas

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Thanks, Judy. I haven't actually timed them, but i can give you an example. I caught bait on a Friday, and used it on Saturday, Sunday, and it was still good on Monday when I fished again. By that point the tubes were no longer frozen, but still cool to the touch.

[@mhill2510]

Going to make these for the Icybreeze

[@BumSkidley]

how do they work on the icybreeze? how long does it last? i'm considering buying an icybreeze and have been looking at different block ice methods.