Whether you want to soak up the sun at the park or on the beach, you will likely feel a bit peckish or thirsty at some point. Without a proper cooler, though, you may have to resort to buying something at a nearby store — or worse, ending the day early.
Your branded cooler bags will be your and your brand’s best friend on those hot days, so utilise it in the best way possible. Here are our top DIY cooler hacks to rely on this summer and ensure your beverages and snacks stay fresh for longer!
1. Get Cooling Racks to Keep Beverages Away From Snacks
If you keep your drinks on top of your sandwiches, you will be left with a soggy, disgusting mess. Instead, buy some kitchen cooling racks to create a makeshift dry level above the beverages. By keeping the food elevated and away from any liquids, you won’t ruin your snacks before you get to nibble on them!
2. Use the Top to Store Smaller Items
You may think that your cooler bag doesn’t have much space to offer, but have you ever tried putting stuff on the top as well? Try adding some velcro strips to Ziploc bags and then securing the bags to the lid’s underside. Voilà! You can now store packets full of smaller snacks and condiments there and save some room in the main compartment!
3. Utilise Frozen Water Balloons as Ice Packs
If you’re worried that your sandwiches and drinks may get soggy and warm fast, you can freeze some water balloons and place them inside your cooler. As these would be larger than regular ice cubes, they’d take longer to melt, thus keeping your snacks fresh.
Of course, you can also repurpose them afterwards to avoid wasting all that water. Start a water balloon fight before leaving the beach or the park to end the day on a high note!
4. Keep Your Drinking Water Frozen
If water balloons aren’t your thing, you can also freeze printed water bottles you previously received as a corporate gift before leaving for the day. As they slowly melt, you’ll get cold drinking water that definitely comes in handy if the day is particularly hot. At the same time, your water bottles will keep everything else cool, letting you eat fresh snacks whenever you want!
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5. Label the Contents for Easier Use
Organising your cooler is sort of like playing Tetris, in that you want to fit everything you need neatly but still be able to find it without much effort. Another way of ensuring your cooler isn’t left open for too long is to write where everything is on the lid.
Label every item and then place a piece of duct tape on the lid. Use that tape to write where each food or drink is. No more rummaging while everything melts; this is a foolproof method of finding every snack or beverage in mere seconds!
6. Toss Some Glow Sticks Inside for Easier Rummaging
If you decide to stay at the beach or park even after the sun goes down, you may have to use a flashlight to find your snacks and beverages in the cooler. While most phones have a flashlight, that can be a hassle in general. Instead, chuck a personalised torch keyring into your swag bag which includes the cooler bag to add some light there. Problem solved — you can now clearly see the contents even at night!
7. Use Pool Noodles to Keep the Cooler Afloat
Finally, you can also make your cooler float on the water with you. Use zip ties to secure some pool noodles to your cooler, and then sit back and relax. Fancy a drink or a quick snack while you’re floating around? Just drag the cooler near you and enjoy!
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Looking for something different? Browse our full range of corporate printed bags which includes branded backpacks, custom drawstring bags, and logo tote bags. If for any reason you still can’t find what you are looking for, then simply give us a call on 0800 0148 970 or simply email us today. You may also wish to consider complementing your order of cooler bags with some branded bottled water or some personalised energy drinks which are sure to be well received by customers and employees alike!
