Cold drinks: Stay cool – this is how drinks stay nice and cool
The grill and lounge chairs are packed – now it's time to start your trip to the lake. On hot summer days, there's nothing better than putting your feet up and enjoying a cold drink. To keep your liquid refreshing and cold for as long as possible, there are a few simple tricks everyone should know. We've compiled the most important information for you in our overview. So, stay cool!
1. Choose the right cooler
A quick shopping trip or a day trip to the lake? There's a suitable cooler bag or box for every situation. Coolers are particularly suitable for drinks, as they are particularly sturdy and have thick insulation. A distinction is made between passive and thermoelectric versions. The former keep the interior cool through their insulation alone. The electric versions also have a power connection and also actively cool – especially suitable for long excursions or multi-day camping trips.
2. Preparation pays off
It sounds trivial, but it's incredibly useful: If you're planning a trip, you should pre-chill your food and drinks. The best way to do this is to put them in the refrigerator for several hours. You should also always pack ice packs or ice and place them in the freezer compartment or freezer beforehand until they're completely frozen. If you don't have ice or an ice pack handy, you can also fill a PET bottle about halfway with water and then freeze it. Your DIY ice pack is ready.
3. Pack wisely
When filling the cooler, it should be packed to the top, with no gaps, if possible. Air heats up faster and thus causes cooling loss. Remember to place heavy bottles at the bottom and securely, or store them where they can't tip over—especially glass bottles.
4. Close the cooler box tightly
It's best to check that the lid is still closing properly before filling the cooler. Also, after packing, check that the lid is properly and securely in place. This keeps the air inside nice and cool. This also applies after you've removed food or drinks. And the shorter the cooler is open, the less cold air can escape. So it's better to think about it beforehand and then act quickly.
5. Avoid the sun
While you probably enjoy basking in the sun every now and then, your cooler should always be kept in the shade. The higher the outside temperature, the faster the cooler loses its cooling power. You should also avoid storing it in a hot car for extended periods. For longer journeys, we recommend thermoelectric coolers with a 12-volt power supply, which you can easily plug into your car's cigarette lighter.
6. Cooling water may remain
Even if it might not be pleasant to touch the cold water, you should not empty the cooling water created by the melting process in the box, as it continues to contribute to cooling the interior.
Ready for your next trip. Still don't have the right cooler or cooler bag? Then head over to our Campingaz online shop . Here you'll find a wide selection – from coolers to electric power boxes with up to 36 liters of capacity.
