Nifty cooler box accessories

What’s a holiday without a cold G&T? Learn how to make your own ice brick or try convenient reusable ice packs and keep your cooler fresh.

Coghlan’s Cooler Dry

This little do-hickey props up the lid of your cooler box letting it breathe and helps prevent mould. It will help maintain the longevity of your ice chest and put a stop to any sour smells.

Re-usable ice

The sheets of ice can be cut into convenient sizes and also heated up. There are three sheets in a pack, which are soaked in warm water to activate. The sheets swell up into a series of small cubes and true to its claim, keep frozen longer than ice cubes.

Make your own ice brick

Make your own ice brick while travelling using basic objects you’re bound to have with you on the road.

Soak a sponge in water, place into a Ziplock bag letting out all the air before closing and freeze overnight. The next morning you’ll have the perfect ice brick. The plastic bag prevents water wetting your foodstuffs and its re-usable. This is a cheap alternative to buying plastic ice-bricks and great for an emergency.