5 Reasons Block Ice Beats Cubes for Long Cooler Trips

Block ice melts slower than cubes Less surface area means slower melting, keeping your cooler cold for up to five days instead of three.

Pre-chill your cooler the night before Stick a bag of ice in it, then dump that ice before packing. This prevents your fresh ice from melting immediately.

Make your own block ice in milk jugs or Tupperware Homemade blocks are cheap, fit your cooler, and outperform store-bought cubes.

Pack food in reverse order Put items you need on days 4-5 at the bottom, and day 1-2 items on top. This minimizes opening the cooler for early meals.

Keep the cooler shaded and covered at night Throw a heavy blanket over it after dark. Open the lid as little as possible to retain cold air.