[AT] staying hydrated on an antique tractor

[Chuck Saunders]

OzarkTrail at Wal-Mart 30oz is $10. It is every bit as good as the Yeti.
They are a great way to keep a cold drink handy.
Chuck Saunders
Kansas City, MO

On Wed, Sep 14, 2016 at 12:33 AM, Cecil Bearden <crbearden at copper.net>
wrote:

> This is OT  I am sure, but us old tractor guys gotta stay hydrated, and
> I found something that works great.   A friend of mine bought me a 30oz
> Yeti Tumbler.  This cup will keep ice in water for nearly 8 hours while
> sitting in a closed pickup in Oklahoma heat..  They are not cheap, $30
> to $40 depending on where you go.   They also make a 60oz jug that works
> just like the tumbler and the cooler.  ( I think the cooler is over
> rated, but if you put your ice in a zip lock bag, it will keep 3 times
> longer than loose ice. )    That Jug is $90 at he local hardware store.
> Way too much for a water jug.
> But.................    Hang on here folks, I found a copy of the YETI
> probably from the same factory too,  It is called Rtic (pronounced
> Arctic) and it is a lot cheaper.  That 60oz jug is only $29 if you order
> $35 or more shipping is free.   Just have to go to the Rtic web site.
> Do a google search for Rtic.   You may think that $30for a 1/2 gallon
> jug is too steep, but if you experience how it keeps cold, and is
> stainless and can get kicked around dropped, run over by the 4 wheeler,
> and still keeps drinks cold or hot,  I think you will agree that it is
> worth the extra.   Really the last jug you will buy to carry on the
> tractor.    If you still think it is too much to pay, just show it to
> your wife and remark how nice it woudl be to have a cold drink last all
> day and you would not have to drag all that grease in on her kitchen
> floor when you came in for ice..  !!    One might show up under the
> Christmas tree. https://www.*rticcoolers*.com
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