Try ice for long-term cooling

by Alanna Kaufman, Posted Jul 4th 2008 @ 6:00AM

Buying ice each day for a road trip or camping journey can be such a pain. Consider (safely) using dry ice as an alternative.

If you are careful with it, using dry ice as an alternative to regular ice can keep your food cool for almost a week. Store your dry ice in the bottom of an insulated container (like a cooler) and put water bottles over it to protect the rest of your food. Then, store as much food as you can fit in the cooler, never sealing the cooler completely. Keep in mind the following safety tips as well:

1. Only use the dry ice in open spaces. If you are taking it in the car, leave the windows open.
2. Don't touch the dry ice with your bare hands. Instead, use a mitt or a towel.
3. If you do get a dry ice burn, treat it like a regular burn.
4. Pick up your dry ice as close as possible to the time that you will need it.

Have you had luck in the past with dry ice? Have any more tips to share?

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