OK I don't know if anyone's posted this...and it is sort of a cheesy tip...
During our recent stay at ASMo, we had 2 trash cans, 1 green for recyclables and 1 regular trash can. So, I really did not do my part for the environment, and turned our 2nd trash can into a cooler. Very simple. Here's how I did it:
Take the liner (bag) out of the can and set it aside, you'll need it later.
Put your bottled water, gatoraide, pop, or whatever you want to keep cold in the can.
Take the can and the small ice bucket and head to the ice machine.
Fill the small bucket and dump it into the can. (The can is too big to fit under the spout for the ice.)
Once filled to the top with ice, head back to your room with the bucket and can.
Put the can in the bath tub (should make sure that everyone has bathed/showered for the night first), as condensation will form on the outside of the can.
Take the liner and place it over the can to help keep the cold inside.
By morning, most of the ice, if not all, will be melted. But, your bottles will still be icy cold. Wrap the bottles in a bath towel (2 can fit in a towel), and put them in your backpack before you head out the door.
If you hit the parks in the morning (9-ish), your bottles will stay cool until mid afternoon (4-ish). By 4, those bottles should be empty anyways!
Hope this helps!:wave:
During our recent stay at ASMo, we had 2 trash cans, 1 green for recyclables and 1 regular trash can. So, I really did not do my part for the environment, and turned our 2nd trash can into a cooler. Very simple. Here's how I did it:
Take the liner (bag) out of the can and set it aside, you'll need it later.
Put your bottled water, gatoraide, pop, or whatever you want to keep cold in the can.
Take the can and the small ice bucket and head to the ice machine.
Fill the small bucket and dump it into the can. (The can is too big to fit under the spout for the ice.)
Once filled to the top with ice, head back to your room with the bucket and can.
Put the can in the bath tub (should make sure that everyone has bathed/showered for the night first), as condensation will form on the outside of the can.
Take the liner and place it over the can to help keep the cold inside.
By morning, most of the ice, if not all, will be melted. But, your bottles will still be icy cold. Wrap the bottles in a bath towel (2 can fit in a towel), and put them in your backpack before you head out the door.
If you hit the parks in the morning (9-ish), your bottles will stay cool until mid afternoon (4-ish). By 4, those bottles should be empty anyways!
Hope this helps!:wave: