{"id":2130,"date":"2022-06-06T09:35:16","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T13:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/passportoverland.com\/?p=2130"},"modified":"2022-11-26T22:38:00","modified_gmt":"2022-11-27T03:38:00","slug":"best-way-to-keep-items-fresh-when-overlanding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/passportoverland.com\/best-way-to-keep-items-fresh-when-overlanding\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Way To Keep Items Fresh When Overlanding!"},"content":{"rendered":"
No matter if you will be camping as near as another city or as far as a two-month worth of traveling, water, fluids, and foods are must-haves when overlanding. And keeping items cool will prevent spoiling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to options ice blocks, ice cubes and refrigerators are what you have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A refrigerator is by far the best long-term solution for overlanding great distances. It is convenient, guarantees that food stays fresh for several days even in a hot climate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But ice blocks and cubes have their benefits. Let’s take a closer look at each option. Then you can make your decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\nICE BLOCKS<\/th> ICE CUBES<\/th> REFRIGERATOR<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> They last about 3 days depending on the climate and time of year<\/td> Last about 1-2 days depending on the climate and time of year<\/td> Last as long as you have power, solar or electric.<\/td><\/tr> Easy to find and buy – unless very remote<\/td> Easy to find and buy – unless very remote<\/td> No extra costs when on the road<\/td><\/tr> Ice blocks are affordable<\/td> Ice cubes are affordable<\/td> More expensive but it is a one-time investment<\/td><\/tr> Versatile with many uses: drinks, cold water, and cooling items<\/td> Versatile with many uses: drinks, cold water, and cooling items<\/td> Versatile with many uses: drinks, cold water, and cooling items<\/td><\/tr> Easy to make at home using plastic bottles<\/td> Easily make at home in freezer<\/td> Don’t need to make ice<\/td><\/tr> Use any large cooler, and fill as needed<\/td> Use any cooler, and fill as needed<\/td> Convenient storage system<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody> BEST FOR WEEKEND TRIPS OR RESTOCKING AT CONVENIENCE STORES<\/em><\/td> BEST FOR WEEKEND TRIPS OR RESTOCKING AT CONVENIENCE STORES<\/em><\/td> BEST OVERALL, JUST NEED TO COVER THE UPFRONT COST<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot><\/table> Ice Blocks: Pros, Cons, and When To Use<\/h2>\n\n\n