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Which is Best: Ice Blocks, Ice Cubes, or Refrigerator When Overlanding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

ICE 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>
Comparing Cooling Systems Table<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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\n

Ice Blocks: Pros, Cons, and When To Use<\/h2>\n\n\n
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First, let us talk about ice blocks. This is one of the most common things that overlanders use because it’s easy to just put it in a cooler alongside snacks and fluids. Below is everything that you need to know when using this for trips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n