Ice Packs for Coolers: 5 Fast Facts

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Fact #1. It only takes a short while for refrigerated foods that are placed in a cooler to enter what food safety experts call the danger zone. Some people try to fix the problem by putting ice in the cooler with whatever food they've brought along. This will often solve the problem. However, it creates another: the potential for leaks.
Fact #2. Ice packs for coolers sit in your freezer, get extraordinarily cold, and fit into your cooler without much impact on its capacity. They're also often lighter than the ice and water you'd have to tote around if you just threw cubes in there. With an ice pack, the internal temperature will consistently remain lower for longer. This keeps your food and drink safe and enjoyable.
Fact #3. Proper packing starts with ice pack placement. If you have a soft-sided cooler, it'd be smart not to place the ice pack on the bottom. These styles often have less insulation down below. Instead, place your least perishable, least crushable items on the bottom. Put your ice pack in the middle. In hard coolers, you should place the ice pack on the bottom. The biggest heat source is the top seal.
Fact #4. Always place your most perishable items closest to your ice pack. These packs do lower the overall temperature of a cooler. However, they will keep the things closest to them the coldest. Any meat or dairy items should take priority here.
Fact #5. Before purchasing any ice packs, make sure the cooler itself is up to snuff. It may not close as well as it used to. The zipper or clasp might get stuck in an open position. Or it may just seem like its contents get too warm too quickly. If this is the case, it's time to get a new cooler.