Ice Coolers Outdoors
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 Tommy Bahama 82 Quart Outdoor Patio Beverage Cooler Ice Chest RC200TB BJ  US $190.00
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 New Black 80 Quart Party Cooler Rolling Patio Ice Chest 2 Sides Outdoor Indoor US $188.96
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 Outdoor Decorative Ice Wine Cooler 36 tall 24 diameter US $19.49
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 New Outdoor Patio Cool Ice Cooler Bar Table All in One US $98.47
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 Igloo Ice Cube Marine Ultra Roller Cooler The Ultimate Outdoor Companion US $99.99
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 New Large Suncast Patio Deck Ice Cooler 72 Drink Cans Plastic Outdoor Ice Box US $142.94
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 WICKER OUTDOOR PATIO GARDEN PARTY BEVERAGE ICE CHEST COOLER STORAGE NEW US $279.99
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 NEW IGLOO ICE CUBE 60 QUART ROLLING COOLER WITH TELESCOPING HANDLE WHEEL OUTDOOR US $58.95
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 Coleman Xtreme 75 Quart Wheeled Cooler Ice Storage Outdoor Picnic Outside US $69.99
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 Coleman Xtreme 120 Quart Cooler Outdoor Picnic Patio Outside Ice Storage US $70.99
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 NEW Coleman 70 QT Xtreme 5 Day Easylift Outdoor Camping Marine Ice Chest Cooler US $58.97
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 New Rolling Cooler Ice Chest Drink Beverage Refrigerator Outdoor Patio Party US $89.99
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 NEW COLL BAR for Outdoor Patio Ice Cooler Bar Table by Keter All in One◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ US $198.00
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 Outdoor Patio Cool Ice Cooler Bar Table All in One NEW US $82.99
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 NEW Coleman 75 QT Xtreme 5 Day Wheeled OUTDOOR CAMPING ICE CHEST Cooler US $103.97
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 Cool bar for Outdoor Patio Cool Ice Cooler Bar Table US $99.99
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 BBQ Barbeque Grill Cooler Ice Chest Combo Tailgator Camp Beach Outdoor Portable US $26.00
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 Suncast Cooler Cola Ice Outdoor Storage Chest Door NEW US $149.99
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 Camping Outdoor Coleman Ice Cooler Blue Chest NEW Sport Xtreme Coolers US $54.95
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 NEW Icy Cools Reusable Ice Cubes 45 Piece Parties Freeze Coolers Camping Outdoor US $14.50
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 Cool bar for Outdoor Patio Cool Ice Cooler Bar Table Blue or Brown US $99.99
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 Indoor Outdoor Napa Style Wine Barrel Beverage Pub Rustic Solid Wood Cooler Ice US $459.99
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 Coleman 70 Quart Cooler Blue Camping Ice Chest Outdoor Fishing Hiking New US $57.99
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 INFLATABLE TIKI HUT LUAU COOLER ICE DRINKS OUTDOOR PARTY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION US $45.99
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 JUMBO INFLATABLE TIKI LUAU TUB COOLER ICE DRINKS OUTDOOR PARTY BIRTHDAY NEW US $47.99
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 Eucalyptus Wood Outdoor Beverage COOLER Ice Box Patio Outdoor Deck SEI CR5555 US $599.99
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 SOUTH BEACH Beverage Tub ZUO MODERN Ice Party Cooler Outdoor Beer NEW Z 701386 US $498.00
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 S 2 PATRIOTIC INFLATABLE ICE COOLER DRINKS JULY 4TH OUTDOOR DECORATION PARTY US $38.99
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 Coleman 62 Quart Wheeled Cooler Blue Camping Ice Chest Outdoor Fishing New US $83.99
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 Outdoor Bar Beverage Cart w Beer Tapper Sink Ice Cooler US $499.99
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 Ice Box Cooler Outdoor Patio Furniture US $599.99
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 Coleman 50 Quart Wheeled Cooler Ice Chest Eating Outdoor Camping Fishing New US $61.99
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 Ice Pack Cooler Brick Block Freezer For Outdoor Travel Bag Box Cool Mini Handy A US $4.14
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 torrans retro metal outdoor drink and picnic ice cooler US $99.00
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 Mini Handy Ice Freezer Pack Cooler Brick Block For Travel Outdoor Bag Box Cool I US $4.14
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 Mini Freezer Pack Mini Cooler Ice Brick Travel Bag Box Portable Outdoor Picnics US $4.14
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 Fridge Ice Bucket Cooler for outdoors activities US $19.99
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 Mini Handy Ice Brick Freezer Tool Outdoor Travel Lunch Bag Box Cooler Cool Pack US $4.14
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 Vintage Ice Bucket Wine Cooler Retro Bar Ware Grapes Outdoor Party Avacodo Green US $9.99
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Creativeware 3-Gallon Unbreakable Beverage Dispenser $23.99 Three gallon unbreakable beverage dispenser is made of the same material used to make bulletproof glass. Carefree entertaining indoors and outdoors.... |
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Big Mouth Toys Inflatabuffet Portable/Inflatable Buffet and Salad Bar, White $13.99 Inflatable and Portable Buffet/Salad Bar that helps keep food fresh. Inflates in just a minute or two, fill with ice, and your food will be fresh for the whole party! Take anywhere you go for the perfect party set up.... |
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Thermos Stainless Steel Can Insulator (Styles May Vary) $12.49 Keep your drink cold (or hot) for longer by using this specially designed can insulating thermos. This patented design features double wall vacuum insulation, a stainless steel interior and exterior, and a sweat proof design.... |
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Ice Bandana (TM) - Blue/Black - TWO (2) PACK $12.00 Ice Bandana (TM) will keep you cool for hours. Simple freeze and use. NO DRIPPING MESS! Unlike competitive products, our product actually cools you and DOES NOT need 'evaporation cooling'. It is ice and feels cold! Ice Snake insert is Made in USA - product is designed in USA. COLOR: BLUE Neoprene and Black Terrycloth Replacement inserts are made to extend cooling time. This is light weight ... |
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Ice Bandana (TM) - Grey/Black - TWO (2) PACK $16.99 Ice Bandana (TM) will keep you cool for hours. Simple freeze and use. NO DRIPPING MESS! Unlike competitive products, our product actually cools you and DOES NOT need 'evaporation cooling'. It is ice and feels cold! Ice Snake insert is Made in USA - product is designed in USA. COLOR: GRAY Neoprene and Black Terrycloth Replacement inserts are made to extend cooling time. This is light weight ... |
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Chill Out & About Cooling Trays The Chill Out & About 6-Piece Stay Cool Server. This portable food serving and storage system keeps food fresh for hours at parties, picnics and tailgates. Fill the base with water and freeze overnight, or use a mix of ice cubes and water for same day use. The interchangeable system lets you choose the perfect container combination to serve salads, hors dâoeuvres, dips, dressings, desserts, ... |
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Small Fan & Mini-Air Conditioner: The Original Handy Cooler in Blue. Portable and convenient. Runs on batteries or USB. Cools air up to 30F. $35.89 Small fan that can cool air up to 30F. This revolutionary evaporative cooling fan is the closest thing to a hand held mini air conditioner! Use it outdoors or keep it indoors as a desk fan. Provides gentle cool breeze. Uses evaporative cooling technology. Add water to soak the cooling filter. Ambient air is forced through the wet cooling filter and cools down. Works best in dry and hot climates. F... |
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Coleman Expandable Water Carrier (5-Gallon) $7.49 A convenient way to transport and use water wherever you need it, the Coleman 5-Gallon Expandable Water Carrier durable, portable, and easy to use. Made of heavy-duty polyethylene, the Expandable Water Carrier resists dents and cracks, standing up to heavy use. The convenient on/off spigot is removable, so it's easy to fill. The opening is even large enough for ice cubes! The Carrier's molded hand... |
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ENGEL EDTHERM Wireless Thermometer $33.98 Wireless Thermometer Measures both ambient and fridge-freezer temperatures in either Celsius or Fahrenheit.Records and stores both minimum and maximum temperatures. Temp range for ambient sensor: 32F ~ 140F(-0C ~ +60C) Temp range for fridge sensor: 21.8F ~ 157.2F(-29.5C ~ +68.9C) Resolution is 0.2F (0.1C) Transmitting range maximum 80feet (25M) open space Transmitting frequency: 433MHz Tempe... |
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HeatMax EverCool Cooling Bandanas. Pack of Three Bandanas - Reusable B0007TANLA... |
Outdoor Cooking While Rafting and Camping
Cooking outdoors is a very easy task with a little preparation and planning. If you are planning a rafting or camping trip, there are a few things to remember before you head out to the wilderness, and a few things that can turn a great riverside camp meal into a tantalizing, mouthwatering treat.
First, check your cooking equipment and make sure it is clean and well organized before heading outdoors. Include common utensils and equipment like spatula, turner, large serving spoons, knives, forks, spoons, plates, bowls, cups, coffee pot, cooking pots, pans, (preferably cast iron skillet and Dutch oven), lids, and plastic bags. Utensils can be stored separately in plastic Ziploc bags or long, thin plastic containers with lids. Stack cups inside bowls and pots and pans to utilize all areas of space and remember, you can stack upside down too! Once the tools of the trade are collected, be sure that your cook stove is clean and all working parts are present, including propane, regulator, briquettes, matches or lighter. A few other essentials to include in the cook tubs are pot holders or gloves, foil, cutting board, clean dish towels and scrubbers, dish soap, garbage bags, bleach and a flashlight.
Secondly, plan a menu for each meal of each day that you will be cooking outside. It is easiest to plan the menu by days and meals. For example, Day 1: breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinks; Day 2: breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinks, etc. Once you have your menu planned you can easily make the list of ingredients that go into each meal or snack. Break the list into categories like meats, dairy, fruits, vegetables, dry goods and so on, until you have a complete list of supplies you need to pack. This list can also double as a shopping guide. Perishable items like meats should be frozen ahead of time and packed together in a cooler along with other items that need to be kept cold like milk or cheese. Be sure to pack frozen water bottles, or recycled juice bottles full of frozen water to keep ice chest temperatures cold. It is also a good idea to keep a small thermometer in the cooler so that you know temperatures are appropriate to prevent food spoilage. Crushed ice is added after everything else is packed into the cooler, and it is best to pack drinks in a cooler separate from the perishables cooler.
Now that everything is prepared and organized, a few other pantry items are pertinent to note. Add to the dry goods staples items such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, sugar in a mason jar with screwed down lid, an additional empty pint sized mason jar with lid, vanilla flavoring, other favorite herbs and spices including cinnamon and nutmeg, Pam, or your favorite brand of non stick cooking spray, tea, coffee and hot cocoa. These items can fit into a small storage tub with a lid and labeled as Preferred Pantry! In the cold cooler, be sure to add heavy whipped cream in a mason jar with lid, butter, milk and half and half.
Next comes the cooking. Take the time to organize the camp kitchen. Set up a hand washing station with water, pump soap and clean towel. Unpack tools and utensils so they are easy to reach, yet discretely out of the way. Prepare the garbage/recycle station before you start to cook. If you are using a small grill, set it up and check to make sure it works, and that you have placed it in a well ventilated area. Open coolers as little as possible to keep things cold. As the cooking begins, remember you are working at a slower pace than the stove at home. If using a campfire to cook, smoke will enhance and flavor meats and grilled vegetables with an unbelievably delightful flavor. When food finishes cooking, transfer to a plate and cover with a lid or aluminum foil to retain heat and flavor.
Finally, an impromptu treat of Same Day Cobbler is made possible by the supplies included in the pre-trip preparations. In August, there are many ripe blackberries. Pick a quart or two of the wild berries. Rinse and place the berries into a Dutch oven. Sprinkle with sugar and use about one tablespoon of butter and dot the berries. If berries aren't available, pack a can or two of peaches. After that, mix up the cobbler topping using the pancake mix you brought along. Add a few tablespoons of sugar to the mix, and mix with milk until t it is the consistency of a drop biscuit. Drop the cobbler dough on top of the berries or peaches. Sprinkle the top with a teaspoon full of sugar, put on the lid and bake in a Dutch Oven until you can see and smell the steam escaping from the top. While the cobbler is baking, fill a mason jar two-thirds full of heavy whipping cream. Add a dash of sugar, a touch of vanilla and screw the lid on tight. Now it is time for more fun! Pass the jar of whipping cream around the camp fire. As each person shakes it, watch your family and friends make whipped cream! When the Same Day Cobbler has finished cooking, serve with a little whipped cream. Enjoy!
Cooking outdoors can be very enjoyable and delicious. It contributes to the relaxing rhythm of an outdoor adventure and invites others to share in the work, or keep you company while you are cooking. Be sure to clean up, wipe down and store all unused food. Outdoor cooking is an integral element of rafting and camping. It enriches the experience, slows the pace and enhances the flavors of food. Enjoy what comes along and be sure to share the joy of cooking at the camp fire!
About the Author
Kari and her husband Tim are the owners of O'Brien's Rogue River Rafting. For information on guided Oregon whitewater rafting trips, family raft camps or summer teen raft camps click the following link: Rogue River Rafting Trips. Kari is also the author of the Rogue River Rafting Trips Blog.
