We Tried to Keep Ice Cream Frozen While Camping – Here's What Happened

Ever wonder if you can keep ice cream frozen for days while camping—without electricity? On this multi-day river trip, we put it to the test. We considered different coolers, packed ice cream into one of them, experimented with dry ice and regular ice, added insulation layers, and even tried a few unconventional tricks to see what would survive the journey.

Join us as we float down the river, camp along the banks, and open the cooler to see if our ice cream stayed solid or turned into soup. We’ll cover:
Dry ice vs. regular ice performance
How to safely use dry ice in a cooler (venting tips & gloves)
Packing methods to maximize cold retention
Cooler types and insulation hacks
The final reveal—frozen success or melty disaster

Perfect for campers, overlanders, kayak trippers, and anyone curious about keeping frozen treats in the wild. If you’ve got a big camping trip coming up, you’ll want these tips!

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00:00 How To Keep Ice Cream Frozen in a Cooler
04:28 How To Pack Your Cooler
07:05 Eating Ice Cream While Camping
11:01 Results and Lessons Learned

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