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Quote from: Dan on March 10, 2021, 10:45:36 AM
1. Some of our POM meals in HI were fantastic. And some that were great in the past were inedible. And some of are meals were wrong.
2. 48 pack cooler should fit 20-24 POM size meals. If they're frozen for a few days they'll stay frozen in the cooler for days with no ice needed.
3. Fill the Polar Bear with hot water in a tub and let it sit for a few minutes to expand it so it can fit more meals.

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Re: Polar Bear Cooler
« Reply #20 on: December 08, 2020, 02:47:12 PM »
I bought the 48 pack that @Dan posted last week, link here

When it arrived, I saw that it looked different than one I had borrowed from @Something Fishy. That's when I realized instead of the clip that it normally has, there's a metal piece that just clips on to try to keep it down. Needless to say, I will be sending this one back.

I then Googled around a bit, and found a coupon from the original website for 25% off (code is 5150) and just bought it direct from them.



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Re: Polar Bear Cooler
« Reply #21 on: December 08, 2020, 02:57:14 PM »
Interesting, but is there a practical difference?

Don't think I've used that buckle anyway as my food bag is always too full when I travel  ;D

What was the total cost with shipping direct?
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Re: Polar Bear Cooler
« Reply #22 on: December 08, 2020, 03:02:10 PM »
Quote from: Dr Moose on December 08, 2020, 02:47:12 PM
I bought the 48 pack that @Dan posted last week, link here

When it arrived, I saw that it looked different than one I had borrowed from @Something Fishy. That's when I realized instead of the clip that it normally has, there's a metal piece that just clips on to try to keep it down. Needless to say, I will be sending this one back.

I then Googled around a bit, and found a coupon from the original website for 25% off (code is 5150) and just bought it direct from them.



All new bags are with the new buckle..
This is now the new standard don't bother ordering directly for it to be different
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Re: Polar Bear Cooler
« Reply #23 on: December 08, 2020, 03:14:33 PM »
Quote from: Dan on December 08, 2020, 02:57:14 PM
Interesting, but is there a practical difference?

Don't think I've used that buckle anyway as my food bag is always too full when I travel  ;D

What was the total cost with shipping direct?
I liked it when it was buckled. Was more of a rectangular shape which made it easier to travel with. My concern is this new type of buckle can very easily break.

Total cost was $120.12 including shipping.
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All new bags are with the new buckle..
This is now the new standard don't bother ordering directly for it to be different
Good to know. Guess I'll wait until the new one arrives before returning this one to see if they're shipping all them like this.
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Re: Polar Bear Cooler
« Reply #24 on: December 08, 2020, 03:24:14 PM »
Quote from: Dr Moose on December 08, 2020, 03:14:33 PM
I liked it when it was buckled. Was more of a rectangular shape which made it easier to travel with. My concern is this new type of buckle can very easily break.

Total cost was $120.12 including shipping. Good to know. Guess I'll wait until the new one arrives before returning this one to see if they're shipping all them like this.
Why not ask them direct about the buckle before it arrives so you can refuse shipment? And tell them to update their pictures.
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Re: Polar Bear Cooler
« Reply #25 on: December 08, 2020, 04:32:52 PM »
Quote from: Dr Moose on December 08, 2020, 03:14:33 PM
I liked it when it was buckled. Was more of a rectangular shape which made it easier to travel with. My concern is this new type of buckle can very easily break.

Its very strong the new buckle. Its actually better IMHO
you just clip it, then pull down to fasten the strap. 
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Re: Polar Bear Cooler
« Reply #26 on: December 08, 2020, 04:40:40 PM »
Quote from: Dr Moose on December 08, 2020, 03:14:33 PM
My concern is this new type of buckle can very easily break.
Seems to me that if anything you should be more concerned about the older plastic ones breaking.
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Re: Polar Bear Cooler
« Reply #27 on: December 08, 2020, 04:54:58 PM »
Confirmed with them, all new ones have the metal piece. A real shame, I'd prefer the plastic buckle.

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Correct, our new models have been upgraded to metal side buckles (rather than the plastic).  These also double as bottle openers.
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Re: Polar Bear Cooler
« Reply #28 on: December 08, 2020, 05:58:08 PM »
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These also double as bottle openers.

So that's why they did it, saves a couple of pennies over the separate bottle opener they used to include.
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Re: Polar Bear Cooler
« Reply #29 on: December 09, 2020, 12:17:13 AM »
The plastic one was very hard to close when the bag was totally full.
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Re: Polar Bear Cooler
« Reply #30 on: December 14, 2020, 05:34:43 PM »
Quote from: Joel on December 08, 2020, 03:02:10 PM
All new bags are with the new buckle..
This is now the new standard don't bother ordering directly for it to be different
Can confirm this now. The item that came direct also has the metal buckle.
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Re: Polar Bear Cooler
« Reply #31 on: January 28, 2021, 02:21:17 PM »
Anyone know how many POM meals can fit into a 48 pack?
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Re: Polar Bear Cooler
« Reply #32 on: January 28, 2021, 03:31:29 PM »
Quote from: Dan on January 28, 2021, 02:21:17 PM
Anyone know how many POM meals can fit into a 48 pack?
Quote from: KSMH on April 29, 2019, 12:48:45 PM

Poms, I think 6-7 with some extra room. Those coolers are pretty small.

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« Reply #33 on: January 28, 2021, 03:35:04 PM »
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Re: Polar Bear Cooler
« Reply #34 on: January 28, 2021, 03:38:30 PM »
At least 12 9x6 pans IIRC, likely even more.
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Re: Polar Bear Cooler
« Reply #35 on: January 28, 2021, 03:40:55 PM »
Quote from: Dan on January 28, 2021, 03:35:04 PM
Sounds way too low to me.
I never bought POM. I do homemade  :)
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Re: Polar Bear Cooler
« Reply #36 on: January 28, 2021, 03:41:40 PM »
Depending on how may ice packs u r stuffing it with.
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Re: Polar Bear Cooler
« Reply #37 on: January 28, 2021, 03:42:13 PM »
Quote from: KSMH on January 28, 2021, 03:41:40 PM
Depending on how may ice packs u r stuffing it with.
None. No need for that if the food has been frozen for a few days.
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Re: Polar Bear Cooler
« Reply #38 on: March 10, 2021, 10:42:41 AM »
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Re: Polar Bear Cooler
« Reply #39 on: March 10, 2021, 10:47:36 AM »
Quote from: Dan on January 28, 2021, 03:35:04 PM
Sounds way too low to me.

Quote from: Dan on March 10, 2021, 10:45:36 AM
1. Some of our POM meals in HI were fantastic. And some that were great in the past were inedible. And some of are meals were wrong.
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