Freezer Gel Packs

[FishAC]

Has anyone tried to make their own freezer gel packs? I am thinking about making some using my vacuum packer and making long versions (that fit nicely in my coolers and fishboxes. I would like to cut down on buying and handling ice this season if at all possible. Any suggestions or words of wisdom would be much appreciated.

 

[Bryan 2530]

I fill up large plastic bottles, bigger the better. You can by 2 gallon juice jugs in some large grocery stores and 2 liter soda bottles fit real nice in a gutted tuna.

I don't think the vacuum bags would last that long. One rip on a fin and its done.

 

[talbot guy]

we keep frozen gallon water bottles in the freezer in our old fridge in the garage. handy for the boat or if the power goes out in a summer storm, any time you may want to keep a cold box cold. also, when you fill up the empty freezer space the unit works less saving electricity.

 

[Mokee]

We freeze water in empty 2 liter pop bottles and snap lock containers for use our coolers. We have to leave room for expansion when freezing the water in them.

 

[Brent]

I havent tried them. I bring home KooIt or other refrigerated gel packs from work

 

[POGE]

I have 6, 2 liter soda bottles that have lasted for well over five years.

 

[Grutus]

I am not sure this is the exact answer that you wanted but I go to McDonald's and they fill my cooler for a buck. Go in and ask them how much they charge and I even had some of the McDonald's fill them for free.
1998 1800cc :roll:

 

[FishAC]

Good point about one rip and its done. We've been using frozen two liter soda bottles for 3 years now to supplement the ice. They work, but dont "nest" nicely to anything. Thats why I was thinking of the gel pack idea b/c that could take the shape of anything. But I think Grutus just inspired me to make friends with the local Mcdonalds!
Thanks everyone!