To get the most out of your cooler, follow these key steps to ensure your food and drinks stay cold for as long as possible:

• Use Plenty of Ice: Aim for a two-to-one ice-to-content ratio. Use a mix of ice types, such as ice blocks, cubed ice, and reusable ice packs like ORCA Ice Blox, to maximize cooling efficiency.
• Pre-chill Your Items: Refrigerate or freeze all food and drinks before packing. This helps them stay colder longer and reduces the cooler’s cooling workload once packed.
• Eliminate Empty Space: Fill any gaps in your cooler with ice to prevent warm air from circulating. Keeping the cooler packed tightly helps maintain a low temperature.
• Pack in Layers: Layer your cooler by starting with ice at the bottom, followed by meats, dairy, and then produce on top. Use ice between layers to keep everything fresh and organized.
• Keep the Lid Closed: Avoid opening the cooler frequently. Each time the lid is opened, warm air gets in and melts the ice faster. Only open it when necessary to help maintain the internal temperature.

Following these tips will help keep your cooler’s contents fresh and chilled, ensuring you’re ready for any adventure! For more information, learn more here.

• Our hard-side coolers are designed for maximum ice retention, keeping your items cold for up to ten days. This makes them perfect for extended trips or when you need reliable cooling performance over several days.
• Our soft-side coolers are also built to maintain excellent cooling, ideal for day trips and short adventures.

Yes, ORCA coolers are backed by warranties tailored to each cooler type:

• Hard-Sided Coolers are covered by a lifetime warranty, ensuring protection against defects in materials or workmanship for the duration of the product's life under normal use.
• Soft-Sided Coolers come with a 3-year warranty, offering coverage for defects under standard usage conditions.

Please note that both warranties apply exclusively to the original purchaser and require valid proof of purchase. For comprehensive warranty details, please refer to our official warranty policy page.

ORCA offers a range of sizes to suit different needs:

• Our hard-side coolers are available in sizes from 20 quarts to 140 quarts, including wheeled models for easy transportation.
• Our soft-side coolers are designed for more portable use, with options like the Wanderer 24 and the Wanderer Tote, providing flexibility for shorter outings.

Yes, both our hard-side and soft-side coolers feature waterproof designs. The hard-side coolers are built with durable, roto-molded construction and gasket seals to keep water out, while the soft-side coolers have waterproof interiors and durable outer materials, making them leakproof and suitable for any outdoor activity.