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Packit Cooler

We usually take our meals with us when we’re out and about.  Since we’re gluten free, it’s easier to have food with us instead of trying to find “safe” food to eat.  That doesn’t mean that we never eat out, but that’s the exception, not the norm for us.  One of the difficulties that we’ve found with taking certain foods (cheese, yogurt, meat) is keeping the foods cold.  Ice makes the foods less than desirable.  Ice packs tend to thaw a little too fast especially in the summer.

I combat this issue by using more ice packs in the cooler or lunch bags.  Unfortunately, that means that I have less room for food or drinks.  Often, I’ll just forgo certain foods when it’s hot outside.  Munchkin ends up being a bummed that I didn’t bring some of her favorite foods for snacking.  (In the heat of the summer, even many of our normal fruits and veggies need to be kept cool.)

When I read about the Packit cooler, I knew that it was something that I really wanted to try out.  I thought it just might be a solution to our problem.

The unique design of the Packit cooler allows products to stay cool up to 10 hours.  Obviously, this depends on outside factors.  The ice packs are built into the cooler (bottom and sides), so the entire personal cooler is placed in the freezer.  The whole cooler folds flat which means that it doesn’t take up make space in the freezer.  (Huge plus!)  When you’re ready to use it, you just pull it out of the freezer, fill, and go.

Our first test was on a warm day where we knew that the cooler would be sitting in the truck for several hours.  I packed D’s lunch which included a bagel sandwich, Gatorade, yogurt, peaches, and a dessert.  It was very nice not to have to work around ice packs.  Everything easily fit into the Packit personal cooler.

D ate some of his lunch, and then he had to get to some meetings.  A few hours later, he was able to finally finish his lunch.  Everything was still nice and cold.  The built-in ice packs did not thaw even after the several hours in a rather warm vehicle.

I look forward to testing it out more this summer when our temperatures really soar.  Even though we didn’t have a chance to test it at our peak summer heat, I’m impressed with the complete design and performance with the Packit.  Packit freeze + go personal coolers get 2 thumbs up!

PackIt Personal Coolers***Giveaway***

I’m thrilled that I am able to offer a PackIt cooler to one of my readers. Can’t wait to win one?  You’ll want to swing over to take advantage of the PACKiT Buy One, Get One Free sale!!

Mandatory: Visit PackIt and tell me which design you would like to win.

Additional entries: One entry per item unless otherwise noted.

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  9. Enter any of my other current giveaways. (when applicable, only 1 additional entry for this method)

Giveaway is open to U.S. residents and ends on March 18th.

I received a sample from PackIt to help facilitate the writing of a frank and honest review. Thank you!  PackIt is also supplying a cooler for the giveaway winner.  All opinions are my own.

150 Comments

  1. What a cool product to review. These look great. I like the orange polka-dot one.
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    February 24, 2011
  2. I’m following Freeze & Go on Twitter now too. 🙂
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    February 24, 2011
  3. I told them that you sent me.

    February 24, 2011
  4. left message on PackIt’s wall that you sent me by !

    February 24, 2011
  5. The orange polka dot would be the one I would want.
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    February 24, 2011
  6. Oh, I am SO getting the wine one for my dad for his birthday…

    But for this drawing, if *I* were to pick one, I’d get the teal one. However, knowing my family, I would probably choose something they’d all like… so most likely I’d get the more plaid-type one.
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    February 24, 2011
  7. Love these! I would want the orange polka dot!

    February 24, 2011
  8. Danielle K
    Danielle K

    I like the polka dot cooler.

    danielleaknapp at gmail dot com

    February 25, 2011
  9. Danielle K
    Danielle K

    I follow via GFC.

    danielleaknapp at gmail dot com

    February 25, 2011
  10. Aimee
    Aimee

    I’d go for the polka dot personal cooler.

    February 25, 2011
  11. felecia
    felecia

    The polka dot one is my fav!

    February 25, 2011
  12. felecia
    felecia

    gfc follower

    February 25, 2011
  13. felecia
    felecia

    email subscriber

    February 25, 2011
  14. Chris
    Chris

    I like the red packits! It would be great for our day trips to the lake. I also think the snapware would be very useful for lunches.

    February 25, 2011
  15. Timmy
    Timmy

    Black or Blue!

    February 25, 2011
  16. I’d love to win the gray one 🙂

    February 25, 2011
  17. crystle tellerday
    crystle tellerday

    auqa blue

    February 26, 2011
  18. Deb
    Deb

    I would like the PackIt – Bottle Service Wine Bag

    February 26, 2011
  19. Denise B.
    Denise B.

    I like the polka dots pattern the best.

    February 26, 2011
  20. Roxanne
    Roxanne

    I like the solid dark gray Personal Cooler 🙂

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    February 27, 2011
  21. Jenn S.
    Jenn S.

    I like the Navy one the best.

    February 27, 2011
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    February 27, 2011
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    Jenn S.

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    February 27, 2011
  24. Raven In A Blue Room
    Raven In A Blue Room

    I would choose the packit cooler in Aqua

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
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    February 27, 2011
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    February 27, 2011
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    Raven In A Blue Room

    I like PackIt on facebook (Louis Here)

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    February 27, 2011
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    I left a Wall Comment

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    February 27, 2011
  31. Lawanna
    Lawanna

    These are so cool! I’d love to win the red or navy blue one so that it would work for anyone in the family. Thanks for sharing.

    February 28, 2011
  32. Linda Kish
    Linda Kish

    I would like the gray

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

    February 28, 2011
  33. angie martinez
    angie martinez

    I like the solid navy blue for hubby

    March 1, 2011
  34. angie martinez
    angie martinez

    I followed you (heather) on twitter. @angie_mtz

    March 1, 2011
  35. katklaw777
    katklaw777

    I like the Aqua Personal Cooler, thanks.

    March 2, 2011
  36. katklaw777
    katklaw777

    GFC follower

    March 2, 2011
  37. we;d pick the navy blue- daughters school color!

    March 3, 2011
  38. like you on fb under blesstheirheartsmom/nicole

    March 3, 2011
  39. follower on gfc

    March 3, 2011
  40. follow you on twitter under bthm1

    March 3, 2011
  41. follow pack it on fb under nicole/blesstheirheartsmom

    March 3, 2011
  42. Sharon I.
    Sharon I.

    I like the PackIt Personal Cooler in Polka Dots.

    March 4, 2011
  43. love the light blue one!

    March 4, 2011
  44. Elizabeth
    Elizabeth

    Hello! I would really enjoy having the plaid one for my Son’s school lunch!

    March 5, 2011
  45. angela
    angela

    I love the polka dot one!

    March 5, 2011
  46. Sunny
    Sunny

    Classic navy or vibrant red are my choices. Thanks for the giveaway!

    March 5, 2011
  47. Mary Sharp
    Mary Sharp

    I would love to win the polka dot one.

    March 8, 2011
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    Mary Sharp

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    March 8, 2011
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    Mary Sharp

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  50. Mary Sharp
    Mary Sharp

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    March 8, 2011
  51. I like the Personal Cooler in the pink/orange polka dots!

    March 11, 2011
  52. Monique
    Monique

    I think the polka dots are my favorite!!!

    March 12, 2011
  53. Michele
    Michele

    I like the red.

    March 13, 2011
  54. Liz
    Liz

    I like the orange personal cooler.

    March 14, 2011
  55. Shelli
    Shelli

    With 6 kids at home and lunches to pack this would be awesome to have in any color!!!

    March 15, 2011
  56. Erica C.
    Erica C.

    I like the gray and light blue colors.

    March 15, 2011
  57. Sarah
    Sarah

    I like the plaid design.

    March 16, 2011
  58. Jill Myrick
    Jill Myrick

    I would love to have the Grey PackIt for my husband.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

    March 17, 2011
  59. Jill Myrick
    Jill Myrick

    I am following via Google Friends Connect.

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    March 17, 2011
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    Jill Myrick

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    March 17, 2011
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    Jill Myrick

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    March 17, 2011
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    Jill Myrick

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    March 17, 2011
  63. Jill Myrick
    Jill Myrick

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    March 17, 2011
  64. amie d
    amie d

    I like the Plaid design. Thanks!

    March 17, 2011
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  70. April
    April

    I like the Personal Cooler in Aqua (husband is a pool cleaner!).

    March 18, 2011
  71. gala
    gala

    i like Navy design

    March 18, 2011
  72. gala
    gala

    Like PackItCoolers on Facebook (gala ya)

    March 18, 2011
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    gala

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    March 18, 2011
  74. john
    john

    I like orange bag

    March 18, 2011
  75. christal C
    christal C

    The light blue aqua color. I could not find a color name
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    March 18, 2011
  76. Mir
    Mir

    I like the light blue

    March 18, 2011
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    Julie L

    I like the orange color
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    March 18, 2011
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  84. Jennifer
    Jennifer

    I would choose the Plaid for my husband.

    March 18, 2011
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    March 18, 2011
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  90. I’d choose the polka dot design.

    March 18, 2011
  91. Charlene Kuser
    Charlene Kuser

    I would like to win the Plaid Personal Cooler

    March 18, 2011
  92. Charlene Kuser
    Charlene Kuser

    I am following you via GFC (Charlene/Swtlilchick)

    March 18, 2011
  93. Charlene Kuser
    Charlene Kuser

    I am a subscriber via email

    March 18, 2011
  94. Sand
    Sand

    The dark blue is my favorite.

    March 18, 2011
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    Charlene Kuser

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    March 18, 2011
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  99. Donna K
    Donna K

    I would like the Aqua Personal Cooler

    March 18, 2011
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    March 18, 2011
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  104. Donna K
    Donna K

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    March 18, 2011
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