How to store your cooler

[Steve_D12]

I just picked up a high end cooler, an Otterbox venture 65, and I was wondering how do you guys store your coolers?

These high end coolers have freezer seals so do you store them with the lid slightly open? Or is storing it in a hot garage fully sealed for long periods of time ok? I don't want to open it a month later worth mold lol

Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences!

[xaugievike]

I try to store with the lid cracked, or the drain open (if an option).....I've also forgotten and left them closed for a long while and been fine (assuming dry when stored).

[Attjack]

Clean and dry?

[Mudbeaver]

Clean dry and open is how I roll

[texastweeter]

Clean, dry, with drain open. If going to be a while, i add A bowl of bakingsoda to the bottom

[MBMorgan]

I’ll go with clean, dry, and open, too. Especially if it’s one of my faux cambros ... beer and ice coolers? Not so careful.

[Steve_D12]

Thanks everyone!

[jfmorris]

Clean and dry. I usually make sure my coolers are fully dried out before closing the lid and putting on the shelf in the garage, and also leave the drain plug open. If you do that mildew should not be an issue.

[Timbo54]

After putting Salmon, Rock fish, or Dungenous crab in my coolers , I will rinse well and fill with water and a splash of Chlorox for a day. The following day empty, rinse and leave open till dry. Leave the lid cracked after that awaiting the next trip.

[smokenoob]

clean, dry and open is how I store rv fridge/freezer, never a problem in 26 years
always smells fresh as new

I think clean and dry are the operative words, even with clean/dry and closed you would probably be ok but why risk brewing primordial soup if your clean/dry was less than good?

[N227GB]

I wipe down the insides of my coolers with Clorox wipes before storing with everything closed.

They stay lemony fresh.

[Troutman]

Call the manufacturer and get their recommendation, after all if it's affecting your warranty you need to know that info regardless.