Coleman 200-Quart XP H2O Marine Cooler

The Coleman 200-Quart XP H2) Marine Cooler is the ultimate in long-lasting, durable, reliable cooling. Specially designed for boating and fishing, and made to stand up to extended outings and rugged use, the Marine Cooler holds 327 twelve-ounce cans and sports a white exterior with UVGuard sun protection to impede yellowing and cracking from prolonged sun exposure. The cooler offers a full 7 days of ice retention, and features an antimicrobial liner to resist bacteria growth. This cooler is built for a long life of heavy use, with stainless-steel hardware, and large overmolded handles for easy lifting and carrying. A threaded drain with drain valve makes it easy to clean and empty the cooler. The lid is built with four self-draining can holders to keep your beverages handy. A tray with lid is included to hold small items.

Tranquil Council Lake near the only detour around the closed section of Forest Service Road 23 between Randle and Trout Lake, Washington. This is a popular fishing lake and only people powered and electric motor powered watercraft are allowed on it. Friday September 12th I drove from Randle, Washington down Forest Servie Road 23 that follows the Cispus River. I took a side trip to Takhlakh Lake to view Mt. Adams and the Adams glacier from the lovely alpine lake. I next stopped for a brief moment to photograph Council Lake, before taking the 2 mile narrow, winding, interesting, and fun "detour" around the closed portion of FR 23. Once on FR 90 I regained FR 23 and headed on into Trout Lake. There I bought hamburgers and fries and loaded them into a soft pack insulated "ice cooler". With another ice chest brimming with ice, root beer, mango/orange juice, Pepsi, and bottled water - - I made my way to the intersection of FR 23 and the Pacific Crest Trail. I arrived and hour earlier than planned to pick up my brother, his wife, and another couple - - who were completing a 64 mile 6 day backpacking trip from White Pass (where I let them off the previous Sunday). They were an hour early also, so we arrived at our meeting spot within 10 minutes of each other. They wasted no time at all chowing down on the hot food and cold beverages. These are photos I took with my Canon G9 on the way to pick them up.

My brother built this chiller for one of his Fog Machines. You lay dry ice on top of he metal grate and then run an electric fan through the top spout while the fog maching runs through the bottom spout. Fog goes through the device, is cooled and the fog that comes out the other end stays low to the ground as a result of being chilled by the dry ice.