Dry ice is a great way to keep food cold, but it isn't without some safety concerns. Before you pack a cooler with dry ice, here's how to do it safely.

Whenever you use fresh ice to pack drinks and perishables, keep in the mind that air is the enemy of ice. The more tightly you pack with product and ice, the better insulated your cooler.

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If you have drinks (in the same or separate cooler), pack cans tightly and horizontally with the labels facing up. Put in a 1.5-2.5 inch layer of crushed or cubed ice.

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These gel ice packs from top brands like Igloo and Yeti will keep perishables in your cooler or lunch bag cold for a long time.