Portable freezer recommendation for Fish

[Macdrizzle]

Hi,

The family and I are planning on doing a BC trip this spring for some chinook salmon. Will be planning on taking the trailer. I was just wondering what are some recommended setups people use to preserve their catch when you're out and about in nature.

Would like to avoid renting a place or AirBnB so looking at outdoor camping type scenario with freezers. I know many of you are quite handy and creative with these things and looking for some ideas and setups.

Thanks!

Mike

[Robins36]

Most places that have boat launches will have large walk in freezers that you can use for overnight storage of your catch for a small fee.

[fishtank]

Put some 2L bottle with water in the freezer overnight , then into styrofoam box should be good 24-48 hr

[mooseknuckle]

Buy 6 yeti big coolers for $3000, easy.

[EZM]

Portable freezer in back of truck, and a powered camp site ......... plug it in and fill er' up. On your way home, top it up with ice. Generator would work too.

I've thought of doing the same thing actually. Can't see why that wouldn't work.

[fordtruckin]

Originally Posted by mooseknuckle

Buy 6 yeti big coolers for $3000, easy.

That would be the right way lol but not practical for most folks I know! Lol

[Drewski Canuck]

The real need for a freezer is the long drive home. You can ice down with Salt Ice and a good large cooler at the coast, drain off any water, and when you are in a large center, pick up 10 - 15 pounds of dry ice. Put the dry ice on the top of the cooler and close the lid (Pellet style is way better to fill small voids). Next, take a roll of duct tape and tape the seam between the lid and the cooler. Now you have a solid seal that will keep things very cold for very long.

Dry ice is about - 78 C. Stuff will actually freeze in the cooler and you will be good for a long day of travel in the hottest conditions.

Dry ice is CO2 and heavier than air. Do not put a cooler with dry ice in the back of a compartment where passengers or pets are, like a Suburban. It can suffocate in closed conditions with poor ventilation.

Drewski