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Toobman
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Block ice in San Felipe
Does anyone know if I can get block ice and/or dry ice in San Felipe, or anywhere down along Hwy 5? This will be my first time taking this route.
I'm crossing over at Calexico this Sunday, and want to wait as long as possible before buying any ice!
Cheers!
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I have never been able to find either in San Felipe, could not find dry ice in El Centro either maybe someone has it now though.
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Yes, you can buy block ice at Ranch de Otro store on left on Hwy 5 as you go to San Felipe. Watch for it not far after you pass THE Diner, which will
be on your right just past San Felipe storage.
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You can also get block ice in town. If you go 3/4 around the round about and head down the street. About 3 blocks down on the left is a place that
sells water and block ice...
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 You may have to ask for it...if there is none in the outside freezer
| Quote: | Originally posted by meme
Yes, you can buy block ice at Ranch de Otro store on left on Hwy 5 as you go to San Felipe. Watch for it not far after you pass THE Diner, which will
be on your right just past San Felipe storage. |
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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Toobman
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Awesome! Thanks all!
Now the question is will they be open on a Sunday?
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Always!
You'll find that this store is stocked with Americano foods.....brand names. Veggies there too as well as a over priced deli. State side newspapers.
Walk down the to the Pizza place there in the same plaza and get a Pizza....I think they are good.
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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Thanks... now i know also!
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If you want a chest full of ice, I recommend pre-cooling it before your trip and using U.S. block ice, packing it the day before you leave. If you go
down with an empty chest, it will be warm, then you're packing it in the hot desert, with local ice (always melts faster/ isn't as 'cold' or frozen as
solid), the results will be reduced.
Keep the ice only chest as covered and sealed as best as possible until you need to add ice to your food/ beer ice chest... which helps to keep out of
the sun, and drained... limit how long the box is opened for getting food or drinks out of.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Tacodawgtim
You can also get block ice in town. If you go 3/4 around the round about and head down the street. About 3 blocks down on the left is a place that
sells water and block ice... |
Have been to this place several times, as posted 5 blks
or so past the Arches as you come into SF from the
no., you come to a traffic circle, the first right goes
to Puerticitos, second goes into the Malecon area, take the third right, 3/4 around the circle, take that right
5 blks or so, there are 3/4 Reverse Osmo plants, on the left is a place
called Estrella Azul, I believe, they have block ice cut
to size, cubes, water, don't know if the blk. is made from
rev osmo water, but it is fine, no need to worry about
funky ice or getting it in the US, anyone that suggests that
has'nt been to this ice plant, as I REMEMBER I've never seen
it closed, as on a Sun., but not positive
[Edited on 2-13-2014 by sancho]
[Edited on 2-13-2014 by sancho]
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Thanks for the insight into the finer points of packing a cooler
You got me thinking.
I can only carry one cooler at this time, so I am going to buy crushed ice at the border to keep the cooler pre-cooled. I will then buy block ice at
the plant in San Felipe that sancho mentioned, and ride it out as long as it lasts. After that I'll be cooling my beer in a wet sock fanned by the
wind.
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
If you want a chest full of ice, I recommend pre-cooling it before your trip and using U.S. block ice, packing it the day before you leave. If you go
down with an empty chest, it will be warm, then you're packing it in the hot desert, with local ice (always melts faster/ isn't as 'cold' or frozen as
solid), the results will be reduced.
Keep the ice only chest as covered and sealed as best as possible until you need to add ice to your food/ beer ice chest... which helps to keep out of
the sun, and drained... limit how long the box is opened for getting food or drinks out of. |
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I like to get good quality ice from an ice house in the states. Cold clear ice will last twice as long as the cheap white supermarket ice
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| Quote: | Originally posted by freediverbrian
I like to get good quality ice from an ice house in the states. Cold clear ice will last twice as long as the cheap white supermarket ice
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This...
We try to limit the amount of items that need refrigeration... pretty much milk for cereal, sandwich meat, juice and beer. Block ice plus crushed to
fill any voids. We can go a close to a week if we are careful. We nearly always take two chests, one for beer (we buy in Mexico, naturally) and the
other for food.
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Take that cooler box and cover it top and bottom with your sleeping bag(s). More wraps...the better thermo effect. Make sure the cooler does not leak
| Quote: | Originally posted by Toobman
Thanks for the insight into the finer points of packing a cooler
You got me thinking.
I can only carry one cooler at this time, so I am going to buy crushed ice at the border to keep the cooler pre-cooled. I will then buy block ice at
the plant in San Felipe that sancho mentioned, and ride it out as long as it lasts. After that I'll be cooling my beer in a wet sock fanned by the
wind.
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
If you want a chest full of ice, I recommend pre-cooling it before your trip and using U.S. block ice, packing it the day before you leave. If you go
down with an empty chest, it will be warm, then you're packing it in the hot desert, with local ice (always melts faster/ isn't as 'cold' or frozen as
solid), the results will be reduced.
Keep the ice only chest as covered and sealed as best as possible until you need to add ice to your food/ beer ice chest... which helps to keep out of
the sun, and drained... limit how long the box is opened for getting food or drinks out of. |
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Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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We buy the two and half gallon water jugs and freeze them before heading south. Each bottle gives you a twenty pound of block ice for about two or
three dollars. Put them in a cooler with crushed ice around them and they will keep everything cold and as they thaw out you have cold drinking water
or cut them open and use an ice pick for drink ice.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rzitren
We buy the two and half gallon water jugs and freeze them before heading south. Each bottle gives you a twenty pound of block ice for about two or
three dollars. Put them in a cooler with crushed ice around them and they will keep everything cold and as they thaw out you have cold drinking water
or cut them open and use an ice pick for drink ice. |
Great idea!
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Toobman
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Back from my trip!
Got ice at this place, and it lasted a whole week! The only special care I took was keeping the cooler out of the sun and draining it twice a day.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Tacodawgtim
You can also get block ice in town. If you go 3/4 around the round about and head down the street. About 3 blocks down on the left is a place that
sells water and block ice... |
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and for REALLY efficient use of your drain water put it in your SolarShower and use it to get the stink off after 3-4 days. i know i'm ready when my
hair stands straight up and the salt crackles on my back hair (singular!).
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Toobman
Back from my trip!
Got ice at this place, and it lasted a whole week! The only special care I took was keeping the cooler out of the sun and draining it twice a day.
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Great to hear... Will there be a trip report coming??
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Or you can skip the ice altogether .....
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
If you want a chest full of ice, I recommend pre-cooling it before your trip and using U.S. block ice, packing it the day before you leave. If you go
down with an empty chest, it will be warm, then you're packing it in the hot desert, with local ice (always melts faster/ isn't as 'cold' or frozen as
solid), the results will be reduced.
Keep the ice only chest as covered and sealed as best as possible until you need to add ice to your food/ beer ice chest... which helps to keep out of
the sun, and drained... limit how long the box is opened for getting food or drinks out of. |
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