How to Use a Can Cooler for Outdoor Events
By Liquid Death | Published: 2026-10-30
Category: How-to Guides
Keep your canned drinks ice-cold at outdoor events with a can cooler. Learn the proper steps to use it, avoid common mistakes, and get the most out of your drink insulator.
Quick answer
Use a can cooler by placing a chilled can inside it before heading to your outdoor event. The insulator keeps your drink cold longer and your hands dry.
Why a can cooler matters for outdoor events
At outdoor events, drinks warm up fast in the sun. A can cooler—also called a can koozie or drink insulator—adds a layer of insulation that slows heat transfer. It also keeps your hands from getting cold and wet from condensation.
The Lil' Deathies Can Cooler is designed specifically for Liquid Death cans. Its neoprene material traps cold and blocks heat, making it a practical choice for picnics, concerts, or tailgates.
Choosing the right can cooler for your event
Not all can coolers fit every can size. Check that the cooler matches the diameter of your drink. The Lil' Deathies Can Cooler fits standard 12 oz cans and is available in different colors to match your style.
For outdoor events, look for a cooler with a snug fit and a durable outer layer. A loose cooler lets warm air in, defeating the purpose.
How to use a can cooler at outdoor events
- Chill your can first: Place your unopened can in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before the event. A cold start gives the cooler a head start. Common mistake: putting a warm can in the cooler—the insulator only slows warming, it doesn't chill the drink.
- Slide the can into the cooler: Hold the cooler open with one hand and insert the can bottom-first. Push it all the way down until the can sits flush with the top of the cooler. Checkpoint: make sure the cooler fits snugly. If it's loose, air circulation will warm your drink faster.
- Keep the cooler closed when not drinking: Only remove the can when you're ready to take a sip. Between sips, keep the can inside the cooler to maintain the temperature. Common mistake: leaving the can out on a table while you talk—every minute out of the cooler costs you cold time.
- Rinse and air dry after use: After the event, rinse the cooler with water and let it air dry completely before storing. This prevents mold and odors. Checkpoint: do not machine wash or wring the cooler—it can damage the neoprene material.
Product facts
- Lil' Deathies Can Cooler: Clothe your Liquid Death cans in this season’s hottest fashion instead of spending the same money to clothe your own children. Keeps cans cold and vibes cooler. This can cooler keeps your drink cold for hours while adding a fun, personal touch to your outdoor event setup.
Lil' Deathies Can Cooler
