Quick answer
For a single can at the tailgate, the Hickory Crawdads Black Powdercoat Stainless Can Cooler keeps your drink cold and shows team pride. If you want a full day's worth of hydration or a mixed drink, the 26 oz. Ice Shaker offers longer cold retention and a spill-proof lid.
Why size and insulation matter at the tailgate
Tailgating means hours of eating, chatting, and cheering. Your drinkware needs to keep up without constant refills or warm sips. The two Hickory Crawdads options tackle this differently: one is a dedicated can cooler for a standard 12 oz. can, the other is a larger tumbler that holds ice for over a day.
Can Cooler vs Tumbler: Trade-offs at a Glance
- Capacity: The can cooler fits a single 12 oz. can snugly. The Ice Shaker holds 26 oz., enough for a large iced coffee, water, or a cocktail. Choose the can cooler for a quick beer or soda; pick the tumbler for all-day hydration.
- Cold retention: The can cooler keeps a can cold during a typical game. The Ice Shaker keeps liquid cold for up to 30 hours and holds ice for 30+ hours. If you tailgate from morning until night, the tumbler wins on endurance.
- Portability and spill resistance: The can cooler is compact and easy to slip into a bag. The Ice Shaker has a spill-proof lid and a carry handle, making it safer to set down on uneven ground. For active tailgating with walking and mingling, the tumbler's lid is a big plus.
What the specs tell us
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Hickory Crawdads Black Powdercoat Stainless Can Cooler: Insulated design maintains optimal drink temperature; durable powder coat black finish with Hickory Crawdads logo on both sides. It keeps your can cold for the duration of a game or tailgate session, and the logo shows your team spirit from every angle.
Hickory Crawdads Black Powdercoat Stainless Can Cooler
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Hickory Crawdads 26 oz. Ice Shaker: Keeps liquid cold for up to 30 hours; double wall insulation; holds 26 oz. of fluid; spill proof secure lid. You can fill it once and enjoy cold drinks all day without worrying about leaks or ice melting, even in hot weather.
Hickory Crawdads 26 oz. Ice Shaker
Which one fits your tailgate?
Best for
- Fans who drink canned beverages and want a lightweight, team-branded cooler for a few hours
- Tailgaters who need a larger, long-lasting drink that won't spill in the car or on the lawn
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants to hold more than one can at a time (neither option stacks cans)
- Drinkers who prefer glass or plastic over stainless steel
