Will a metal vacuum mug beat a cooler bar with 300mL Ice?

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The discussion centers on the performance comparison between a metal vacuum mug and a cooler bag containing 200mL to 300mL of ice. It concludes that the effectiveness of the vacuum mug in maintaining temperature surpasses that of the cooler bag after a certain duration, specifically around the 10 to 24-hour mark. The conversation highlights the importance of defining the type of cooler bag used in this comparison, as quality can significantly impact performance.

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I guess the question is also when.

If you have some food or liquid to store. If you use a low quality cooler bag with 200mL to 300mL Ice pack at what point will a Vacuum seal with no Ice beat the cooler bag?

I guess at the 10 hour mark or 24 hour mark or at some very long period of time.
 
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what is your definition of a " cooler Bag" ??

don't really know what you are referring to
 

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