Sports & Outdoors

Four people enjoy a meal at a wooden table on an outdoor patio, surrounded by trees and greenery, sharing bread and salad with smiles.
Home & Residential
October 21, 2022
How do I cool down my outdoor patio?
Very few things add to your enjoyment of your house as much as an outdoor patio. When the weather is nice, it can provide an entirely new living space offering
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A young woman in a white jersey leads a soccer game on grass, trailed by players in blue. An older man runs nearby, focusing on heat illness prevention.
Sports & Outdoors
August 19, 2022
Heat illness prevention for summer sports
For many people, fall sports season starts in the middle of the summer. Over the next few weeks, practices will ramp up for many sports – both at the organized
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A football player in blue gear practices agility on a sunny field, stepping through pads as teammates and a coach stand nearby, with trees in the background.
Sports & Outdoors
July 22, 2022
5 ways to minimize heat stroke during summer football practice
Summer football practice and training camps will be ramping up at all levels (youth, high school, college, and pro) later this month. While this is an exciting time for the
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A busy workshop with a wooden workbench, tools on a pegboard, and bright overhead lighting highlighting the space's organized disorder.
Home & Residential
March 25, 2022
Will a fan cool my workshop?
Do you have a workshop that gets uncomfortably hot? If so, you are probably looking for a way to keep it cool so you can spend more time there. Your
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Young basketball players in white and blue jerseys play on a court. One holds the ball, guarded by another, with three nearby. A hoop is in the background.
Sports & Outdoors
February 25, 2022
How to keep cool during indoor sports activities
Everyone knows it’s important to make sure you’re keeping cool during exercise in the summer heat. However, it’s also essential to understand how to stay cool when you’re practicing and
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A man in plaid measures wood on a workbench. A swamp cooler maintains comfort in the well-equipped workshop with sunlight streaming through.
Evaporative Cooling
December 17, 2021
Can I use a swamp cooler for my workshop?
If you are unhappy with the heat in your workshop, you might be looking for a cooling solution. A swamp cooler, also commonly referred to as an evaporative cooler, is
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Why do outdoor fans stop working? This metal fan stands in the corner.
Evaporative Cooling
December 3, 2021
Why do outdoor fans stop working?
If you have an outdoor fan you like to turn on while on your patio, it can be annoying when it stops working. This can make your patio suddenly an
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Close-up of a circular fan grille holding orange leaves, set indoors with wicker chairs, table, and sunlit windows.
Home & Residential
November 19, 2021
How Big Should My Outdoor Patio Fan Be?
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A green lawnmower on a freshly cut lawn. White shed with red trim and a wooden fence in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
Home & Residential
November 5, 2021
How to Store Outdoor Equipment for the Winter
Fall is upon us. The leaves are turning. The nights and mornings are growing cold, and the days are becoming bearable again. Soon winter will be upon us, which means
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Patio with pergola roof features a round table, chairs, vibrant plants, and lounge area. Cyclone cools the space; lush lawn and clear sky complete the view.
Home & Residential
October 1, 2021
Best big outdoor fans for patios
One of the biggest challenges about getting the most use out of your patio is keeping it cool during hot weather. You might think that the best way to do
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Person relaxing on a sun lounger by RV in forest, wearing cap and sunglasses, with sunlight filtering through tall trees. Scene is peaceful.
Sports & Outdoors
September 10, 2021
Can I use an evaporative cooler with my RV?
RVing is about getting to see and enjoy the outdoors in relative comfort and convenience. One big part of that is keeping cool in and around your RV. While you
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Outdoor setup with a TV playing football, chairs under a tree with helmets, and AT&T Stadium in the background; perfect for cool tailgating.
Sports & Outdoors
September 7, 2021
Touchdowns, tailgates, and heat safety
Stay Safe in the Heat while Cheering Your Team to Victory What’s a football game without the fans? The people in the stands direct the energy of a football game
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The football field is brightly lit under stadium lights, with distinct yard lines on turf. An empty stadium creates a focused, intense ambiance.
Sports & Outdoors
August 30, 2021
Football and the heat
Staying Cool Under Friday Night Lights September may inspire ideas of fall – Pumpkin Spice lattes, orange leaves, and, of course, football season. There’s nothing quite like sitting in the
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A man and woman chat on patio chairs with snacks and drinks on a table. They are surrounded by greenery, with glass doors open to a lush lawn.
Evaporative Cooling
August 27, 2021
Are evaporative coolers or misting systems better for my patio?
As the summer heat increases, you might be used to retreating inside. This is a shame because your patio looks so inviting, and it would be a wonderful place to
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Three construction workers in hard hats and vests discuss at an outdoor site with rebar, concrete structures, and hills under a clear sky.
Outdoor Work Applications
July 30, 2021
5 tips to keep your outdoor workspace cool this summer
Outdoor work can get unbearable in the summer. As the temperature climbs, the stress of outdoor work at places like construction sites, road work sites, farms, and oil and gas
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Four friends enjoy a meal at a wooden patio table with food, drinks, and twinkling string lights above. They're surrounded by lush greenery and appear relaxed.
Evaporative Cooling
July 23, 2021
What are the best cooling solutions for my patio?
As we turn our back on what has been a brutal winter for many of us, being out on the patio seems appealing.Unfortunately, that appeal can diminish quickly once the
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Person in cap and glasses working on metal at cluttered workbench, surrounded by tools. Sparks flying from their precise task.
Evaporative Cooling
June 25, 2021
Is your home workshop ready for hot summer temperatures?
Summertime seems like an excellent opportunity to get a lot of home projects done. Unfortunately, many people find that the season for using their home workshop is far too short.
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Seven uniformed kids cheerfully raise arms on a bench behind a chain-link fence, awaiting snacks at the baseball game.
Sports & Outdoors
June 21, 2021
Peanuts, crackerjacks, and Portacool
Keeping Little League Players Cool in the Dugout “Take me out to the ball game! Take me out with the crowd!” The popular baseball anthem beautifully captures the energy and
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Small Portacool next to a camping tent in the wilderness with a small portable generator in the background.
Sports & Outdoors
June 14, 2021
On the road with the Portacool 510
A Cooling Solution Made to Go Where You Go With summer and warmer weather upon us, there are more opportunities to travel with family and friends. According to Travel Pulse,
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Children play on a sunny day; girl climbs a spiral structure, boy in blue checkered shirt holds onto playground equipment.
Sports & Outdoors
May 4, 2021
Is your school taking steps to prevent playground heatstroke?
Schools are gradually returning to in-person learning thanks to the vaccination process. This is great news for children who will once again benefit from face-to-face contact with their teachers and
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A women's soccer team in red and white jogs energetically on a grassy field, with a brick building and clear blue sky in the background.
Safety
May 3, 2021
Athletes in the heat
Keeping Your Athletes Safe in the Summer Heat Whether you were born in a state that experiences extreme heat or you’ve recently moved, you likely know that high temperatures can
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Three boys in red soccer jerseys celebrate. The front boy laughs triumphantly, embraced by a teammate, playing safely under the sun.
Sports & Outdoors
April 26, 2021
10 signs that your child is overheating during sports
Getting your child involved in sports can be great for their health and happiness. Not only do they have the opportunity to develop lifelong friendships and achieve success doing something
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A group on a patio laughs and clinks glasses of red wine, surrounded by dishes and colorful decorations, creating a festive atmosphere.
Home & Residential
April 23, 2021
Keep your patio cool for Mother’s Day
Getting together with friends and family is one of the most popular activities for Mother’s Day. Unfortunately, with the pandemic continuing to threaten, getting together at a restaurant or any
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A weathered Wilson GLS football lies on grass, suggesting past play; blurred background hints at an outdoor sideline setting.
Evaporative Cooling
April 6, 2020
Efficient cooling from the tailgate to the sideline
Our Texas hearts are happy! Football season is FINALLY back! Take a look at the sidelines — high school, college, and professional — and you might just see that many
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Four people toast with drinks at a table on a covered deck. A Portacool unit ensures comfort in their wooded summer gathering.
Automotive
April 6, 2020
A cool Father’s Day gift
Dads – they tinker, they build and they grill, and often in hot spaces during the summer. The comfort of an air conditioner on a scorcher of a day in the
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A cowboy-hatted woman in blue jeans grooms a brown horse in a stable with wooden walls, surrounded by lush greenery.
Corporate
April 6, 2020
Proud to partner with the national FFA organization
Portacool, LLC is proud to partner with the National FFA Organization to serve as a state sponsor in California, Florida, and Texas. Since 2016, Portacool has provided monetary support along
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Six people chat and enjoy drinks under a pergola surrounded by lush greenery on a sunny day.
Evaporative Cooling
April 6, 2020
It bears repeating: heat safety is key
The toll heat can take on the body should not be underestimated. It’s important to take precautions to ensure safety in the heat when exercising, entertaining, or working outdoors or
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A woman sands wood and a man saws in a spacious workshop. Open windows reveal a rural landscape. Tools and workbench are visible, aiding heat stress prevention.
Automotive
March 24, 2020
Tips to avoid heat stress this summer
At Portacool, we often focus on industrial cooling and heat safety relative to work environments. We also think enjoying fun in the sun is one of the great pastimes of
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