Dry ice has a number of uses, but it isn't quite so versatile as regular ice which means supply isn't as readily available.

Dry ice is a great way to keep food cold, but it isn't without some safety concerns. Before you pack a cooler with dry ice, here's how to do it safely.

When put in a small, air-tight container, pressure builds as the dry ice warms up and turns into gas. That pressure can keep building until the container explodes. Advertisement.

And finally, tucking dry ice away in a sealed container (including your freezer) builds pressure and can cause the container to explode. Please don’t accidentally make a dry ice bomb.