Anoop’s car is packed with beer, White Claw, Stella, and Red Bull — about 240 cans. Your job: get ice chests + ice. Rent. Don’t buy.
Step 1 · Do this first
Local Leander party rental. Two 150-qt ice chests are $15 each per 24 hours. Ask for Friday pickup, Monday return (they’re closed Sunday).
“Hi — I need two 150-quart ice chest coolers for this weekend. Pickup Friday, return Monday. Self-pickup in Leander if that’s easier. Name is Kartik, for Anoop Macharla.”
Step 2 · If they have them
They’re in Leander. Hours: Mon–Sat 9am–5pm. Closed Sunday. Confirm the weekend total on the call — the $15 is a 24-hour rate, so Fri→Mon may be about $30–45 each, ~$60–90 for both.
Step 3 · Same trip
H-E-B plus, 651 N US Hwy 183, Leander. About 3 minutes from Anoop’s. Open 6am–11pm.
Step 4 · Pack
Only if rental is sold out
Academy Sports, 1104 C-Bar Ranch Trail, Cedar Park. ~10 min. Open 8am–10pm (Sun 9–9).
| Buy | About | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 2 × Igloo MaxCold 100 qt | ~$88 each | Two of these cover the haul |
| Igloo MaxCold 152 qt | ~$100–130 | One big + a 70 qt also works |
Buying is ~$180–200 before ice. Only do this if Caballero is out. Do not buy a Yeti.
Money
| Path | Coolers | Ice | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (do this) | $60–90 | ~$50 | $110–140 |
| Buy (backup) | $180–200 | ~$50 | $230–250 |
Caballero: 512-350-3302 · Mon–Sat 9–5. H-E-B for ice. Academy only if rentals are gone.