A feature of portable containers for ice, food, and beverages, and parts therefor, namely, pillars that minimize contact with warm ground surfaces; a feature of portable coolers for beverages and water, namely, pillars that minimize contact with warm ground surfaces; a feature of lunch kits consisting of portable containers housing one or more smaller utility containers such as plastic sandwich boxes and bottles, all for the temporary storage of food, beverages or other consumable liquids, namely, pillars that minimize contact with warm ground surfaces; a feature of freeze bottles sold empty, namely, pillars that minimize contact with warm ground surfaces; a feature of thermal insulated containers for food, beverage and water containers, namely, pillars that minimize contact with warm ground surfaces; a feature of portable coolers, namely, pillars that minimize contact with warm ground surfaces