Coolers
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I've 3 different coolers by 2 different manufacturers: Coleman and Igloo. All claim to be extended days coolers but for my money and sight only 2 of them live anywhere near the claim.
1. Igloo's 62 qt. Maxi-Cold purchased at Costco at a closout price of approx. 30.00
Advantages: taller than most coolers which means it's easy to store opened bottles of wine or some mini beer kegs. I use it as my beverage cooler based on the height attribute. I can keep ice in it for 3 days w/o adding more.
Disadvantage: bad placement of drain plug. The drain is located behind the wide side where the wheel wells are. There is no slope/trough to allow easy drainage so you have to lift it and put something under one end to create your own slope.
The luggage handle doesn't "feel" as if it'll take the weight of a fully stocked cooler so I NEVER bother to use it. Which is inconvenient considering there are no handles on the wide side and only molded handle grips on the short sides.
Doesn't close as solidly as other coolers. You have to double check that it's closed or bungee cord it.
2. Coleman 5 Day Extreme 100 qt purchased on sale at Cabela's for approx. 70 bucks.
Advantages: Sloped channel to drain plug. Actually does keep ice for 5 days and sometimes 6 depending on the weather. 2 styles of handles located in the natural place- short sides. Easy to tell if it's closed properly by sight and sound. Cooler can readily be divided by using a
Disadvantages: Although it has two wheels on one short side it doesn't pull well on uneven terrain. I tend to carry it using the pull up smaller handles which fit the hands of most anyone, male or female.
3. Coleman 6 Day Extreme 60-70 qt(don't 'member).Paid around $25.00, used, via CL
All the attributes and disadvantages of the 5 day Coleman plus an extra day or two of ice beyond the listed 6 days. Oh and no "space hog" wheel wells since it has no wheels.
I would gladly purchase the Coleman Extreme line again but the Igloo line, not really. I don't care about the plastic hinges since when they break it'll be easy enough to replace w/ stainless steel ones. So far the plastic ones have lasted me for 5+ years.
I will prolly purchase an Engel or Pelican(?) someday as an add on freezer cooler but haven't felt the need to date.
1. Igloo's 62 qt. Maxi-Cold purchased at Costco at a closout price of approx. 30.00
Advantages: taller than most coolers which means it's easy to store opened bottles of wine or some mini beer kegs. I use it as my beverage cooler based on the height attribute. I can keep ice in it for 3 days w/o adding more.
Disadvantage: bad placement of drain plug. The drain is located behind the wide side where the wheel wells are. There is no slope/trough to allow easy drainage so you have to lift it and put something under one end to create your own slope.
The luggage handle doesn't "feel" as if it'll take the weight of a fully stocked cooler so I NEVER bother to use it. Which is inconvenient considering there are no handles on the wide side and only molded handle grips on the short sides.
Doesn't close as solidly as other coolers. You have to double check that it's closed or bungee cord it.
2. Coleman 5 Day Extreme 100 qt purchased on sale at Cabela's for approx. 70 bucks.
Advantages: Sloped channel to drain plug. Actually does keep ice for 5 days and sometimes 6 depending on the weather. 2 styles of handles located in the natural place- short sides. Easy to tell if it's closed properly by sight and sound. Cooler can readily be divided by using a
Disadvantages: Although it has two wheels on one short side it doesn't pull well on uneven terrain. I tend to carry it using the pull up smaller handles which fit the hands of most anyone, male or female.
3. Coleman 6 Day Extreme 60-70 qt(don't 'member).Paid around $25.00, used, via CL
All the attributes and disadvantages of the 5 day Coleman plus an extra day or two of ice beyond the listed 6 days. Oh and no "space hog" wheel wells since it has no wheels.
I would gladly purchase the Coleman Extreme line again but the Igloo line, not really. I don't care about the plastic hinges since when they break it'll be easy enough to replace w/ stainless steel ones. So far the plastic ones have lasted me for 5+ years.
I will prolly purchase an Engel or Pelican(?) someday as an add on freezer cooler but haven't felt the need to date.
