Portable icemaker?

Just got back from our first 2 week vacation using a new ice maker. I loved it! Not having to run out for ice was really nice. Anytime we were chilling around in camp, we'd make ice and either put it in a 1 gallon bag and then the freezer or directly into a drink cooler.

I'm not aware of any downfalls? We use ours a lot, making ice for beach cooler everyday we are camping. Yes, for best result you need to make it, bag it, and throw it in the freezer. We come home from the beach, fire up the icemaker, and 2 hours later have two large ziplock baggies full for the next day. It was the best $125 we spent 10 years ago on a deal at Costco! Just make sure you drain it when not using for a period of time, and bring it in the house in the winter.

How much ice do you use, are you opposed to using ice trays? Keep in mind most ( perhaps not all ) of the portable ice makers do just that, they make ice, but do not keep it. You have to remove it and put it in a freezer if you want to save the ice. it does make ice faster than ice trays, and you can make a large batch of ice in a few hours. My wife bought us one and we have used it a couple of time.

They don't cost much, but do take room to store and counter space to operate. For me, buying a small bag of ice when needed is a better idea.