To be fair, the cooler was filled to capacity with ice, as we do with all of our ice retention tests. However, 4 days should be easily attained with a decent amount of ice used. A cooler that boasts a ton of features and is ready to tackle the trail. This cooler has been out a few years and we finally got our hands on one to put to the Tailgating Challenge. The Trailmate cooler claims to keep ice for 4 days and go anywhere with it’s 10 inch all-terrain wheels. We are on the quest to find the best coolers for whatever adventure life gives you, so now let’s learn more in the igloo water cooler Cooler Review.
This is a pretty bold statement considering we have reviewed a ton of wheeled coolers in the past. However, this claim is easily defended considering the superior ice retention and the included features/accessories. In no event will Free Delivery benefits be available to you if reside outside the delivery service area of a Participating Beta Test Program Retailer. Ace Rewards Instant Savings amount is available to Ace Rewards members who are logged into acehardware.com (and have previously linked their Ace Rewards account). Where applicable by law, tax is charged on the sale price before application of Instant Savings. The Igloo managed to hold refreshing brew temperatures at or below 50º for an additional several hours, for a total of 3.4 days of cold beers.
You can also purchase a divider and/or basket for easier organizing inside. Just don’t be surprised by the three inches of insulation that shrinks the size of the cooler’s interior just a bit. Today, Igloo revealed the brand-new, expanded Trailmate Series of high-performance hardside coolers at Outdoor Retailer Summer trade show. The all-new series — featuring the Trailmate 25 Qt Cooler and Trailmate 50 Qt Cooler — is available now at igloocoolers.com/trailmate. However, my absolute favorite cooler is my Coleman Xtreme cooler,” shares Ryan Cunningham, founder of camping site Beyond the Tent. Many of my expensive coolers weigh far too much and don’t hold a ton of food for how big they are and how much they weigh.
When the tray not in use, this can be placed on the inside of the cooler lid. The lid locking plate doubles as a bottle opener, built-in cup holders (dual-sized to accommodate a variety of drinks), threaded drain plug that makes draining effortless and oversized hinges to extend overall product life. Wipe interior and exterior surfaces clean before storing and between uses. To prevent stains and odors, empty cooler of contents after use.
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only. Though at first glance the Trailmate looks like a great deal, we’re not so sure. Its wide wheels and high igloo trailmate clearance help it navigate a variety of challenging terrain, but the performance of this cooler in insulation and particularly its lackluster durability leaves us wanting more.
Thanks to their thick, insulated walls, hard-sided coolers retain ice for much longer than soft-sided coolers and will do a much better job of withstanding the elements. But just as with soft-sided coolers, these perks do come with some downsides; hard-sided coolers are heavy, bulky, and (usually) take up a lot of space, plus they’re more expensive. If the Yeti Tundra 45 is versatile, the Tundra 65 is all-purpose. One of the largest coolers on this list, it’s perfect for a family camping trip, a day at the beach with your friends, or a backyard barbecue. You’ll get everything you can expect from Yeti, including superior ice retention, rotomolded and bear-proof construction, and multiple handle options for transporting, plus an interior storage basket.