The 8 Best Coolers of 2024 | Tested & Rated - GearLab
WEBMay 30, 2024 · The most important metric for most of us is how well an ice chest keeps food cold and fresh. This metric is also the source of many extraordinary claims from manufacturers. From models with “ 5-Day ” in the name to stickers boasting up to 16 days of ice retention, it seems that just about every product out there will knock your socks off.
The 9 Best Soft Coolers of 2024 | Tested & Rated - GearLab
WEBMay 2, 2024 · The most durable coolers we tested are the Yeti Hopper M20, followed by the Yeti Flip and the RTIC Soft Pack. These models feature incredibly tough, wear-resistant outer fabric, durable components, sturdy zippers, reinforced stitching, and a design made to be used and abused.
The 4 Best Powered Coolers of 2024 | Tested - GearLab
WEBMay 22, 2024 · This lightweight ice chest has one of the largest ranges of minimum and maximum achievable temperatures of any thermoelectric model we tested and is the only one to actually reach its 40-degrees-below-ambient claim. Not to be a single-mode star, the Koolatron can also keep your food hot, making driving home takeout through rush hour …
How to Choose a Cooler - GearLab
WEBOct 9, 2023 · With less surface area to melt, these will last significantly longer than ice cubes. One or two of these in the center of the box with regular ice cubes piled around everything else will help your food stay colder longer. Pack a 2:1 ice to food ratio: Fill the chest ⅔ full with ice to make it last, especially if you're using regular ice cubes ...
RTIC 65 Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
WEBOct 9, 2023 · Ranking pretty high in our overall testing, the RTIC 65 brings a lot to the table. Though it's only about average in our insulation tests, its rugged and robust design and ease of use help even the scale. Like so many coolers, the RTIC touts a familiar design with impressive functionality that makes it both durable and incredibly useful.
Coleman Performance 48-Quart Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
WEBPortability. At just 7.3 pounds, the Coleman 48 is one of the lightest coolers we tested. Of course, once its 49 quarts of internal space is filled with heavy food, beverages, and ice, it's not that light anymore. This moderately-sized cooler is narrow enough for a single person to carry, though, like any cooler of this size, it can quickly ...
Orca 40 Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
WEBOct 9, 2023 · Another impressive offering from a top brand, the Orca 40 is an excellent medium-capacity cooler. Its 40-quart volume is exceptionally useful, while sturdy construction in all the places that count, like the hinge, seal, and latches, lends confidence to its longevity. Though it doesn't come with an internal dry basket, we love the external …
RovR RollR 60 Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
WEBTop-notch insulation in a long-lasting, compact design that will last for years to come. A pricey option that does well overall, especially when considering how portable it is. With reliable performance, this cooler is a great shape, easy to use, and a good value. Rating Categories. RovR RollR 60. Yeti Roadie 48.
Yeti Roadie 60 Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
WEBYeti claims the Roadie is 60 quarts, and we measured it in at 59, pretty darn close! Within that, we were able to fit a whopping 98 cans. The ice chest is on the deeper side, and we needed to reach in and dig around to find the goodies hidden at the bottom. The Roadie 60 drains through a single plug.
Yeti Tundra 65 Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
WEBOct 9, 2023 · Yeti has long been a big name in the cooler world, and they continue to prove themselves worthy of the hype with the Tundra 65. This cooler proved itself with almost every test we threw at it. It has some of the best features in the game and is intensely durable. It does everything you want from a chest cooler and more.
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