Best Coolers Showdown- Crowning A New Champion(s)
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
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We have now conducted over 50 cooler ice challenges and as a result matched up the BEST coolers we have tested to date with the addition of a few new coolers which our viewers regularly recommended. We listened, and aren't we glad we did! We have two new coolers we feel comfortable calling the best roto molded cooler.
Most of the coolers tested were in the 45-50qt range. We did test a couple outside of this range, but the champion lies in that 45-50qt range.
As with all of our ice challenges, we pre-chilled the coolers for 24 hours. All the ice was purchased at the same time, from the same marina. After 24 hours we drained the coolers and then topped them back up with ice and added two beverages. We always like to add a few beverages as it gives a better visual to those watching to see the progression of ice melt. We also open the coolers 3 times a day (morning, afternoon and evening). This simulates actual use and allows us to monitor the progress.
Lid temperatures were recorded every day during the test. Every day (except one day when it was raining) the lids of these coolers reached 100°+ When comparing the lid of a white cooler to a dark cooler, the lid of the white cooler consistently read 2-3° hotter than a dark cooler. However, the darker coolers (when comparing identical size and manufacturer) lasted a half day less than a white cooler counterpart.
Coolers Tested & Performance Results:
1. Kong Coolers 50 (white): amzn.to/2UtVLx1
2. Otterbox Venture 45: amzn.to/2UsuECp
3. CustomCoolerStore.com
4. Kong Coolers 50 (grey): amzn.to/2UtVLx1
5. Orca 58: amzn.to/2Grpgut
6. Techni Ice: amzn.to/2VTS1pT
7. Siberian Alpha 45 (white): amzn.to/2Xp0uSl
8. Patriot 45: amzn.to/2XvlOpx
9. Siberian Alpha 45 (Grey): amzn.to/2GhobVG
10: Kenai 45: amzn.to/2Zo0WST
11. Icer 45: amzn.to/2Xo3EG0
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Tons of ppl are going to ask/wonder why Yeti isn’t included. Simple, Yeti was soundly beat in previous tests.
I wish stores would sell frozen one gallon water jugs. They have a built in handle, are reusable, provide drinking water, and are less messy than ice. Thanks for sharing.
I bought the Otterbox venture from Best Buy on a “deal of the day” for 50% off. Only reason I didn’t buy a Yeti. Now I have 2 Otterbox cooler and 6 tumblers. We take them camping and keep one in the side by side. These are by far the best coolers on the market for ice and durability. Most people I’ve met don’t know Otterbox even makes coolers.
Awesome deal on that!
@@CoolersOnSale Yeah it got me curious. Bought on July 23rd 2018. $144.43 for the 45 venture and a separator. Used $30 rewards so really $174. BB deal of the day should be checked daily. Awesome deals
Can't quite put my finger on why I find these videos so entertaining. I have the Siberian Alpha and I really like it. In regular camping situations where the cooler is in the shade part of the time, sun part of the time, kids opening and closing it every ten minutes, falls from the tail gate when people forget to raise them before driving off, river rafting, etc. I've found that day 6 is usually about when it's time to drain it and toss new ice in. My old Coleman would last about half that and won't stand up to the punishment that these roto's can withstand.
christian herlihy is your Siberian a 45qt or 65qt?
@@MM_405 its the 45. The inside is a bit smaller than I would like but the trade off is that I can pick it up when it's completely loaded and move it over challenging terrain which is what I seem to be doing about half the time when I use it. The 65 is just to cumbersome and heavy unless you're always going to have a hand, be moving it across flat ground or you're the mountain himself.
A previous video you created has a lifetime 55qt rotocooler. For under $100. We bought it. LOVE IT! held ice without pre-cooling for 8 1/2 days!!! 80-90° temps. I filled with 3 bags of ice. Opening 3-4 times day.
Thank you for the time n effort to do these comparisons
Glad to see KONG put through the test and come out on top. I really like mine.
It's an awesome cooler. The full review we have coming out is going to be awesome!
No rtic! Got two and I'd like to see them in the mix
Never thought I’d be watching a cooler video, I need a good cooler for work lol
This is much more productive than working! Ha Ha, the good news is, you have a bunch of solid choices to to pick from.
buy a yeti u cant go wrong
A 5 day camping trip anyone of those coolers would be an excellent choice
Without a doubt. These coolers keep improving!
great job, thx for taking the time to do this...
Man.... that's what I'm talking about! Love this dude. Great intell. In the market for a new cooler. Thank 🏕
Awesome! Glad we could help.
Another great video man! Thanks for posting. I’m happy to see your already making new videos. I was getting cooler testing withdrawals.
Fear not! We have a TON of new content coming out. Spending our days editing all the video!
Rick Ybarra 😂😂😂😂
Your reviews are outstanding, thanks for taking your time to make the videos. I have not seen any Pelican brand coolers in your tests. Any particular reason? They have to be one of the best performers.
We've tested Pelican many times in the past. You can see those reviews here: www.coolersonsale.com/coolers-like-yeti/ and www.coolersonsale.com/10-days-ice-retention-is-it-really-possible/
More than pleased with my Orca from several years ago
Man for all you did, that’s some awesome info
Thanks for watching!
Great test, I bought the Orca 58 almost 5 years ago and it has been an absolutely great piece of equipment, pricey but you get what you pay for i guess.
Awesome to hear, thanks for sharing. We still find ourselves using the Orca a lot.
The orca cooler even makes a damn whale sound when opening and closing.
Ha ha!
Great showdown! My next cooler will be Otterbox Venture 45!
Since you put them in the sun would it be safe to assume we would get a slightly longer ice life than say inside with a blanket over the top?
Yes, that's probably the case, but we can test it to be sure.
Unless you were going into it more than once per day.
Imagine the motivation this guy had to start this channel. Like, he must be so chill. Probly sitting at home with a cooler next to his chase lounge and says, "man I wish there was a way I could make money just dealing with how to keep beer near you while you chill in ALL aspects of chill life" So he literally puts together a channel about the best way for YOU to keep cold beverages next to you while you do chill things like boating and fishing and grilling. Epic.
Absolutely epic description of the formation of this channel!
Between the Patriot 50 and the rtic 45 cooler which would you buy? They seem to be the 'budget' priced of the roto's or is it a tossup? Thanks...
RTIC is an excellent cooler at good price. Why isn't it in this group?
Cause they all know rtic is the best. I just picked one up last weekend! So awesome
If you watch our videos over time, there's no way you could make that statement. We find new, better coolers and show that. We've already tested Pelican and Orion, both of which were outperformed by the coolers in this video.
This is the perfect example of people spouting off there mouth before doing any research. If you actually followed COOLERSONSALE.COM You Tube videos you would already know the Yeti, RTIC can’t even hang with real coolers like these, Coolersonsale has already proven it. On top of he has already tested yeti multiple times and has asked RTIC MULTIPLE TIMES to send him a cooler they just keep giving COS the run around so he’s stopped asking.
Another great test guys. Love that you tested the difference between colors of the same models!
Thanks! We actually have a separate video coming out addressing that topic in its' entirety.
Thanks for the post. I think you did a pretty good job of creating a science experiment, but I ultimately think it's unfair to pick winners when you have apples to oranges comparisons. Size (amount of ice) and color (absorption of heat) of cooler make a tremendous difference. All coolers should have been same color and size. Doing effective experiments can be rather complicated, I do appreciate the effort. But even length of time of opening lids has to be the same and sun exposure. Again, not so easy to do. One experiment, I'd like to know is how long will the coolers last if you don't open the lids at all. We are going on a month long truck camper trip, don't have enough space to store everything in the camper freezer, so we wanted to buy an Orca 58 (other data seems to suggest they have the best ice retention) and leave the lid closed for 2 weeks until we can transfer that food to freezer. Have you done any long term lid closed tests?
I bought a Siberian alpha series 65 (gray) last year. And I'm very happy with it. I took it on the road working, kept in the back of the truck, temps from low 40s to high 60s and it lasted 20 days. Great cooler, and looks badass
It's definitely great value for the money. Great to hear you are enjoying it.
Da Realist how long does your Siberian last during summer months?
How come I do t see anything on your website about RTIC coolers?
Probably because they are blowing out the market with the lowest prices for the same quality.
Probably because they dont perform as well - same reason you dont see the Yeti
I bought the Techi ice, after you cooler video. Very happy ,, thank you
Awesome! That cooler is built like a tank. Should last a looooong time.
I got a Techni Ice cooler based on their reviews as well.
Great work! I’m sad, there was no Pelican cooler though.
We've tested Pelican several times in the past and many of these coolers have already outperformed Pelican. However, we can add them to the next test.
We sell eggs and need a large cooler - like 110 qt or so. I have the issue with Coleman or igloo leaking when it rains and my egg cartons inside getting soaked. What cooler brand is "rain proof"?
Notice that the coolers that kept the ice the longest are the ones with higher capacity? That's because they started with more ice. Duh! This should be a test of thermal insulation efficiency. That's what people want to know... Which coolers WORK best. Not whether more ice will last longer. It usually will. Please consider repeating a test using the amount of ice that can fit in the smallest cooler in the comparison or by only testing coolers against identically sized coolers. That'll offer the best information.
Agreed for the most part, but you'll notice the venture was the winner and it is one of the smaller ones. Therefore, I would assume, based on this test, that it has the best thermal insulation. The custom coolers one would not be as good since it had such a large size advantage and performed the same.
Great review, any thoughts on Bison coolers?
What’s the average outside temperature during this test? I want to replicate the same test on my otterbox venture 65 !
A month ago I bought an nICE cooler. 45qt. Left it in the back yard. Lid warped. How have these held up against warping. Any suggestions coolers tested here that wont have that problem.
Yes, definitely some of the US coolers are more robust, specifically the Orca: amzn.to/2XUzmet We've had it 3-4 years and still going solid.
I have been looking at Frosted Frog coolers and I can’t find any reviews on them?! Please let me know if u have any info on them thanks
Idk if you tested the Canyon coolers before, but I have one and love it. Any thoughts on that brand?
How about the receipt for all the coolers . I bet you could put a down payment on a new house in the midwest for the cost of all those .
Hardworking American Lifetime coolers hold ice as long for half the price
Thank You. You must be fairly well to do
I bought the Kong 50 based on this video. Did my own test, 40lbs ice, no pre-chilling the cooler, constant 83% (in house), no sun. Got 7 full days with no ice left but water was at 36F.
Thank you for sharing these results!
Quick question is there are 2 holes under handle exposing the foam interior and The condensation builds up around the plug and cap on your otterbox venture? Thank
Great video, wish you listed prices with the standings.
I guess the lid temperature readings of white vs dark coolers make sense as heat is reflected off the the white (higher temp) and heat absorbed by the dark (lower temp). Would keeping the coolers out of the sun reduce that half day ice retention advantage of the white?
keeping a cooler out of the sun is common sense. unless you are out on a boat with no awning theres is really not many reasons to ever leave a cooler in direct sunlight
If you do this test again add frigid rigid that seems to be a very popular cooler for marine activities
Why have you stopped including CANYON.?
Awesome video when are you going to do a Cabela’s polar cap review??
Added to the list for the next go-round. Thanks for suggestion.
I would love to see cheap coolers vs roto coolers. How much longer does the $300 cooler last than the $50 cooler. That's the big question I ask when buying a cooler.
Glad you asked! It's coming, just as soon as we can finish editing the video, but it's already filmed and in the pipeline.
Not much longer at all. Latches, hinges, lids....different story
I just obtained a Lifetime bear 77.. $153... Holds ice 8+ days..
You need to incorporate Lifetime Products coolers into your tests. They’re 100% Made in the USA.
In your write up you said that the Kong won but yet the otter box is 5 quarts less and lasted as long how did it lose? I’m just a little confused but great video and this has helped me tremendously on picking my next cooler.
Hey Kyle, they held ice for roughly the same. Yes, the Otterbox was slightly smaller, but I was also factoring in the price point. The Kong will be much more attainable than the Otterbox to many of our readers/viewers.
Amazing channel with scientific tests. Keep up the great work.
Thanks! Will do.
Anybody know how Gatr coolers are? I have a Canyon cooler which I’m pretty satisfied with, but always looking for other cooler companies I’m not too familiar with.
you guys are awesome nuff said
Here for the orca sound
Woooosh!
I have Kong 50 and tried this and got 7 full days til the last sliver of ice. Conditions: 1) Inside temp controlled house at 80-84F, 2) Packed full to brim with ice, 3) no direct sunlight. The only thing I can think of is I didn't pre-chill the cooler. Anyone have any theories why its quite a bit lower than the video?
Any chance to add the Cater Gator to this test? Ive recently purchased the 100qt and I love their option with wheels. Pretty affordable too and I would love a comparison!
Great test , wish you could have put in the Kysek cooler since it almost tied with the Alpha Pro on the last test and it was a smaller cooler. I always enjoy these test of all the different coolers. And I have several Kysek coolers they are great.
We can do that, but several coolers outperformed even the Siberian in this test.
Would love to see the kysek as well, but obviously only so many can be included. Great vid
But at the same time the 2 45qt Siberian used here are NOT the 65QT Siberian CHAMPION that won previous video.
Oh btw, didn't you get 10 days out of a Pelican? (cooler that is)?
Yes we did, you can see that here: www.coolersonsale.com/10-days-ice-retention-is-it-really-possible/ but the temperatures were a little cooler I believe.
Fair enough
@@CoolersOnSale if you got 10ndays out of the Pelican before, why didn't it make the cut in this comparison?
It's rare for me to go out of my way and post comments, but wanted to post this in case others have had an issue. So far I've had a very disappointing experience with Kong. I went with Kong over both Orca and Yeti because of this review. I get a substantial discount on Yeti as a military member, and I had a discount for Orca. But I really liked this review (which is great) and I really liked the accessories/function of the Kong. I got the 70 and it arrived with substantial warping in multiple areas of the cooler. Multiple. I'm talking very noticeable depressions. And the orifice used to fill the insulation was not flush with the shell, and with a couple years use would easily pop off. So I contacted them. (Jumping to weeks later after help from customer service and this site....)
Yikes, that doesn't sound good at all. When is the last time you have had communication with Kong? I will try and reach out to my contact there and see if we can get the ball rolling.
@@CoolersOnSale Thank you. I also emailed Elkhart Plastics direct last night and I got a response today. Honestly, when I got the cooler I loved it (looking beyond the build issue). Everything you said it was. Loved the heft, the handles, the attachments, the modularity...it's a great cooler. And if it lives up to your test then it's perfect. I'm glad I was exposed to Kong because of your site and your readers. So if it all works out, I'll be very happy. Thanks again.
I edited my initial post because I don't want anyone to shun Kong completely because of my anomaly. It took several emails and calls but they have now promptly corrected the issue. So if anyone is looking at coolers, I agree with this site that the modularity of Kong is a huge selling point. If it lives up to the ice duration then everyone should give it a look.
Come over to eastern n.c. In July and August and your best cooler will melt ice in two days if you open the lids and drink periodically.
Where’s the Calcutta? Plz check out the 50liter white. I have a chance on a pair at 143 each...
Added to our list. Thank you for the suggestion
Can you test the ROAM coolers the same way?
Will check into this. Thank you!
Any word on reviewing the Hooked Coolers?? Keep seeing ads about them, seem affordable and well made but who knows without comparisons
I’m interested in a comparison between the OtterBox Venture 45 and the Pelican 50QT elite.
I watched video where Otterbox Venture 45 was tested on a recommendation and was a winner and is also leak proof. The Pelican was not part of that video.
I also watched this video where the pelican did well, but that test did not include the Otterbox as part of that video test.
Any thoughts suggestions between these two coolers.
I’m also wondering if you have ever heard of or tested the Frigidaire Professional 45-Qt. Roto-Moulded Hard Cooler,
I just bought a OtterBox 45 for 80 brand new
Cant believe its that good
Hell yeah😎👌🏼
how?
Awesome rewiew, couldn't find the shaking test for the water. And how can i get the awesome coolers in Germany? , specially the Kong would be interesting.
Hmm, I will reach out to Kong about this. Thanks for asking.
@@CoolersOnSale thanks for your help. Is it any test about the coleman and dometic cool ice boxes? Thats the only one you can get in Germany. And a couple realy cheap crap
What about blue coolers ? Can you test those ????
I would like to see a cooler challenge that actually has food and beverages in it with people getting in and out of it ya know like a real cooler you take camping
Now I’d like to see their ability to keep cooked food from my smoker at a reasonable serving temperature.
How does Yeti compare with all of these? :)
It blows my mind Yeti is not included
I just bought the Techni Ice 60 litre. You get more days if using solid blocks of ice.
So which ones the cheapest out of all of them?
Do a challenge with the Brumate Brutank.. I think that is now the cooler to beat.
I have had a Pierce for last 2yrs it's used and abused and still in excellent shape holds ice very well, I'd like to see you give them a shot in your tests.
A good test! Glad you included Kong coolers. I had already bought my Orcas and Pelicans several years ago before I heard of them. Shame, they seem like a serious product. Plus the diversity would be neat.
Hi! looking for a cooler that can keep my dog's fancy raw dog food, for his sensitive tummy, good, for as long as possible. We would like to be able to go on a 5 day camping adventure. So the raw food needs to stay cold/frozen for at least 2-3 days in order to remain fresh for 5 days. Is there any way you guys could test some kind of raw meat that is frozen, like burger meat or hot dogs, something other people can utilize the information for camping/hiking.
Hell yeah KONG for the win. Glad I went with KONG for my personal cooler. 70qt though
Really impressive cooler, especially with all the accessories!
I really like my KONG, glad to see it do so well in testing.
Why no Engal cooler? They are usually one of the best.
We've tested them many times in the past. Although they perform really well, they are not the best in terms of ice retention. The Techni Ice outlasted them on several occasions.
I'm wondering, have you reviewed/tested the Yeti coolers in other videos? How did they do?
Yes we have, many times. However, they do not last as long as many of these coolers. You can see that test here: www.coolersonsale.com/ultimate-ice-challenge-results/
Fantastic review, just want we wanted!👍🏻 I would've liked to have seen the Pelican 50Qt Elite cooler in this test tho.
We've tested the Pelican 50 in the past, but the Orca, Techni Ice etc outperformed it in terms of ice retention. Having said that, they are built like tanks, very durable coolers.
Would like to see a big canyon tested, I like the boxed look of canyon and nothing sticks out on the sides.
That seems to be a popular request, so we will definitely try to pull this together.
How does the canyon cooler 55 compared to these?
Orca had a thicker insulation than the otter box but it still lost. Wonder why?
Great question, different style/insulation/design.
Tan color played a role definitely in regards to the Orca. White is best color choice for direct sunlight.
The " cap" style top and better seal for the Otterbox.
I don’t know about you guys but when I got a 30 rack in my cooler I’m in it 20 times in a day. Ice last about a day and a half in the Yeti. I now use my dads garage sale coolers, ice lasts just as long if you actually use your cooler. Best part is I can leave the cooler at the party because it only cost $3.00!
Anyone that takes more than ten days to drink beers from a cooler deserve warm beers!😉
You guys should do a water cooler test like the ones on jobsite and football fields. You guys do really through test it'd be nice to know what one will last the longest on the job. There doesn't seem to be many reviews of them any how
Good idea, thanks for the suggestion!
Good idea. I hope COS does a water cooler showdown.
How come Yeti is not part of the test?
You guys need to do an ice retention test on these coolers but without pre chilling them and filling them up like a regular person would
have you tested Bison coolers?
Not yet, but it is on our list.
Can you also add the dometic ice boxes in this challenge as well?
I’ve watched every video by COS and now can’t choose my next purchase of a 45-65 qrt! I tried to get a Techni Ice, after seeing it beat the trusty Orca but they sold out and didn’t bother telling me for weeks after I had already paid so they are off my list. Can you give advice on one $350 or less? Top ones I’m considering are Kong 50, Engel 50, Yeti Tundra 45 or the Haul (on sale). If you can’t say due to worry about being accused of being affiliated with a brand, no worries. I just would love to get advice from The Expert! Thanks!
It's really up to you. We really liked that Kong 50 and we have always liked our Engel 50. In fact the Engel 50 was what we took with us across the US because it fit the best under the tonneau cover in our truck. So it's not all about ice retention. Having said that... the Kong is pretty badass.
Lol! I was ready to pull the trigger on the Engel until seeing your latest video with the Kong. Pretty much everything about that thing is impressive! I really appreciate your input and the videos! They definitely get me through my analytics projects at work.
I had the same issue with trying to buy a Techni Ice on Amazon. Exceedingly poor behavior.
Could you do a review of the Kula cooler?
Where does canyon stand? Really like their design
Great video!
I actually love your videos BUT in all your tests you pre chill the coolers i really don’t think most people are doing that before we use them. I do feel a better test on ice retention would be right out of the box fill with ice and test from there. It would absolutely show a more real life ice challenge. I’m interested to hear your thoughts on that kind of test.
Hey Mark, the point of the test is to find the very best coolers when comparing evenly across the board (as best we can). We do have one realistic test here: www.coolersonsale.com/vibe-element-cooler-review/#1
You need to do a Cabela's cooler. They are the best.
It's on our list. Thanks for the suggestion.
@@CoolersOnSale Add the Monoprice cooler to the list?
What about a Maluna cooler?
They are on our list. Thanks for the suggestion.
Like to see Maluna unhinged in the race.
Do you have the weights of all the coolers?
Not ALL, but many. We weighed a bunch of the coolers in a previous video: ruclips.net/video/wbFSwQYn-mY/видео.html
Maybe when you run these comparisons of top performing coolers based on your previous tests you should put a little sign in a space normally occupied by a cooler that says "Yeti..didn't make the cut" Perhaps head off at least some of these ..what no yeti..comments
Excellent suggestion! Thank you.
I have the Orca 75 and the beer always runs out before the Ice even with my wife not shutting the lid all the way...
Ha ha, I have the same problem!
I have a $20 igloo, and I have the same problem... Beer always runs out before my ice melts.. I guess I need more beer..
Any clue on how the CaterGator measures up??
Can you test Frosted frog and Wyld Gear coolers?
I have an old fashioned orange circular igloo. I am going to put spray foam in the top. Have you ever receded one of these?
Debra