Thanks for the test! One thing I would be interested to see is how an "ice extender" compares to simply adding more ice. So in addition to the control cooler with 10lb of ice, there's another cooler with say 12lb of ice. And see how that compares to a cooler with 10lb of ice + 2lb ice extender.
The color of the cooler will determine how much heat it absorbs or reflects from sunlight. Also some appear to be in shade while others are in the sun. Since the experiment is for ice packs, all coolers should be equal.
@@CoolersOnSale yes, but tired after doing this for larger tent (bought and returned 2 others before settling on current one), a canvas tent, shower system, chairs, clothing (Moving away from plastic - poly), stoves, solar panel, large power bank....
Honestly if you are wanting the roto molded style just go with what you can afford ive owned ozark trail. Yeti and grizzly. They all hold ice as long as i need it to. But i dont go out of civilization for so long that i need that ice to 100 percent last its longest.
I mean the best way to run this test is using the same cooler type and size and color for each ice pack. That would have been the best way to do the test.
What are the measurements + displacement of each ice pack? Aside from that playing a role in the outcome (a larger displacement ice pack will probably stay cooler longer), it also has a practical implication on what you can store (a larger displacement ice pack means less food in the cooler).
flawed test. the engel 20 pack are 5lbs each. The yeti ice's used were the 2lbs. Also the engel 20's were in the white cooler and the yeti's in the blue.
We tested this again without ice and changed the ice pack/cooler combo to account for cooler color. The results came out the same. We also have tested cooler color in multiple tests and every test revealed cooler color had minimal effects. You can read about it here: www.coolersonsale.com/10-days-ice-retention-is-it-really-possible/
@@videopipeline6419 WOW really? 2x 2lb packs is 4lb and 2x 5lb packs is 10lb. That is a massive difference. Like if you put 4lb of ice in a cooler and 10lbs of ice in another identical cooler everyone knows what lasts longer. I've been trusting this channel with many videos I watched. Now I have to question results.
@@practicalguy973 Maybe very small, but even if the weights were the same I would imagine that surface area would play a role also. 2 x 2lb's versus a 4lb block of the same brand might even be a little different.
Another great review. I wonder how much of an advantage the Engel ice packs had, freeze point is 20°, whereas the chillin' brew and yeti freezes at 28°. Be interesting to see what the tundra series from Arctic ice would do. Freezing point is 5° on them.
Really good point Jeremy. The Cooler Shock is an even lower freeze point. We also tested Techni Ice, which is 0 degree freeze point, and we tested that in a separate video (coming soon). However, it prolonged the ice about 12 hours. So this is a tough call. I think this is definitely more applicable when no ice is present. We just wrapped that test up today and all ice packs were exhausted in 12-16 hours.
I gotcha, I've found these tundra packs don't last much over 12 hours before melting. But are still colder than ice. I know they are more intended for use with frozen stuff. But still work great when you top off the cooler of beer with them.
The lower freezing point ice packs themselves should 'melt' faster than higher freezing point due to a higher temperature differential to the surrounding (faster energy transfer). But, by lowering the temperature of the ice farther below it's melting point, the ice should last longer, but may freeze your beverages. Arctic is actually very up front about this in their marketing. Basically you have to choose the ice pack for your application. Chillin brew or similar is great for drinks, but if you want to keep things frozen, they won't be a huge help. Did the Engel packs freeze the cokes by chance?.
Was watching video as I find your comparisons to be honest and unbiased, and am currently looking for new ice packs. I noticed you used the Engel 20's while the others were closer to 32 degrees or just below. Have you tested the Engel 32's yet? Not surprising that the Engel 20's won as they have the lowest base temp conversion. I'm looking to purchase 2 large packs for my fish bag but not sure I can get the Engel 20's to proper freeze as I don't run my freezer that cold.
The reason the darker coolers were colder on the outside in the white cooler is because the dark surfaces absorbed more of the coldness. For instance objects that are black not only absorb heat quicker but also radiate heat quicker - in essence they act like less insulation. So the blue yeti cooler is not actually keeping things cold or because the outside is colder, it's actually conducting temperature more as opposed to insulating. You should probably redo the test with the white cooler for the yeti ice. Also, one thing to note, the design of the YETI ICE has a hole in it to allow for faster freezing, that same hole unfortunately means it will thaw faster because there is more surface area in contact with its surroundings.
We've tested cooler color several times, and the color of cooler alone is not enough to impact ice retention results. Refer to this article for full explanation: www.coolersonsale.com/10-days-ice-retention-is-it-really-possible/
Yes it does, we have tested this. You can read about it here: www.coolersonsale.com/ultimate-ice-challenge-results/ *See the part about "Does Cooler Size Matter"*
So I just started seeing this girl and she asked me if I have any weird habits or hobbies. She wasn’t too deterred by picking my nose, peeing in the shower or even biting my toenails. Then I told her I’m addicted to watching a guy doing tests on coolers and she’s not returning my calls. I can’t wait for to see her on the beach next time, that warm beered bitch!
Engel 20 and Cooler Shock and you used the blue Arctic Ice? Purple would have been a proper comparison,or use the Engel 32. Sounds like you were setting up sponsors to win.
On a two week trip, I'll have access to fresh ice, but not every day. Of course putting ice packs or frozen salt water bottles in the cooler would help initially keep the ice longer and I wouldn't have to use as much ice, but would they still help keep the temp lower, more stable, or keep the ice from melting as fast even after the ice packs have thawed?
Im suprised that y'all have not tested the cabelas polar cap cooler. Field and stream rated it number 1 in there test for Ice retention and durability. I own one and love it. Would love to see it put all these coolers to shame. Lol
well done as always. you guys ever thought of doing a cooler test for hot food for people that like to put bbq pans in coolers to keep warm? might be interesting
We really would love to. However, the last 5 attempts to try to include them, not only for roto molded coolers, but soft sided as well, has resulted in a backorder issues..... literally 5 times.
Also, RTIC was sued by Yeti for blatantly copying their designs, and Yeti won. gearjunkie.com/yeti-rtic-coolers-lawsuit-settlement RTIC also has some sketchy warranties, or lack thereof: discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=582888
Can you tell me what type of temperature gauge you're using? There are literally dozens on the market and you guys seen knowledgeable so I was hoping you could recommend one. Thanks.
Initially thats what our gut told us as well.. However several test have shown otherwise. Check this out, two 40qt Grizzly coolers, one tan and one white, same ice retention times. We noticed the same with Yeti Coolers and even Tumblers. ruclips.net/video/wbFSwQYn-mY/видео.html
Thermistor, not transducer.... Also, wouldn't the color of the cooler affect this test? Not naysaying, I appreciate the test, but it seams convenient that the white cooler has the ice pack that is performing the best.
You know, I actually looked this up thinking the same, but saw this: Thermometer is a sort of the transducer in which the property of the thermal expansion of the fluids is used for the measurement of the temperature of any body or space. Anyways, thanks for the heads up. We actually ran the test again and switched them around here: ruclips.net/video/YuqbUVN1pac/видео.html
Hicks had this figured out decades ago..ice blocks. Buy a cheap spring water milk jug (plastic will expand a bit with expanding (freezing) ice) Put it in cooler. Boom best I've pack. Reduction of surface area is physical principle for maximum cooling
Not a fair test. All coolers should be same color period. Plus the Engal was the 20 degree version & no other version was close to that. Artic chill & brew is meant to keep beer cans warm. The Tundra series is a 5 degree so will last much longer.
You need to be measuring the inside of the kid in conjunction with the temp on the outside to get an idea of heat transmission, which is the key factor you are trying to isolate Lighter colors reflect more energy and thus will read hotter but will transmit less energy into the foam and thus into the cooler
Well, as you can see there are too many variables that are not considered by all the commenters here, plus go and try to find a engel ice pack 20 for sale... looks like it was not all that great as all the other brands are still on the market and this one is not... if it was the best they would still sell them.
I can also say that the cooler shock in the cooler under relatively non harsh conditions will re-freeze your ice and will freeze beverages, we use them all the time on the boat.
That's because this was filmed early in the morning. In the afternoon the role is reversed, so the other end is getting slightly more sun. We did this so they all are getting even sunlight throughout the day.
I'm trying to find one even one variable you actually controlled. And I can't . Seems like you are actually testing how the difference in color, positions of cans and packs, and how much ice they actually put in a bag affect cooler temp. Oh and with some different ice packs thrown in for fun.
Hey Cole, no problems with them breaking. However, some are tighter than others. Seems the 25-35Qts are tighter than the 50qt. On the 50qt it almost feels like the cooler is no effort at all to latch close. This hasn't impacted Ice retention times yet, so we are rocking with it.
The Alpha Series is a serious improvement! This is the largest cooler in the test at 65Qt, but it's already made it almost 8 full days in some pretty ridiculous temperatures of 90+ ambient and over 140 degrees on some of the lids. We will have the video up shortly (well as soon as this thing runs out)
cooler market has gotten rediculous in the last year. No way to test them all. Looking forward to the Kysek review! I had requested it way back when. Maluna and RTIC are the new hot things I'm seeing. Was also very interesting to see Grizzly slash prices to compete. Two ideas for future ice pack tests: 1. compare to using a similar sized ice block (freeze in Rubbermaid containers). I saw a claim that frozen water actually stores more energy than most of these brands. 2. use water bottles to see if the ice packs are freezing the drinks. Final question. Are the Engel packs made by Artic? I know they have made packs for other companies at various freezing points.
David, we've tested that. Cooler color alone has had negligible effect on ice retention. You can read about it in this post: www.coolersonsale.com/10-days-ice-retention-is-it-really-possible/
I just bought a Magellan 75Q , any thoughts anyone? Coolers are over priced now and days in my opinion I couldn’t see myself spending over 300 for a cooler. Different purposes and different reasons but I dont need ice for the week that’s for sure!
Gallon ice cream bucket .. fill with watet... freeze a couple days.. do more than one if you have a big enough cooler. and freezer to freeze them. they last a looong time. add drinks and bag ice to fill the voids.
Your testing method was very flawed. Of course the cooler without the additional ice pack would melt quickest. It has less thermal mass. Although you kept with the same manufacturer of cooler, but of course a white cooler in the sun will do better than any other colored cooler. If you use different colored coolers, you must keep them out of the sun to get a good comparison. You also have ice cube bags which may be of different weight or temperature. The proper way to run this test is to have all coolers the same brand and color, make sure they all have the same exposure to the sun, preferably none, and ONLY put ice packs in the cooler. This way you remove remove as many variables as possible.
Based on this review, the engel ice pack appears to be the best among the reviewed products. Does anyone have an idea how the pelican ice pack compare with engel ice pack? Thank you in advance.
Cooler Color alone does not influence ice retention times. We have tested this several times. See article here: www.coolersonsale.com/10-days-ice-retention-is-it-really-possible/
Jesse, this is true on the surface, however internally we haven't observed a noticeable difference. Check this video out: ruclips.net/video/wbFSwQYn-mY/видео.html We tested two Grizzly 40 Qts (white and tan) significantly different external temps but did not impact ice retention times. We experienced the same with Yeti Tundra 45 (white and Tan) as well.
@@CoolersOnSale the reason you see different external temperatures is likely due to different emissivity of the different colors, which affects the readings of the IR thermometer. Try this; set and empty black and a white cooler in the same room and let them get to the same temperature then measure them with the IR.. I don't like the IR types, you should use thermocouples for accurate temperature readings. We use them for lab work, not that expensive. You can then also feed the data to a reader and get it all plotted out over time!
Engel is the best, but it cost about $24.00 for 1? Cooler shock, you get 3 for $24.00. Not sure of size and volume difference though? Kinda guessing the Cooler shock is less thick than the Engel? Ni idea and don't own any of these yet.
The two LIGHTEST colored cooler wins. Not a good test. Can’t use these results reliably. Need to switch coolers of the two best with the two worse ( except the ice only). This is considered clinical trial for Engle and Arctic ice. Not a fair blind test.
I thought the point of people wanting to use ice packs is to avoid the mess with ice... kind of a pointless test. Do the teat with strictly the ice packs and see how long they last!!
We've tested this a couple times and actually testing it right now with 2 Kong and 2 Siberian coolers White Vs Dark. The effect on ice retention in cooler color is minimal.
Yeah.... cant trust this result. What are the odds that the company that sponsored this test won?? 🤷♂️ needs to be same cooler colors & same size cooler packs. This is so misleading. Need to tell people this was sponsored.
This video was not sponsored, nor is any of our content. We provide unbiased tests. A vast majority of our commenters will attest to this. We've tested cooler color as a factor in ice retention and it has been minimal. Read about it here: www.coolersonsale.com/10-days-ice-retention-is-it-really-possible/
In both challenge *this ice pack* lasted the longest: amzn.to/2sSXEKp
▶RESULTS: bit.ly/2u3VlzY
was the engel a 5lb or 2lb version? it isnt clear in the video...
Thanks for the test! One thing I would be interested to see is how an "ice extender" compares to simply adding more ice. So in addition to the control cooler with 10lb of ice, there's another cooler with say 12lb of ice. And see how that compares to a cooler with 10lb of ice + 2lb ice extender.
The color of the cooler will determine how much heat it absorbs or reflects from sunlight. Also some appear to be in shade while others are in the sun. Since the experiment is for ice packs, all coolers should be equal.
in the market for a new cooler...never imagined it would be so much research for a freakin' cooler! First the cooler, now the ice pack...:)
Ha ha awesome! Always better to research before spending a buck.
@@CoolersOnSale yes, but tired after doing this for larger tent (bought and returned 2 others before settling on current one), a canvas tent, shower system, chairs, clothing (Moving away from plastic - poly), stoves, solar panel, large power bank....
Honestly if you are wanting the roto molded style just go with what you can afford ive owned ozark trail. Yeti and grizzly. They all hold ice as long as i need it to. But i dont go out of civilization for so long that i need that ice to 100 percent last its longest.
Just but the nicest yeti you can afford and be done done with it. More cooler than you'll ever need in a lifetime.
lol, in the same boat as you man! 2 years later...
I mean the best way to run this test is using the same cooler type and size and color for each ice pack. That would have been the best way to do the test.
Yep, the lighter color coolers will reflect more heat. That is the reason the lid temperatures are higher.
Darker color coolers definitely don't do as well as the white ones
Be grateful.
I mean by all means go do it and tell us the results
Great comparison. Some ice chest the cover can be filled with water, freeze it thus prolonging ice life too
Dark coloured coolers absorb a lot more heat from the sun than a light colored cooler. That alone screws up a comparison test.
What are the measurements + displacement of each ice pack? Aside from that playing a role in the outcome (a larger displacement ice pack will probably stay cooler longer), it also has a practical implication on what you can store (a larger displacement ice pack means less food in the cooler).
flawed test. the engel 20 pack are 5lbs each. The yeti ice's used were the 2lbs. Also the engel 20's were in the white cooler and the yeti's in the blue.
We tested this again without ice and changed the ice pack/cooler combo to account for cooler color. The results came out the same. We also have tested cooler color in multiple tests and every test revealed cooler color had minimal effects. You can read about it here: www.coolersonsale.com/10-days-ice-retention-is-it-really-possible/
Coolers On Sale - if the OP is correct on the size of the packs then I agree, the test seems flawed. Yeti had less cooling power potential.
You're right, it is flawed. See my post above (if it ever shows up).
@@videopipeline6419 WOW really? 2x 2lb packs is 4lb and 2x 5lb packs is 10lb. That is a massive difference. Like if you put 4lb of ice in a cooler and 10lbs of ice in another identical cooler everyone knows what lasts longer. I've been trusting this channel with many videos I watched. Now I have to question results.
@@practicalguy973 Maybe very small, but even if the weights were the same I would imagine that surface area would play a role also. 2 x 2lb's versus a 4lb block of the same brand might even be a little different.
Another great review. I wonder how much of an advantage the Engel ice packs had, freeze point is 20°, whereas the chillin' brew and yeti freezes at 28°. Be interesting to see what the tundra series from Arctic ice would do. Freezing point is 5° on them.
Really good point Jeremy. The Cooler Shock is an even lower freeze point. We also tested Techni Ice, which is 0 degree freeze point, and we tested that in a separate video (coming soon). However, it prolonged the ice about 12 hours. So this is a tough call. I think this is definitely more applicable when no ice is present. We just wrapped that test up today and all ice packs were exhausted in 12-16 hours.
I gotcha, I've found these tundra packs don't last much over 12 hours before melting. But are still colder than ice. I know they are more intended for use with frozen stuff. But still work great when you top off the cooler of beer with them.
The lower freezing point ice packs themselves should 'melt' faster than higher freezing point due to a higher temperature differential to the surrounding (faster energy transfer). But, by lowering the temperature of the ice farther below it's melting point, the ice should last longer, but may freeze your beverages. Arctic is actually very up front about this in their marketing. Basically you have to choose the ice pack for your application. Chillin brew or similar is great for drinks, but if you want to keep things frozen, they won't be a huge help. Did the Engel packs freeze the cokes by chance?.
Thanks for the vid. What do you think about using these along side dry ice?
Was watching video as I find your comparisons to be honest and unbiased, and am currently looking for new ice packs. I noticed you used the Engel 20's while the others were closer to 32 degrees or just below. Have you tested the Engel 32's yet?
Not surprising that the Engel 20's won as they have the lowest base temp conversion.
I'm looking to purchase 2 large packs for my fish bag but not sure I can get the Engel 20's to proper freeze as I don't run my freezer that cold.
You guys should test out the otter box coolers!!!
I enjoyed the video! Keep it up!
The reason the darker coolers were colder on the outside in the white cooler is because the dark surfaces absorbed more of the coldness. For instance objects that are black not only absorb heat quicker but also radiate heat quicker - in essence they act like less insulation.
So the blue yeti cooler is not actually keeping things cold or because the outside is colder, it's actually conducting temperature more as opposed to insulating.
You should probably redo the test with the white cooler for the yeti ice.
Also, one thing to note, the design of the YETI ICE has a hole in it to allow for faster freezing, that same hole unfortunately means it will thaw faster because there is more surface area in contact with its surroundings.
We've tested cooler color several times, and the color of cooler alone is not enough to impact ice retention results. Refer to this article for full explanation: www.coolersonsale.com/10-days-ice-retention-is-it-really-possible/
How about ice packs only and no ice
Does size of cooler matter in amt of time ice retention , Would a 20 qt ice last as long as a 35 qt if not what day difference would there be ?
Yes it does, we have tested this. You can read about it here: www.coolersonsale.com/ultimate-ice-challenge-results/
*See the part about "Does Cooler Size Matter"*
Did you use the 2lb or 5lb Engel 20 ice blocks?
I'm wondering this also.
Thanks for the review. To test the ice packs, you need to use the exact same coolers for each.
We repeated the test and switched them up.... similar results
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So I just started seeing this girl and she asked me if I have any weird habits or hobbies. She wasn’t too deterred by picking my nose, peeing in the shower or even biting my toenails. Then I told her I’m addicted to watching a guy doing tests on coolers and she’s not returning my calls.
I can’t wait for to see her on the beach next time, that warm beered bitch!
Ha haha, this is awesome! Thanks for the laugh!
Wow that woman sounds pretty ignorant. 😁
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Can you do a test on the Rtic soft cooler 20 and the Artec ice packs
Engel 20 and Cooler Shock and you used the blue Arctic Ice? Purple would have been a proper comparison,or use the Engel 32. Sounds like you were setting up sponsors to win.
Not exactly a fair test using a white cooler vs the other colors. It makes a huge difference.
On a two week trip, I'll have access to fresh ice, but not every day. Of course putting ice packs or frozen salt water bottles in the cooler would help initially keep the ice longer and I wouldn't have to use as much ice, but would they still help keep the temp lower, more stable, or keep the ice from melting as fast even after the ice packs have thawed?
We haven't found salt water to make a noticeable difference in ice retention times.
Im suprised that y'all have not tested the cabelas polar cap cooler. Field and stream rated it number 1 in there test for Ice retention and durability. I own one and love it. Would love to see it put all these coolers to shame. Lol
And my orion cooler will put that to shame in a heartbeat. lol
well done as always. you guys ever thought of doing a cooler test for hot food for people that like to put bbq pans in coolers to keep warm? might be interesting
why don't you guys ever review rtic coolers? seems like they got some stuff too
We really would love to. However, the last 5 attempts to try to include them, not only for roto molded coolers, but soft sided as well, has resulted in a backorder issues..... literally 5 times.
Also, RTIC was sued by Yeti for blatantly copying their designs, and Yeti won.
gearjunkie.com/yeti-rtic-coolers-lawsuit-settlement
RTIC also has some sketchy warranties, or lack thereof:
discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=582888
Can you tell me what type of temperature gauge you're using? There are literally dozens on the market and you guys seen knowledgeable so I was hoping you could recommend one. Thanks.
A white cooler works better in the sun. Reflects the light and heat better than a darker color.
Initially thats what our gut told us as well.. However several test have shown otherwise. Check this out, two 40qt Grizzly coolers, one tan and one white, same ice retention times. We noticed the same with Yeti Coolers and even Tumblers. ruclips.net/video/wbFSwQYn-mY/видео.html
have you tested the ozark trail coolers?
Thermistor, not transducer....
Also, wouldn't the color of the cooler affect this test?
Not naysaying, I appreciate the test, but it seams convenient that the white cooler has the ice pack that is performing the best.
You know, I actually looked this up thinking the same, but saw this: Thermometer is a sort of the transducer in which the property of the thermal expansion of the fluids is used for the measurement of the temperature of any body or space.
Anyways, thanks for the heads up. We actually ran the test again and switched them around here: ruclips.net/video/YuqbUVN1pac/видео.html
I stand corrected.
I think thermistors, thermocouples, and RTDs are all types of thermoelectric transducers...
(Thanks Wikipedia.)
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Hicks had this figured out decades ago..ice blocks.
Buy a cheap spring water milk jug (plastic will expand a bit with expanding (freezing) ice)
Put it in cooler. Boom best I've pack.
Reduction of surface area is physical principle for maximum cooling
Not a fair test. All coolers should be same color period. Plus the Engal was the 20 degree version & no other version was close to that. Artic chill & brew is meant to keep beer cans warm. The Tundra series is a 5 degree so will last much longer.
i would have thought the techni ice would have lasted the longest!
The Techni Ice cooler lasted the longest here: ruclips.net/video/T9pW3DdFvmI/видео.html
I'm new to all of this... Does it matter whether you place the ice substitute above or below the ice and cooler contents? Excellent reviews BTW!
Cold travels down, so I would suspect that it should be placed on the top.
@@zombieresponder cold doesn't travel. Heat however rises.
Real Results....
1st - lightest cooler
2nd - second lightest cooler
3rd - third lightest cooler
4th - 4th lightest cooler
5th - cooler with no ice pack
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Test Kong and Pelican coolers
You need to be measuring the inside of the kid in conjunction with the temp on the outside to get an idea of heat transmission, which is the key factor you are trying to isolate
Lighter colors reflect more energy and thus will read hotter but will transmit less energy into the foam and thus into the cooler
*lid
Yup, put Engel ice pack in white cooler and Yeti in dark. = Engel wins every time.
We tested again when switching ice packs among the coolers: ruclips.net/video/YuqbUVN1pac/видео.html
Well, as you can see there are too many variables that are not considered by all the commenters here, plus go and try to find a engel ice pack 20 for sale... looks like it was not all that great as all the other brands are still on the market and this one is not... if it was the best they would still sell them.
I can also say that the cooler shock in the cooler under relatively non harsh conditions will re-freeze your ice and will freeze beverages, we use them all the time on the boat.
at 3:50, you can see some coolers in the shade and some in the sun.
That's because this was filmed early in the morning. In the afternoon the role is reversed, so the other end is getting slightly more sun. We did this so they all are getting even sunlight throughout the day.
I like my orca 26. do video on orca vs yeti
I'm trying to find one even one variable you actually controlled. And I can't . Seems like you are actually testing how the difference in color, positions of cans and packs, and how much ice they actually put in a bag affect cooler temp. Oh and with some different ice packs thrown in for fun.
Have y'all had any problems with the Engel latches Breaking or coming loose?
Hey Cole, no problems with them breaking. However, some are tighter than others. Seems the 25-35Qts are tighter than the 50qt. On the 50qt it almost feels like the cooler is no effort at all to latch close. This hasn't impacted Ice retention times yet, so we are rocking with it.
Coolers On Sale interesting, I'm super excited to see the video with the Siberian alpha in it!
The Alpha Series is a serious improvement! This is the largest cooler in the test at 65Qt, but it's already made it almost 8 full days in some pretty ridiculous temperatures of 90+ ambient and over 140 degrees on some of the lids. We will have the video up shortly (well as soon as this thing runs out)
cooler market has gotten rediculous in the last year. No way to test them all. Looking forward to the Kysek review! I had requested it way back when. Maluna and RTIC are the new hot things I'm seeing. Was also very interesting to see Grizzly slash prices to compete.
Two ideas for future ice pack tests: 1. compare to using a similar sized ice block (freeze in Rubbermaid containers). I saw a claim that frozen water actually stores more energy than most of these brands. 2. use water bottles to see if the ice packs are freezing the drinks.
Final question. Are the Engel packs made by Artic? I know they have made packs for other companies at various freezing points.
Here is the Kysek: ruclips.net/video/Q9zdkfOkPiE/видео.html It went the distance!
Another cooler is icehole
Shouldn’t all coolers be the same color? Different colors absorb heat more.
David, we've tested that. Cooler color alone has had negligible effect on ice retention. You can read about it in this post: www.coolersonsale.com/10-days-ice-retention-is-it-really-possible/
I wonder if the cooler shock would have done better had it been left on top of the ice.
I just bought a Magellan 75Q , any thoughts anyone? Coolers are over priced now and days in my opinion I couldn’t see myself spending over 300 for a cooler. Different purposes and different reasons but I dont need ice for the week that’s for sure!
We haven't tested that yet, but will add it to the list.
Gallon ice cream bucket .. fill with watet... freeze a couple days.. do more than one if you have a big enough cooler. and freezer to freeze them. they last a looong time. add drinks and bag ice to fill the voids.
Funny how color of the cooler seems to impact the results of your tests????
About a half day, we have more info and a video on that here: www.coolersonsale.com/ultimate-ice-challenge-results/#3
No test on the coolers in the background?
Coming soon, working on editing now! The coolers in the back were definitely the best we have tested yet.
Your testing method was very flawed. Of course the cooler without the additional ice pack would melt quickest. It has less thermal mass.
Although you kept with the same manufacturer of cooler, but of course a white cooler in the sun will do better than any other colored cooler. If you use different colored coolers, you must keep them out of the sun to get a good comparison.
You also have ice cube bags which may be of different weight or temperature.
The proper way to run this test is to have all coolers the same brand and color, make sure they all have the same exposure to the sun, preferably none, and ONLY put ice packs in the cooler. This way you remove remove as many variables as possible.
We tested with no ice here: ruclips.net/video/YuqbUVN1pac/видео.html
Based on this review, the engel ice pack appears to be the best among the reviewed products. Does anyone have an idea how the pelican ice pack compare with engel ice pack? Thank you in advance.
i just orderd somee cooler shocks
Its a shame you didn't do a test with the same color coolers
Cooler Color alone does not influence ice retention times. We have tested this several times. See article here: www.coolersonsale.com/10-days-ice-retention-is-it-really-possible/
I wonder how just a frozen 2liter full of water would've stacked up in comparison.
We've actually tested that here: www.coolersonsale.com/different-types-of-ice-which-last-the-longest/
oh! lol! thanks! I've been wanting to try a fancy ice pack, but guess ice bottles are just as good for the dime.
I mean good test but one major flaw is you used different coolers. Use the same cooler and color with different ice packs in it.
cooler color is a variable to consider. darker coolers get hotter
Jesse, this is true on the surface, however internally we haven't observed a noticeable difference. Check this video out: ruclips.net/video/wbFSwQYn-mY/видео.html We tested two Grizzly 40 Qts (white and tan) significantly different external temps but did not impact ice retention times. We experienced the same with Yeti Tundra 45 (white and Tan) as well.
Good to know thanks for the info!
...and dead wrong, too.
@@CoolersOnSale the reason you see different external temperatures is likely due to different emissivity of the different colors, which affects the readings of the IR thermometer. Try this; set and empty black and a white cooler in the same room and let them get to the same temperature then measure them with the IR.. I don't like the IR types, you should use thermocouples for accurate temperature readings. We use them for lab work, not that expensive. You can then also feed the data to a reader and get it all plotted out over time!
interesting.. The number 1 pack was in the lightest color cooler..... Second place was in the second lightest color cooler..... Just saying....
also, 20 bucks for 1 engel..... 20 bucks for 4 cooler shocks of the same size.... plus cooler shock phase change is 2 degrees colder than engel....
But then we tested again and switched them all around and experienced similar results
nice! You should post that video too. If you did i couldnt find it. Thanks for clarifying.
Coolers On Sale The yeti ice was significantly smaller than the other packs.
coolers aren't the same color, makes a big difference
Ozark trail coolers
Engel is the best, but it cost about $24.00 for 1? Cooler shock, you get 3 for $24.00. Not sure of size and volume difference though? Kinda guessing the Cooler shock is less thick than the Engel? Ni idea and don't own any of these yet.
The best ice pack for your cooler? Frozen bottles of distilled water.
should have used all the same cooler to remove that variable
The two LIGHTEST colored cooler wins. Not a good test. Can’t use these results reliably. Need to switch coolers of the two best with the two worse ( except the ice only).
This is considered clinical trial for Engle and Arctic ice. Not a fair blind test.
I thought the point of people wanting to use ice packs is to avoid the mess with ice... kind of a pointless test. Do the teat with strictly the ice packs and see how long they last!!
We did that here: ruclips.net/video/YuqbUVN1pac/видео.html
Ummm the darker cooler gets warmer. Because it’s darker.
We've tested this a couple times and actually testing it right now with 2 Kong and 2 Siberian coolers White Vs Dark. The effect on ice retention in cooler color is minimal.
Coolers On Sale yah I was just being a wise ass lol. Great vid!
This is a bogus test. Coolers are not all the same. Ice packs are not same size
Who tf drinks 2 beers on a 90 °day
Yeah.... cant trust this result. What are the odds that the company that sponsored this test won?? 🤷♂️ needs to be same cooler colors & same size cooler packs. This is so misleading. Need to tell people this was sponsored.
This video was not sponsored, nor is any of our content. We provide unbiased tests. A vast majority of our commenters will attest to this. We've tested cooler color as a factor in ice retention and it has been minimal. Read about it here: www.coolersonsale.com/10-days-ice-retention-is-it-really-possible/
More than one ice chest says Engel on the side of it! Strange?
We had to keep the cooler brand/size constant for the test to be fair.
Noob doesn't even temp log
Touché... here is an updated version: ruclips.net/video/ytE-bd43wEQ/видео.html with temp logging.