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Happy owner of two Cordova coolers since 2020 with no issues. I got the 20qt and 48qt Basecamp versions and have exceeded my expectations. The features you mentioned are why I bought them. Being a shorter person, I hated the rope handles which Cordova fixed with sturdier handles that can’t physically pinch you by accident as they lock out (design feature), the drain plug design, reverse lid handles which was genius as they don’t catch on the lid. Lastly they are Veteran owned business making coolers in 🇺🇸🤘🏼

I hope your channel blows up the way ProjectFarm did. Your reviews are both helpful and entertaining. 👍

Lucked out in early 2017 and got a RTIC 45 before they got big. Only paid $122 no tax because Amazon did not have to collect state tax than. Near Yeti quality at 1/3 the price, so best money I every spent. And using Shock Cooler packs you can actually keep ice cream frozen!

Best latches IMO are the discontinued OtterBox coolers. Had one in bed or truck in SoCal for 3 years or so uncovered outside 24/7 works perfectly still.

I just picked up a used (almost new) Yeti Tundra Haul for $300. Stoked to use it for the first time next week!

Man this was exactly the video I was looking for. I'm so skeptical of written lists nowadays, who knows what they've actually tested. You're passionate and clearly put in the work and it shows!! Can't wait to present my top 3 cooler suggestions to my brother to serve as his tailgate companion for the next decade. :)

Great video, love the subtle humor😉. One feature that I think that is underappreciated and seldom mentioned, it a vertical divider to wall off a section. We have a big old Coleman Xtreme and absolutely HATE pulling a gallon of milk out of one end and having the ice fill in the hole if the ice has gotten a little melty. It's also nice to be able to get a dry goods basket to keep egg cartons and other absorbent items from getting wet.

These videos are great! Please do one of the same model but different colors and covered or not with blanket or space blanket to see how much that changes the ice retention.

Outdoor Empire score - nice ring to it! I went all in on RTIC, one of each model I think by now. Took advantage of sales, etc.. been extremely happy with the products, especially for the money. Hell we got the dog bowls, soft coolers, bags and all lol

this a great review. One aspect of importance to some is the External Height dimension. My Ridgeline’s bed with tonneau installed is only 16.00 high. If I want to travel with the tonneau on, this eliminates many of coolers you evaluated, including your top pick. Even going the next size down in many cases does not solve the problem. Only the Coho and the mid-size Yeti Tundras fit from what I can tell (did not check every last one). Blue and Grizzly don’t fit either. Unless you want to downsize to like 20 qts which does not work for me as a main cooler. So when I went looking for coolers the height was the very first filter I applied.

Phenomenal quality video. I wish all of youtube did reviews like you.

I get these coolers are tanks. But I got a Igloo 52 BMX for $65 and it's going to do, for 95% of people, what they need these coolers to do. And the igloo isn't 30lbs empty, so when fully loaded one person can carry it a distance. And the inside volume isn't lost to 5" thick side walls. I added my own freezer gasket to the lid ($5 at Home Depot) and it's been great for 4 years. Holds ice for 7 days in the summer. Rugged enough and good features. Again, I know it's not rotomolded, and it's not built like these. But as I said, realistically 95% of people it will do just fine... And 65 bucks. I know people who see hunters/fishers or similar people on TV or KZfaq and think they need a $500 Yeti to because they also fish. Being a brand endorser or full out sponsorship makes it easy for this people to show off their Yeti collection

This is a great video, thanks for all the information. Now imagine being your neighbor and you step outside to see someone just tossing $500 coolers off a truck lol

I bought a 54qt ozark roto cooler and it has been the best cooler I've had to date and it was only $110, have been using it for a decade so far.

My parents have a 100qt Blue cooler and we went camping with them a few months ago. We were there for 5 days and not once did they need to put new ice in. Kids were in and out getting drinks, leaving the lid open because that what kids do. I was blown away how well it kept ice. I have a 60qt Blue cooler with wheels on the way. Gonna use it on a 8 hour long float trip. That will be the true test

Thanks for this. It helped to narrow the shopping choice.

This video came in so clutch. if you decide to do this kind of video again check out the Cold Bastard coolers.

Love these videos! You mentioned you went camping with a few of the coolers. I think it would be cool to see some footage from your real-time use impressions for the next one

I have had an Orca 20 Quart for about 6 years. I'm very satisfied with it. My only complaint is how heavy it (and all roto molded coolers) is. i usually load cold drinks and ice packs in it for road trips. ive gone 3 days with it and still had ice cold drinks and snacks.

I bought a pelican cooler at a pawn shop for $200 it was brand new with stickers ….it is a great cooler …if it was $450 new retail im not sure i would buy it but i wouldnt buy any cooler that expensive …but for $200 it is a great deal and worth every penny …its better than my Yeti …i like the fixed handle and the latches are more to my liking

Must be saving the best for a video by itself. Look forward to seeing you do a review on the Kong cooler.

I wasn’t gonna subscribe to a cooler channel but after like 7 videos here I am, I will say I’m a big fan of yeti tho.

Disappointed that the Igloo 70qt IMX is missing. I have 2 and love them. Hold ice longer than my friends Yet and Rtic.

Liked for cooler navigation demo!

Great video. I like your attention to detail and information you provide keep going... can you please review a kong cooler either a 50qt or 70qt up to you. Thanks

Pretty happy with our Kong 50. Noticed no Kongs were in your test. Check them out for next time.

With the Cordova, that lip on the lid, looks like it would fit a cutting board perfectly and keep it in place... What are the dimensions?

Awesome review! A lot of information and real world tests with honest opinions. Can you compare the new moosejaw coolers in a future review? Would be cool to see how those compare.

Jackson Kayak / Orion (now called Jackson Adventure) is not family owned anymore (since 2017 iirc)

Wow! Such a practical video with humor and no click bait, you also gave your answer for the next video away which is awesome. I feel like this guy gets to the roots of a good video which is so hard to find

I was looking at Orion everything after sept 2023 is now 5 years warranty everything before is still 10 years

You should have really included the Pelican cooler. I have several Yeti coolers, Coleman Marine and a Pelican. My Pelican 40qt is better than the Yeti counterpart that I have, for 1/3 the price. Legitimately, the best I have isn't technically a cooler. I have two large Cambro 1/2 sheet Hot Boxes. They make Yeti look like a styrofoam gas station cooler.

My Lifetime "High Performance" rotomolded cooler has really impressed me after years of service, and I appreciate that it's American-made. The latch design is fantastic, and the carry handle is way better than Yeti's design.

One that I think you should test is Maluna. It supposedly outperforms the Yeti. At least their site says so. I own a couple, and have been happy with them. I’d like to see real world testing like this done on one to see if their sites claims are accurate.

Why don't I ever see the Rovr 60 in these evaluations? Only the Rovr48 with the flimsy handle.

I still use my OG Icey-Tek from 1991 more than any of the copies.

For those reading, don't discount how important slick sides and nothing to catch on other gear is if you're doing anything other than going to the beach. Sliding the Canyon in and out of the back packed in and around lots of other overlanding gear is incredibly important.

I swear by Yeti. I have the Tundra Haul, about to buy a roadie.

The compass bit... lol!

Would love to see how moosejaw rolling cooler stacks up against your list. I watched every video I could find before going with it. I love the wheel size. There were not any good videos on it. As it looks new to the market. Went for it based on futures for price ratio.

Bought a Magellan 55 qt a while back and the drain plug busted on it. Haven’t been able to find a replacement so been considering a Costco brand for the price. Might have to stop by the Rtic store instead to see if they have anything on sale.

Really enjoy your comparison videos. Very informative and you do a very good job of explaining them. Could you do one on the BruMate and the MooseJaw coolers as well please??? I am interested in both. Thank You

Great video!!

Do larger coolers have a benefit it seems the ones the that do best are the 65s an other larger ones

Great vid - very informative

i suppose with the compass you can orient the cooler at night most favourably (yes i'm english, so no, i don't know why i'm watching a video about coolers) to the sun position when you first wake up and can adjust it again. i'm presuming narrow end on is better?

Sportsman Warehouse has the Orca 75 for $299 right now. Picked one up. $4/qt

Have you ever used a grizzly? I bought a grizzly 165 to use for hot holding briskets while I’m catering. For Thanksgiving it’s going to be phenomenal for holding my 20 cooked turkeys Ultimately I’m going to buy several more. One for holding cold raw meat, one for cold drinks and one for cold sides.

Hey, could you test the brumate in the future. Thanks

What about KONG coolers?

I already have a bunch of Igloos that work great. Spend your money on whatever, they aren't getting my money.

My Orion is red and black and says bear proof. Also says Jackson inside bonus point

Try GATR

Nice dude. I like your content. Keep it up 👍🏼

Try the lincoln outfitters from rural king please

ORCA BEST OF THE BEST I OWN A 40qt & 20qt 💯

People like yourself have no idea how much you're saving these Companies money on R&D

I bought a lifetime 77 from Walmart and it’s even bear certified for under $200.

Do you have a link for the Cabell? Did you ever get the leaking plug to stop?

Wheres the Moosejaw coolers? The very best cooler I own.

Great review, helpful. Funny too 😂

Ever hear of Siberian coolers? They look great, but even more expensive than Yetis 😬

Your ever try a Blue cooler? I hear they're really good.

I bought the Orion core 65 based on this video and it doesn't hold ice any longer than my 60 quart igloo $50 b******* non rotomolded non-insulated regular ice cooler. Extremely disappointed I paid this much and could have just stuck with my $50 igloo

Should have added bison coolers to the mix

Really well done video. Covered lots of brands and features. I have a Yeti 45, Engel 60 and 2 Canyon 35. Overall I think the Canyons are the best designed. Also great customer service. I think my oldest Canyon is more than 10 year sold before they went lifetime.. My Yeti is the prettiest. But I like the Canyons the best,, I'll probably get the mule next.

RTIC gang rise up

I liked this video for the funny comment about features are like friends. Lol

No ozark trail from Walmart?

Try Blue coolers top notch !!!

when i FENG SHUI my campsite a compass in the cooler is mandatory.....!!!!

Love my Cordova

No Kong???

Very interesting video. I like that you talked about the Orion that was made in the USA, but I would have liked better to know where all the coolers were made. Cause I always prefer to favor a north american company, that actually build their products here. It's always one of the primary criteria in my purchases.

No Grizzly? Love mine

No Grizzly, Kenia, Kong, bison?

What’s the best “cheap” cooler you recommend? $150 or less

Great contents! Thank you for your sharing. keep going!

Kong and Blue Coolers? just sayin I know you can’t do them all but

No Polar Bear?

Coolers without wheels should be for permanent use on boats only. Yeti and pelican wheeled coolers are the only good options here.

Any comparison video without Kong is incomplete. Great comparison video otherwise!

All rotomolded coolers should be compared to Icey-Tek, the original rotomolded cooler. Yeti did a great job of duplicating their cooler and marketing them in popular outdoor sports.

This guy HATES ozark trail 😂

What happened Syeti 😂

KONG coolers.

Nine days?.....u can pack it days in advance of your weekend trip.

People have lost their minds over the past 4 years. People pay unbelievable prices for complete garbage.

@15:39: Going from low elevation to high elevation would make it easier to open, not harder.

SMH still no Maluna

Feel free to send me the worst one…

Dude stop reviewing brands based on one of their offerings. That is completely bias.

Lot of effort to review junk. Get a 12v fridge and move on from wasting space and time tracking down and filling with ice.

clickbait titles get a downvote and a do not recommend channel. (surprising)

I bought a moosejaw 50quart Personally I think to our preforms yeti snd you only pay a quarter of the price