Best Hard Cooler 2024? 38 Cooler ICE CHALLENGE Reveals! 🥶
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Күн бұрын🧊 KONG vs Yeti vs Orion vs Blue vs Coleman vs Grizzly vs MORE! I filled 38 ice chests with 1700 pounds of ice and left them in my backyard until none of them had any ice left. I was not expecting the end result! Is YETI still king? Watch and find out which coolers hold ice the longest in this epic ice retention challenge that is BIGGER and COLDER than last time!
In this video, you'll discover some of the best coolers for camping, hunting, fishing, tailgating, or beach days based on how long they stay cold and hold ice. Looking for an ice chest that holds ice for 2 weeks? Or a small cooler that holds ice for days? This cooler comparison test is for you too!
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⚡️ Oyster Tempo - bit.ly/46OPSQV
⚡️ Coleman Chiller 48 - amzn.to/3oGFz0D
⚡️ Cordova 48 Qt Basecamp - amzn.to/3Ng2RE4
⚡️ Yeti Roadie 48 - amzn.to/49fOs3D
⚡️ RovR Rollr 45 Qt - alnk.to/fHjxvy8
⚡️ Pelican Elite 50QT - amzn.to/43lMdYZ
⚡️ K2 Summit 50 - amzn.to/40mRFdw
⚡️ Bison 50 - amzn.to/3QIqwhT
⚡️ Igloo BMX 52 - cabelas.xhuc.net/daLOLk
⚡️ Ozark Trail 52 Rotomolded - bit.ly/40s7P5A
⚡️ RTIC 52 QT Ultra-Light - amzn.to/3ITo8k8 or alnk.to/cSFpOp8
⚡️ RTIC 52 QT Ultra-Light Wheeled - alnk.to/9T6w8IT or amzn.to/3MYEPMm
⚡️ Frosted Frog Injection 54 - amzn.to/3tRJqdd
⚡️ Coleman Steel Belted Vintage 54 - amzn.to/3QHiCWb
⚡️ Icey-Tek 55 - icey-tek.com/
⚡️ Taiga 55 - amzn.to/47kcoRq
⚡️ Titan 55Q - amzn.to/3soMpJK
⚡️ Moosejaw Ice Fort 55 - bit.ly/47kIj47
⚡️ BruMate BruTank 55 - amzn.to/3JM6teo
⚡️ Canyon Outfitter 55 - amzn.to/42izDZi
⚡️ Engel 65 High-Performance - amzn.to/3CdaNPP or cabelas.xhuc.net/JzJKqE
⚡️ ORCA 58 Qt Hard Side - alnk.to/3J40NAm or bassproshops.vzck.net/eKq1Kj
⚡️ Blue 60 Qt Ice Vault - amzn.to/3MuFjul
⚡️ Cabela's Polar Cap Equalizer 60 Qt - cabelas.xhuc.net/AWmPoj or bassproshops.vzck.net/JzJKza
⚡️ Grizzly 60 - amzn.to/3QHQyC6
⚡️ Coleman 316 62 Qt Rolling - amzn.to/461jCsH
⚡️ YETI Tundra Haul - amzn.to/3OSBbpJ or yetius.pxf.io/OrnerN
⚡️ YETI Tundra 65 - yetius.pxf.io/Nkz99K or amzn.to/3NfvT6J
⚡️ RTIC 65 QT - amzn.to/3J1hJ6v or
⚡️ Lifetime 65 - amzn.to/42rrUbr
⚡️ Orion Core 65 - jacksonkayak.com/orion-core-c... - USE CODE DYMFJ9TET571 for 5% OFF!
⚡️ Kenai 65 - amzn.to/40m6w88
⚡️ Frosted Frog Wheeled 70 - amzn.to/40qvQKj
⚡️ Maluna Unhinged 70 - amzn.to/3FGIQ4S
⚡️ Kong 70 - amzn.to/3MvnYBc
⚡️ Hooked 75 - hookedcoolers.com/
⚡️ Igloo Marine Ultra Latitude 70 - amzn.to/45Xx7th
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
02:41 How We Tested
06:36 24 Hours Later
10:30 1 Week Later
17:55 11 Days Later
23:15 2 Weeks Later
27:43 Final Results
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@rooster700rr 7 күн бұрын
Based on you "To Drain vs Not To Drain" video. It's clear that just having ice in the cooler isn't the full story. It would be awesome if you repeated this with the Bluetooth thermometers in each cooler. (If not with all coolers, do just the top ten.)
@Gsantos22 7 күн бұрын
Imagine peeking over this guys fence and seeing all those coolers 😂
@outdoorempirecom 7 күн бұрын
The neighbors are suspicious.
@Southend_Savage 9 күн бұрын
A real camping scenario would be leaving the cooler out and opening it frequently throughout the day
@drinkmorecocacola 2 күн бұрын
Make that video eff gee tee
@datownkidd 44 минут бұрын
I agree, not even jist camping but day to day. Most of these test are just ideal scenarios where it's opened once every few hours. A better test wouod be seeing how a cooler last after constant opening.
@madams2917 3 ай бұрын
Last year, I was shopping for a cooler with better ice retention. I found your video to be the most valuable review resource available online. I'm really happy with how my new cooler performed in Florida and in Memphis on really hot days. I live in Minnesota and will definitely check out the Maluna coolers after watching your updated review video. Thanks a bunch!
@outdoorempirecom 3 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks! I'm glad to hear it was helpful to you. Florida and Memphis both make Idaho look nice and cool in the summer. Pretty cool that Maluna is a local company for you.
@kenm724 Ай бұрын
Coming to this video after making a last minute purchase this past Monday.. I'm actually extremely pleased to find out how well my RTIC 52 stacked up, and I feel way better about not getting the one with wheels now! Directly after getting mine I put 3 bags of ice in it and topped it off once.. High 80's in the sun for 4 days straight while we packed up my parents house and moved things to storage. It's still sitting on my porch now with ice and cold as could be.
@outdoorempirecom Ай бұрын
You rolled the dice well, my friend.
@R512_ 2 ай бұрын
Thank you home slice for this, ty
@fraire364 16 күн бұрын
Waiting for a lunch box comparison video 😢
@llamacebu216 Күн бұрын
He just showed you. They're all built the same Maluna will still come out ahead
@commonpatriot7595 2 ай бұрын
Glad to see the Moosejaw Fort Ice 55-quart rolling hard cooler. I did an ice comparison with the Moosejaw and the Lifetime 55-quart rolling cooler a year ago. Both were bought from WalMart. Filled them booth with ice and placed them in my minivan during the Summer. Both did well. Kept the Moosejaw and have been pretty satisfied with the Moosejaw. Glad to see the Moosejaw in your video. The WalMart in my area doesn't carry those anymoore. Thanks for another great review.
@outdoorempirecom 2 ай бұрын
I like the Moosejaw a lot too and was going to do another video about it, but I recently learned that it's discontinued already. Since Dick's Sporting Goods acquired Moosejaw last year, they decided to quit making hard coolers. So the Ice Fort didn't even last a year. Too bad!
@scooterpickle8625 Ай бұрын
I'm really happy that I snatched one of these up while it was available! I got a really great deal on it, too!
@troywilliams8659 4 ай бұрын
Ozark trail has been very good to me, pretty solid piece. Ozark trail 45 qt with wheels rolls excellent on beach ⛱️
@outdoorempirecom 4 ай бұрын
It's a good buy too.
@chefzeph1733 3 ай бұрын
You are simply amazing, extremely detailed video and very through breakdown of the data gathered. Also the engagement is shocking to see. I will be using you guys as a reference when me and my friends buy coolers for our annual weeklong camping trips. I will be subscribing and turning the bell on.
@outdoorempirecom 3 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you so much for the support and your kind words, it means a lot!
@jennwesner520 6 ай бұрын
thanks for the hard work!
@outdoorempirecom 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jmasta42 4 күн бұрын
Impressive work! Thanks for all your testing
@outdoorempirecom 4 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@shiretsu 3 ай бұрын
graphs and all! so glad I found a quality analysis on this, thank you for your service sir
@outdoorempirecom 2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the thanks and I love me some graphs. Cheers!
@nates7627 Ай бұрын
I love my Rtic cooler. Solid ice retention for the price
@KevinPierce81 8 ай бұрын
Side note I’d love to see a comparison video where you compared all the coolers and you made a chart on their advertised size vs the real world size you actually get. Just cause they say 65, 60, 45 etc… doesn’t mean that’s what you actually end up getting per se.
@outdoorempirecom 8 ай бұрын
Ok, great idea. Thanks for sharing.
@scotthoyt9621 8 ай бұрын
YES 👍 As an FYI - Industry standard is to measure quarts of water until it overflows with lid open. Easiest way to measure it is by weight.
@cglarsen26 2 ай бұрын
Love graphs - thank you.
@outdoorempirecom 2 ай бұрын
I also love graphs. Thanks for watching!
@staceylytle7207 2 ай бұрын
Best video on coolers EVER! THANKYOU FOR MAKING MY DECISION FOR ME! THE MALUNA I WILL PURCHASE!
@outdoorempirecom 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support and enjoy!
@jesseabadie7872 12 күн бұрын
Awesome video man, I know things could be more controlled but to have that many brands under similar conditions is rare and helpful!
@saysar1 2 ай бұрын
This is an amazing video! Unbelievably excellent work sir!
@outdoorempirecom 2 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly! Glad you enjoyed it.
@GiselleTrujillo 2 ай бұрын
THIS WAS SO MUCH FUN!!!
@Chevybass62 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for a great real world test!! That was awesome. The only person that I could think of that may need a cooler with ice retention over 14 days would be Gilligan. 😂
@outdoorempirecom 8 ай бұрын
Hahahaha. Here's to Gilligan! 🍻
@leithal1546 5 ай бұрын
Gilligan going on a 3 hour tour with a cooler that last 14 days. He knew something was up.
@kentweed7507 Ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you for all of your work.
@outdoorempirecom Ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@gmanadventurer8892 8 ай бұрын
Good review. Liked your scoring system and how it went beyond ice retention. Would be cool if you did one on small coolers (30qt or smaller). Really interested to see if the top brands from this come in atop the field on the small end.
@outdoorempirecom 7 ай бұрын
I like that idea too. Give me a while to collect 40 small coolers. 😜
@gmanadventurer8892 7 ай бұрын
@@outdoorempirecom just do a few of the top Made in USA brands, that's all that matters, lol
@dawnhurst-mccaleb9754 5 ай бұрын
Yes please? Me too. Interested!
@GiselleTrujillo 2 ай бұрын
This is amazing! Thank you so much for all your work!!! I appreciate it!
@outdoorempirecom 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@bsmith8943 6 күн бұрын
I got that same ozark trail cooler in the back of my work truck. Best cooler ive ever had and a fraction of those other top dogs. Awesome video.
@outdoorempirecom 4 күн бұрын
Awesome comment.
@trashbag420_ 3 ай бұрын
My cabelas cooler is hands down the best cooler I've owned. Constantly outperforming my yeti by days
@outdoorempirecom 3 ай бұрын
Very cool!
@albuddy 8 ай бұрын
Happy to see Blue & Kong added to this test. Surprised the Rtic ultra light lasted longer than the Rtic 65. I’m most interested in the Blue & Rtic 52(no wheels) Love your videos, keep up the great work!
@outdoorempirecom 8 ай бұрын
Those are some good choices for sure. I was surprised by the RTIC 52 as well. Last time I did this the 52 dropped out a day before the 65 when it was a lot hotter out.
@adventureswithmarkandsonoko 2 ай бұрын
Your videos provide us with such great info, so we don't have to do these tests. We're buying a new cooler soon to bring on our adventures. Thanks!
@outdoorempirecom 2 ай бұрын
Glad to help. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment!
@N0FPV 6 ай бұрын
Got an Oyster Tempo recently, really excited to take it out on the SUP
@outdoorempirecom 6 ай бұрын
Sweet!
@jenniferbrennan2413 5 ай бұрын
Love these reviews. It is hard to make a good decision on a decent cooler, currently own a Lifetime 55 and a Lifetime 28. (Amount a few older Coleman) Still looking for a good rotomold at 65 qt or better. Man my wife would kill me if I owned all these coolers. Lol
@outdoorempirecom 5 ай бұрын
Hahaha. Lucky for me, my wife acknowledges my cooler problem graciously. But they did have to move out of the house into a storage unit. 😂
@ryanbooth9418 4 ай бұрын
I think after watching this vid . I now want the Yeti roadie 48, as it held ice so good and its got wheels and a handle . Cheapest I found in Australia was, tent world $600, but to save the drive BCF Noosa Heads will price match. Thanks for the heads up.
@outdoorempirecom 4 ай бұрын
Right on! Thanks for watching.
@mr.boutdoorsmisadventures7464 14 күн бұрын
I have had my 65qt Lifetime cooler for two years now. I take it camping and boating. Just went for a 5 night camping trip with day time highs in the 90s and lows in mid 70s at night. I always have ice left in the cooler. For the Money It has great performance! I am on Mississippi Gulf coast if that helps.
@outdoorempirecom 14 күн бұрын
Nice! That one is definitely great bang for your buck.
@rickzabala6020 Ай бұрын
Interesting. Didn't think some coolers could hold ice or keep cold for 10 to 15 days. I never had to keep so long. But finally purchased heavy duty cooler from Costco called Coho with a fish emblem. It was relatively cost effective. Think made in USA. Costco is everywhere. Should evaluate the Coho looks thick all the way around. I haven't used it yet, purchased for preparation for the volunteer work I do.
@outdoorempirecom Ай бұрын
Indeed, these went a long time, but the weather got really cool, so don't count on that in hot weather. Maybe half. I know that Coho as well, I had it in the first ice challenge video I did if you want to check that out. Not the best of the best, but did great.
@GiselleTrujillo 2 ай бұрын
THIS IS EPIC!
@BigInjun05 5 ай бұрын
I'll be picking up that oyster I know it's $500 right now but it's a. Cooler that doesn't need ice. The ice packs do a perfect job for short camps.
@outdoorempirecom 5 ай бұрын
Ya, it is nice for shorter jaunts. It's great with ice too, keeps drinks super cold!
@GtfoEdaters 8 ай бұрын
Great video again! Surprising results. I've got the 52 Quart Ultra light RTIC cooler, LOVE it. I was going to sell that and eventually get the wheeled version though...so I'm with you there. What is the deal? Lol. Interesting stuff...going to hold off for now.
@outdoorempirecom 8 ай бұрын
Ya that was real strange to me about the wheeled RTIC Ultralight. And it costs 50% more.
@georgecarousos6735 8 ай бұрын
Wow, that was a lot of work!! Thanks so much for the effort. For future tests I recommend raising all the coolers off the ground, for example having them sit on two pieces of wood 4x4's. The ground the coolers sit on can make a difference in thermal conductivity depending on what the ground material is if not all identical. Elevating the coolers using 4x4's would take that out of the equation. I would also make sure that the space between the coolers is all the same on all sides. Maybe 12" between each cooler on every side. These two changes would take even more of the variables out of the testing equation to reveal the coolers true insulation properties.
@epg423 8 ай бұрын
Spacing beyond 6 inches wont make a significant difference except by shading it could help in that regard so thats a good idea. Elevating thw coolers doesnt seem like real world use. Ive never put one of my coolers on 2×4 in my life. Its either in my car (on a floor) or at home on the floor. I dont think its realistic to ask people to elevate the coolers. If youre putting the coolers in the shade elevating them isnt going to make a significant difference although maybe slightly due to conductive temperature transfer from the ground. But no one is putting 2×4s down are they? I guess i dont use these rotomolded coolers i only use soft coolers placed inside my yeti v series which is a nice setup. Really vacuum coolers are what you want for daily use and rotomolded for outdoor/children/others/work/ anything rough on the cooler. The vacuum isnt as durable id say but it performs better based on my testing it defeated the cabelas solidly. The best test is to test 2 coolers the same size as determined by filling them up with water and measuring that water as you drain it out the drain plug. Then with 2 same sized coolers fill them up to full capacity so you know you have almost exactly the same amount of ice. Amount of ice is huge so this test just favors larger coolers obviously. Its still helpful you just have to mentally adjust for the capacity factor.
@outdoorempirecom 8 ай бұрын
It was a lot of work! But hopefully was entertaining for you. Nice idea, that's really diving deep to eliminate variables.
@outdoorempirecom 8 ай бұрын
Agreed on the real world use statement.
@georgecarousos6735 8 ай бұрын
@@epg423 My suggestion for elevating the coolers is only for the test,....this takes the ground conditions out of the equation. if a cooler sits on a layer of leaves for days, those leaves can ferment and cause heat. Coolers sitting on grass versus concrete will also have different levels of thermal conductivity. Elevating all the coolers off the ground just makes all the testing conditions identical.
@DanoG-xf7jb Ай бұрын
Good stuff. Subscribed.
@outdoorempirecom Ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@wrnr2cb 2 ай бұрын
Im sure some of these have been said but catergator, ninja, pacbak, camp zero, fatboy, lincoln outfitters. Also a couple test to consider adding is a shake or tip test to see how much water may leak out if it were to tip in the car on a drive. A sit/stand on the cooler to test how much flex the lid has.
@outdoorempirecom 2 ай бұрын
I like those ideas, thanks for sharing!
@pablopena7145 Ай бұрын
Get Kodi coolers from HEB in Texas.
@nanobyte15 20 күн бұрын
Is no one else impressed with the Cabelas cooler cause I know I am.
@IYar56 Ай бұрын
My Stanley pro grade adventure cooler works great
@ProfessionalWeekender 6 ай бұрын
I wish someone would make a cooler where the lid itself is either the ice pack or can attach ice packs to the lid. That way when you go to swap out the ice pack for a cold one, you don't have to dig for it underneith all your food/drinks. I think the Oyster Tempo would've been perfect candidate for that idea.
@outdoorempirecom 6 ай бұрын
Interesting idea. I should test how well that works.
@Botch_Games 18 сағат бұрын
I've had that same Blue cooler for a few years and it is so much better than my previous, results did not surprise.
@Utubeisazzho 4 ай бұрын
Igloo trail mate. Marine edition. 10 days all day Antimicrobial inner lining, And key spot floats 😂
@outdoorempirecom 4 ай бұрын
I've got a Trailmate, great cooler! I had it in the ice retention challenge the first time around. It didn't do 10 days, but did as well as advertised (4 or 5 days if I recall). Cheers!
@RIDDICKOFONE 5 ай бұрын
Looks for Yukon ice chest that we find here in Texas at Buc-ees stores.
@outdoorempirecom 5 ай бұрын
Noted thanks!
@matthard9633 8 ай бұрын
Love my kong 110 for deer hunting. Chose it for the handles and latches. The only issue is latches can be annoying if the truck bed is slam full and the plastic is real soft against bone. My grizzly 40 is a TANK but handles hurt when heavy and ice is only eh. Glad to see Maluna still makes a good product after they sold. I always liked the bison, but always was more spendy. Yes im a cooler nerd and know way too much about this stuff
@outdoorempirecom 8 ай бұрын
Haha, right there with you man! And I hear ya on the handles. I've noticed that latches that require a lot of space to manipulate make it hard to access your cooler when in the back of the ruck or SUV. I like the Cordova for that reason because the latches open from the top instead of bottom. So it's a lot easier to access even when there is gear squished up against every side of it.
@BND327 4 күн бұрын
Great video dude
@outdoorempirecom 4 күн бұрын
Appreciate it
@mosi 7 күн бұрын
Picked up that ozark trail for $30 on clearance, worth every penny.
@outdoorempirecom 7 күн бұрын
Wow! Can't beat that.
@doonular 3 ай бұрын
Great Testing and Review on these high-end coolers. But seriously, how about a test and comparison of budget coolers for those of us who don't have anywhere near $300 to spend on a cooler? I know that would probably be a bit crazy with an extreme number of coolers and brands, but it would certainly be helpful and appreciated by those of us on low budgets. Thanks for the reviews, and if you do end up testing budget coolers, thanks in advance for that too. BTW, I liked and subscribed to your channel after watching this test. Have a good one! 🙂
@outdoorempirecom 3 ай бұрын
Thanks a ton for the feedback and for the sub! Great idea on budget coolers, I'll see what I can do.
@craigtorres8236 7 ай бұрын
Purchased my Maluna years back during a Kickstarter campaign. Still my favorite, even over my Yeti's and RTIC's
@outdoorempirecom 7 ай бұрын
Nice choice!
@mattdees6515 Ай бұрын
With you on the kickstarter campaign, added two more over the years. 22, 50 and 70 all awesome performers.
@tenikiab1887 Ай бұрын
This was Awesome Information....From Texas!!
@outdoorempirecom 23 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful, cheers from Idaho!
@lumensapace 3 күн бұрын
Just bought a Yeti Roadie and I’m very relieved to see it performs as well as I’d hoped it would. I’ve wanted one for years and finally got it without really researching the options since it had been a wishlist item for so long but then was getting nervous it was a bad purchase with how people bash the brand.
@kipbarnhill8848 Ай бұрын
Feels like for most scenarios any cooler would work just fine.
@outdoorempirecom Ай бұрын
You're not wrong.
@playgroundchooser Ай бұрын
I would love to see a Lone Mountain cooler. They are manufactured 25 miles down the road from me in Toston, Montana. Cool people too.
@outdoorempirecom Ай бұрын
Sweet, I'll check them out. Thanks.
@kevinswails276 4 ай бұрын
I love your videos. i just wish you would have mentioned more about the rtic 52, like the weight. i mean im very impressed it made it to top 10, not being rotomold. and its half the weight under 200 bucks. also the one with wheels, has less insulation where the wheels are. that's why it didnt last as long. i consider myself a everyday man. weight of the cooler should be a factor or atleast mentioned. lugging it around the campsite, to the boat, or in and out of the truck. i hope this information is helpful. and i look foward to future videos.
@outdoorempirecom 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I actually did a whole video on the RTIC 52 wheeled version a while back. You could look that up for more insight. The thing is, it is lighter, but it's not half the weight by a long shot. If I recall, the wheeled ultralight cooler weighs 31 pounds compared to a Yeti tundra haul, for example, which has more capacity and weighs something like 38 pounds if memory serves. So yes, lighter, but not by a huge amount. All loaded up with ice and food, both will still be super heavy. The RTIC is still a nice price, but just wanted to debunk the ultralight idea.
@treverwebb193 2 ай бұрын
This is awesome! Thank you so much for such a thorough test. Technically, the Blue Coolers 60 Quart is priced at $249.99. Not bad for 3rd place!
@outdoorempirecom 2 ай бұрын
Great point! That Blue cooler is a great performer, so when on sale it's a great deal.
@gravel.travel 8 ай бұрын
Your next test you should do 2 of the same cooler. See how similar they are manufacturer vs manufacturer.
@outdoorempirecom 8 ай бұрын
Your wish is my command.
@user-dg5ct2zi1u 4 ай бұрын
Categator could be a good one to add to the list as well!
@outdoorempirecom 4 ай бұрын
Noted!
@startat2 6 сағат бұрын
I love your cooler videos! How bout a workin mans lunch box showdown?!
@AbbyB24 4 ай бұрын
Is there a spreadsheet or results compilation page available for this expanded test? I only see your previous test on your website and would like to take advantage of all of your hard work as I narrow down my selection. Thanks !!!!!
@outdoorempirecom 4 ай бұрын
Indeed, I still need to update that page. It's on my to-do list, so stay tuned!
@AbbyB24 4 ай бұрын
@@outdoorempirecom Thank you. Eagerly awaiting!
@jacobdiscipleofjesusforeve419 7 ай бұрын
I have an Otterbox cooler I think you should test one of those. Here from Ron Spomers channel
@outdoorempirecom 7 ай бұрын
Welcome to the channel! I have an Otterbox as well and it is great. Unfortunately they quit making coolers in the past year or so. So I left it out of the test this time. I did include one the first time I did an ice challenge if you wanna check that out. It did very well! Say hi to Ron.
@KevinPierce81 8 ай бұрын
Good to know on the RTIC cause I got one coming in the mail in the next couple of days. The price was too good for the lighter weight and larger storage vs other 45 roto coolers including from RTIC for me.
@outdoorempirecom 8 ай бұрын
It's a great size for a weekend or longer trip for one or two people.
@rufuscrowder1309 18 күн бұрын
Looking at the Maluna website...See your pic there!! Great job on the review! They are expensive though just like Yeti and a few others. It really boils down to how you are going to use a cooler for most of the time that it will be used. Or... could be buy once cry once??? I plan on using my cooler(s) for home parties where the ice and drinks should last a day or two and not 17!!! For this, you could buy 3-4 lower level coolers for the price of one expensive selection. $500.00 for a cooler is a bit much for most. Again, if you are a serious outdoorsman, it may be the way to go.
@outdoorempirecom 17 күн бұрын
All good points, thanks for sharing!
@AndyGrimm Ай бұрын
This is awesome. It's exactly the kinda review I'd do - buy ALL THE THINGS and compare. It looks like your website isn't updated with all the new coolers? I'd love a table with price, chill points and names sorted by chill points with this new batch of coolers. Do you have that and I'm just missing it? I'll be sure to click your affiliate link anyway! I'm about to order a cooler. Thanks!
@outdoorempirecom Ай бұрын
So cool of you to take the time to say that, thank you! It's true, the website hasn't been updated with all the latest data and info. I'll work on that when I get back from camping next week. Cheers!
@MichelleGu-yj2xw 3 ай бұрын
Tsunami coolers is ready to tested✋
@outdoorempirecom 3 ай бұрын
Noted.
@dkrol997 8 күн бұрын
If you want another test in sun and when it’s hot as bawls outside you can send some to me open backyard in az with 110 temps this week lol
@loganhaney9038 Ай бұрын
I would love to see an analysis of performance vs. weight. Some of those large coolers are heavy and cumbersome to move around.
@outdoorempirecom Ай бұрын
That's the truth. But once any 50+ qt cooler is filled with ice, it's a heavy mammer jammer.
@WhoTFstolemyname 11 күн бұрын
I've had the 55qt lifetime cooler (bought in store at walmart for $110 or so 2 years ago). Has worked very well. Curious if it would fare better than the wheeled variant, but tough to justify prices of coolers that were 3-4x that and performed the same.
@MJ-km3qz 8 ай бұрын
I just watched 308 week. It was awesome, so I had to subscribe to your channel. I’m looking forward to your reviews:)
@outdoorempirecom 8 ай бұрын
Great to hear! 308 week was a lot of fun. Thanks for subscribing!
@jadenkrosis3087 6 ай бұрын
Neighbors: dude is building an army of assault coolers.
@outdoorempirecom 6 ай бұрын
Questions are being raised at the HOA meetings.
@filipinophreak 18 күн бұрын
I purchased a 30qt pelican elite and a 20qt coolers.. i use pelican cases for my guns so why not for my ice hahaha..14qt cooler will be next for work..thx for what u do..
@outdoorempirecom 17 күн бұрын
Keeping it all in the family, nice!
@crustycarter 4 күн бұрын
i got my coleman vintage cooler(the green metal one) a few years ago for about 60 bucks while i love it i can’t not imagine spending 200 on it
@outdoorempirecom 4 күн бұрын
Times are changing!
@whatfreedom7 23 күн бұрын
I know a guy who has a Rtic ultralight and it warped from the sun. So just be aware don’t leave it out in direct sun light.
@YelloEye Ай бұрын
Did I miss the Coho 55qt in there? It was neck and neck with the RTIC 52qt Ultra-Light last time around in hot weather, was curious to see where it landed jn this more granular test.
@outdoorempirecom Ай бұрын
I didn't put it in this round unfortunately.
@tomasmorrissey2997 8 ай бұрын
Great test! Have you tried a Catergator Cooler? I think they are one of the cheapest rotomolded options.
@outdoorempirecom 7 ай бұрын
Not yet but it's still on my list.
@veganconservative1109 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for mentioning Arizona (Sonoran desert) temps. We are in a 'state' of our own when it comes to heat (not including California's Death Valley which is below sea level for God's sake.) 🥵🌵 I'm surprised the outer layer most plastic coolers don't melt around the ice. Good information, but I'm looking for a personal to small-size cooler... say 14-16qt for half-day trips and a catio. (Because it only takes one forgotten can of opened wet food sitting out in 110+F for 24 to make you realize you need a cooler out there before next summer! 🙀🤢)
@outdoorempirecom 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the feedback! I've been thinking about doing a small cooler comparison sometime.
@jonathin5852 8 ай бұрын
Awesome videos, you are The King of Coolers!
@outdoorempirecom 8 ай бұрын
One day I will have enough coolers to build my castle from them.
@flybyguy1450 8 ай бұрын
Regarding the Oyster, do you find that the 2:1 ice to can ratio is still necessary? Or can you use far less ice to give yourself room for more consumables? Love the vacuum insulation efficiency, but the size is so small I would need to drastically cut my ice usage to make room for anything else.
@outdoorempirecom 8 ай бұрын
I've used it both ways. 2:1 ice with some drinks stays super cold (almost freezes drinks) for several days. We just kept drinks in there for a 3 day campout in the heat of summer where it was getting opened and closed multiple times per day and at the end of the trip it still had at least half the ice it started with, if memory serves. More recently we did the same thing on a campout except we were gone for 4 days so we took more drinks and used the ice packs it came with plus maybe 5 pounds of regular ice on top, and drinks were cold (though weather was cooler too). I think it fares better than other coolers. Not a black and white answer, but even though it is only 24 quarts, you can count on it having a useful capacity of more like a 35+ quart cooler because it's so efficient. And it is nice that it's so compact which makes it easier to pack in the car or lug around.
@TandCReviews 8 ай бұрын
Maluna for the win! Made in MN too!
@outdoorempirecom 8 ай бұрын
🏆🥶🎉
@isaacpajas5322 Ай бұрын
Do you have one thinking getting the 50 qt or 70
@mattdees6515 Ай бұрын
Have three Malunas 22, 50 and 70. All are awesome though a bit heavy but tough. Going on 9 years with the 70 and it’s made it through lots of trips and events.
@user-rd7gf6jg5r Күн бұрын
Canyon is local to me here in Flagstaff AZ. I like how Canyon offer bear resistance certification. I'll happily support them even if they are #1. Nice review
@ce.p597 2 күн бұрын
Do this in the summer!!
@wicked1k784 2 ай бұрын
Easily the largest cooler guru on the net. I’m stuck between the brumate, Roadie, and tundra. If you had to stick with one of those three forever, which would you choose and why?
@outdoorempirecom 2 ай бұрын
Oh man, that's a tough one. I'm not sure what you're into and that would probably be the deciding factor. For tailgates, BBQs, and beach days with a little camping sprinkled in there, I'd go with the Brumate. For hunting, fishing, tossing in and out of a truck, or something like whitewater rafting and long campouts, I'd go with the Tundra. For something more in the middle of those two scenarios, like some camping and some of that other day use stuff, but nothing that requires a ton of space, gets a ton of abuse, or requires mixed drinks, I'd go with the Roadie. And FYI, neither the Roadie nor the Brumate are bear-resistant certified. So if you need a cooler you can lock up and use in some national parks and places with bears that require that where a park ranger will check, the Tundra is the only one of those three that is IGBC approved.
@quintonwinslow9354 7 ай бұрын
We’ve got a 25 year old Icytek. Latches have been broken for years. Still comes to the woods to hold food every trip
@outdoorempirecom 7 ай бұрын
Can't complain about that, awesome!
@dylan_huntnz 6 ай бұрын
whoohoo up the kiwis
@brodejarvis6961 7 ай бұрын
Next you need a mammoth cooler in there!
@outdoorempirecom 7 ай бұрын
Good idea, I'll add it to the list!
@AFTERSHOCK-bh7hh Ай бұрын
You should try different types/shapes of ice
@outdoorempirecom Ай бұрын
Different shapes?! I love that idea, thanks.
@seanalexander861 5 ай бұрын
I’d love to see you try a KAILANI Shaka Cooler. I bet they will send you a cooler for free along with a bunch of other KAILANI product . They are the Official Cooler and Drinkware for Canada Pro Rodeo
@outdoorempirecom 5 ай бұрын
Awesome, I'll check Kailani out, thanks!
@solocupsux 9 сағат бұрын
In my line of work I need a cooler where it keeps ice for upto 13hrs without melting in the summer time. I had been through tons of 30-60 dollar coolers and they only keep ice for upto 3-4 hours and then another hour til the melted water is warm. My coolers sit in around 120+ temperatures for 8-13 hour day's and my Yeti Roadie 15 has been the best one holding upto the temperatures and keeping my water, lunch/dinner, and cooling towels on point for me
@zephsmith3499 18 күн бұрын
Speculation: With more frequent opening, the better insulated coolers (especially those with a gasket) would show more difference than the lesser insulated ones (ie: the range would compress with less difference between the coolers). That is, the heat gain would be through-wall + air infiltration + openings; good insulation reduces the first, tight closure reduces the second, but the third would be pretty close to the same for all coolers (favoring large coolers somewhat tho). The more that the total is affected by the last effect, the less that differences in insulation or sealing would create different outcomes. It would be interesting to test that. For example, a preliminary test would have two of the same cooler (or at least ones of similar size and tested outcome), and see that one is opened some number of times for some period of time per day while the other is only opened once a day. I can imagine rigging a mechanical opener/closer with a timer. We would learn whether opening a cooler for 1 minute 20 times a day (for example) made a minor or a major difference. If minor, then the once-a-day tests are pretty valid for the real world too. If the difference is more major, then testing a few coolers which fared best, middle, and worst with the frequent opening regime would be an interesting test.
@outdoorempirecom 18 күн бұрын
Sounds like a great idea, thanks!
@leonardharris8803 8 ай бұрын
I got the rtic 145 for hunting season. I filled it up with ice October 22nd. I just drained off water daily. Well went on hunting trip the 26th. Added 14 pounds of ice before we left. Came back home the 29th. That whole time it was 85+ degrees. Well It's November 5th. Cooler still has ice in it. Have not added any or drained any water since the 26th.
@outdoorempirecom 8 ай бұрын
Nice! I bet a big cooler like that will go forever in mild temps.
@cameronbateau6510 6 ай бұрын
What should you do if you fill it up with ice?
@Fristul Ай бұрын
Please test a Chilly Moose, where iam in Canada they are popular and I love mine so much!
@outdoorempirecom Ай бұрын
Noted!
@mikekintop4997 8 ай бұрын
Think you could add in Dometic Patrol Cooler to the next challenge? Also, when will this be on your website? I see the link to the 28 cooler test but not the 38.
@outdoorempirecom 8 ай бұрын
Added to the wish list.
@outdoorempirecom 8 ай бұрын
Oh and I'm working on updating that article. Check back mid next week.
@rustydusty1111 8 ай бұрын
What about the Woods? I seen them at Canadian Tire and looked descent.
@outdoorempirecom 8 ай бұрын
Never heard of that one but thanks for the tip!
@WR_CTorch 3 ай бұрын
I don’t suppose that I could talk you into a lunchbox challenge? (Ice retention, cost, durability, etc) I’ve been looking at primarily soft sided insulated ones.(Rtic, Attic Zone, Yeti, Carhartt, and various other Amazon options.)
@outdoorempirecom 3 ай бұрын
I like this idea. I'll see what I can do!
@WR_CTorch 3 ай бұрын
@@outdoorempirecom Thanks!
@BullFrog96 Ай бұрын
What might be an interesting experiment would be to see if the color of the cooler affects performance. Are darker coolers less efficient due to the heat absorption from the color and light colored coolers more efficient or does it not even matter? Just a thought. New to the channel and don’t know if that has been done yet.
@outdoorempirecom Ай бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion! Indeed, I haven't done it yet, but will hopefully do so this summer. Stay tuned!
@Guyallknowing 2 ай бұрын
why are coolers so expensive?
@outdoorempirecom 2 ай бұрын
Where to start...maybe I should do a video on that question.
@normrubio Ай бұрын
Dude for real. That oyster bundle is freaking $500!!
@legendarycinematics3091 Ай бұрын
Rotomolding is an expensive manufacturing process that the high end coolers use
@JustOutHereTinkering Ай бұрын
Oh no, not today its not!!!! They raised the price to $590!!!!! @normrubio
@noblejennette2101 Ай бұрын
They are amazing and you’ll never regret the money you spend on a good one.
@SweetWrapsGarage Ай бұрын
you need to do the igloo 52qt marine
@tecolotegto 5 ай бұрын
Check out Lone Mountain coolers. Made in Montana.
@outdoorempirecom 5 ай бұрын
Interesting, I sure will!
@johnlimongello5716 Ай бұрын
Yikes..the prices!!
@echols2010 7 ай бұрын
Seems the rtic coolers are best bang for your buck, have you tested the rtic ultralight 32quart?
@outdoorempirecom 7 ай бұрын
Not yet. The RTICs are definitely great coolers. I really like that Moosejaw too in terms of bang for your buck.
@nevinjohnson7327 8 күн бұрын
I love my moosejaw cooler. It also helps when we bought it they posted the wrong price on it and we got the cooler for 150$ instead of 260$.
@outdoorempirecom 7 күн бұрын
Sweet deal! Unfortunately the Moosejaw coolers are discontinued already.