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Ice chest that doesn’t weigh a ton
Posted on 4/17/24 at 6:57 pm
Posted on 4/17/24 at 6:57 pm
Looking for a decent medium sized hard cooler (approx 35 to 50 qt). I don’t need anything fancy but want something that will last. Coleman Xtreme 5 marine with metal hardware was my go to but has been discontinued. Seems like all I can find are heavy/bulky rotomolds or are flimsy with plastic hardware. Want something that:
1. Is not a piece of crap
2. 35-50 quarts give or take
3. Weighs only around 15 lbs or so
4. 2-3 days true summer ice retention
5. Does not need to be rotomolded
6. Under $200
Thanks baws!
Update - creating a list of recs:
Rtic ultralight series (comes in 32, 52, and 52 wheeled)
Igloo BMX 52
Rugged Road 45 ($300)
Heavier but recommended:
Lifetime 55
Ozark Trail 45 wheeled
1. Is not a piece of crap
2. 35-50 quarts give or take
3. Weighs only around 15 lbs or so
4. 2-3 days true summer ice retention
5. Does not need to be rotomolded
6. Under $200
Thanks baws!
Update - creating a list of recs:
Rtic ultralight series (comes in 32, 52, and 52 wheeled)
Igloo BMX 52
Rugged Road 45 ($300)
Heavier but recommended:
Lifetime 55
Ozark Trail 45 wheeled
This post was edited on 4/18/24 at 2:43 pm
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Posted on 4/17/24 at 8:16 pm to bawlin
My rtic is heavy as shite. Buts its rotomolded. Didn’t know they made regular ones
This post was edited on 4/17/24 at 8:20 pm
Posted on 4/17/24 at 8:25 pm to bawlin
I have an Rtic and a Yeti. I use my Ozark trail rotomolded 45 quart more than either because it’s lighter and it has wheels.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 8:40 pm to bawlin
I have an rtic ultralight and it’s much lighter than the non version, but still not as light as a regular arse igloo or whatnot
This post was edited on 4/17/24 at 9:22 pm
Posted on 4/17/24 at 8:41 pm to PapaPogey
Do you like it? Any pros/cons?
Posted on 4/17/24 at 8:47 pm to bawlin
I mean, it’s cool I guess. If I’m using it, it stays in my truck wherever I’m at, or I move it one time to a convenient spot for the day or weekend. It’s got 2 pretty big plugs, and a center divider that is an ice pack.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 9:38 pm to bawlin
I have one of the lighter RTICs that’s nice. Don’t go with IceHole. That things a fricking tank.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 10:10 pm to bawlin
Igloor has a 52 quart BMX cooler that weights 16 lbs.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 10:20 pm to bawlin
I feel like a light, decently made cooler is something that would sell quite well. If people could only understand that it isn't going to resist a grizzly going at it for an hour. Aside from the weight, the shear mass of plastic takes considerable ice to bring down to temp hence the "pre-chilling" we all hear about.
One of my most used coolers is an old Omaha steak styrofoam cooler. It keeps things cold longer then anything I've ever had. Not very durable but its been on several multi-day camping/canoeing trips and is still waiting in my shed to be taken on another trip.
One of my most used coolers is an old Omaha steak styrofoam cooler. It keeps things cold longer then anything I've ever had. Not very durable but its been on several multi-day camping/canoeing trips and is still waiting in my shed to be taken on another trip.
Posted on 4/18/24 at 6:59 am to bawlin
quote:
Coleman Xtreme 5 marine with metal hardware
man I miss my 70 qt. Flew out of my boat on the Basin bridge and got obliterated a couple of years back.
It's a little heavier than you want but the Lifetime 55 Quart with wheels is awesome. I've had it for two years, no complaints. 27 lbs, a little lighter than the other rotomolded ice chests the same size.
I think they're made in the US, too.
LINK
Posted on 4/18/24 at 7:58 am to bawlin
New RTICs have wheels - they don’t seem to keep ice as long as the old ones, though.
Posted on 4/18/24 at 8:28 am to Loup
quote:
Coleman Xtreme 5 marine with metal hardware
this. I have 5 rotomolded coolers of all kinds and they are heavy and cumbersome and really just take up space now.
Posted on 4/18/24 at 8:30 am to bawlin
Rugged Road, don’t think they are under 200$ though
Posted on 4/18/24 at 10:05 am to bawlin
RTIC UltraLight 52 qt,
Posted on 4/18/24 at 12:00 pm to bawlin
I've got the RTIC 35 ultra lite. Love it. Perfect for family of 4 out on the boat. Really lightweight. Holds ice a long time. I've got some of the RTIC ice packs too and they work really well.
Posted on 4/18/24 at 12:11 pm to bawlin
I have one and it's worked great. However, I highly recommend NOT leaving fish in it for two weeks though.
Posted on 4/18/24 at 2:10 pm to BoogaBear
quote:Love these.
BMX cooler
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