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Posted on 6/5/20 at 11:00 am
Posted by SmellslikeKevinBacon
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2012
6185 posts
Posted on 6/5/20 at 11:00 am
Looking at coolers around the 20qt size on Amazon. All seem competitively priced and most have good reviews. I’m looking for a cooler that would be good for vacations at the beach. Any recommendations?
Posted by Riseupfromtherubble
You'll Never Walk Alone
Member since Jun 2011
38378 posts
Posted on 6/5/20 at 11:06 am to
for a 20 quart size I would honestly just get a soft cooler from Wal Mart. It's going to be lighter, come with a shoulder strap, and be more versatile than something like a yeti 20.

Sure, it won't keep ice as long, but it will keep ice for 8+ hours which is plenty long enough to consume the contents of a cooler that size.

To each their own, but there really isn't a need for a rotomolded cooler that small, because it only has so much capacity the need for keeping ice for days really isn't there

For the job you're asking one to do, nearly any cooler will work. Some will outperform their duties at a higher price, but you only need them to perform their duties, keep stuff cold until you've eaten or drank all of it. a $20 ozark trail cooler will do that the same as a yeti in a cooler that size
This post was edited on 6/5/20 at 11:08 am
Posted by Saskwatch
Member since Feb 2016
16570 posts
Posted on 6/5/20 at 11:18 am to
quote:

I’m looking for a cooler that would be good for vacations at the beach.


I agree with Rubble soft cooler is the way to go for the beach. Lighter and you can throw it over your shoulder to keep your hands free for bags, chairs, umbrellas, etc...

I feel like a pack mule when we go to the beach.

Whether you choose hard or soft cooler Igloo would be a good choice.
Posted by Cracker
in a box
Member since Nov 2009
17713 posts
Posted on 6/5/20 at 11:22 am to
Soft
Posted by TU Rob
Birmingham
Member since Nov 2008
12740 posts
Posted on 6/5/20 at 11:23 am to
quote:

Lighter and you can throw it over your shoulder to keep your hands free for bags, chairs, umbrellas, etc...



Foldable wagon is the way to go to get it to the beach. Might have to carry individual items once you hit the sand, but all the places I've stayed had either sidewalks or boardwalks until you hit sand. I get the chairs and umbrella in place then go back to grab the cooler while the wife sets everything up.
Posted by Cypressknee
Member since Jul 2017
1197 posts
Posted on 6/5/20 at 11:23 am to
Soft.
Posted by SmellslikeKevinBacon
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2012
6185 posts
Posted on 6/5/20 at 11:30 am to
Yeah, especially with the kids in and out of it all day. The ice never holds.
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
166319 posts
Posted on 6/5/20 at 11:38 am to
they make wagons with soft coolers built in now.
Posted by BoogaBear
Member since Jul 2013
5572 posts
Posted on 6/5/20 at 11:38 am to
Ozark trail has a new one out. Keeps ice great, can be used as a soft side or with the hard insert.

Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
166319 posts
Posted on 6/5/20 at 11:41 am to
quote:

can be used as a soft side or with the hard insert.

twss
Posted by Saskwatch
Member since Feb 2016
16570 posts
Posted on 6/5/20 at 11:47 am to
quote:

Ozark trail has a new one out


Looks nice. I don't think I would ever spend money on a black ice chest though. Why make a cooler that absorbs sun?
Posted by BehindU
Lake Charles
Member since Mar 2014
564 posts
Posted on 6/5/20 at 12:09 pm to
try Ice Mule. I have the small and medium in it. They are perfect to keep in truck or travel as they roll up and store conveniently. As far as the price point and quality you will not be disappointed. Try the Classic large are the pro backpack style. Also search Hydro flask back sack cooler as I saw it on sale on their website for 50% off ($100)

I kinda have this obsession with bags and coolers.

I have the old style yeti soft coolers in 20 and 30 and the yeti flip 18. Also, Rtic 20,30 and 40 and the hydro flask 22.

i would also check amazon as they have a ton of cheap options. My brother in law recently got Mier Waterproof cooler for 69.99


Posted by BehindU
Lake Charles
Member since Mar 2014
564 posts
Posted on 6/5/20 at 12:15 pm to
LINK

this one is the one my bro in law has. I would put it on the same scale as Rtic as far as quality. 2 yr warranty on it as well
Posted by mrcoon
Louisiana
Member since Jul 2019
535 posts
Posted on 6/5/20 at 12:45 pm to
LifeTime beb. Dey worth every penny. I got the 77 and the 28qt. I have used the heck out of the 28 and it actually holds ice for the advertised time. I got mine at Walmart for cheaper that what i am seeing them on Amazon.

This Coolers On Sale cat got me sold on them. He has a lot of great videos: Drain Vs Retain Ice?

Lifetime 77

LIfetime 28
This post was edited on 6/5/20 at 12:46 pm
Posted by SlidellCajun
Slidell la
Member since May 2019
10434 posts
Posted on 8/7/20 at 3:33 pm to
Best hard shell cooler is the yeti tundra which will retain ice for 10 days.
The pelican will go 8 days

For a typical beach run, just get the Coleman max or Coleman 50’quart extreme with wheels.
It can go about 6 days with ice
@$50

Posted by TU Rob
Birmingham
Member since Nov 2008
12740 posts
Posted on 8/7/20 at 3:41 pm to
I've got a 37 colorless version that is great. Large enough to hold stuff for several people, small enough to still be able to carry it. Rope handles and built in bottle openers.
Posted by KemoSabe65
70605
Member since Mar 2018
5159 posts
Posted on 8/7/20 at 4:21 pm to
Have the lifetime and it keeps ice all day with my clients in and out of it. Yeti purse ftw in soffside.
Posted by tigerfoot
Alexandria
Member since Sep 2006
56340 posts
Posted on 8/7/20 at 4:33 pm to
quote:

I feel like a pack mule when we go to the beach.
It is the price we pay for having penises.

If we didnt do that we would be stuck in the condo fixing fruit bowls for the day.
Posted by TU Rob
Birmingham
Member since Nov 2008
12740 posts
Posted on 8/7/20 at 4:41 pm to
quote:


It is the price we pay for having penises.

If we didnt do that we would be stuck in the condo fixing fruit bowls for the day.


That’s why I insist on going fishing all day at least one day on a beach trip. Makes the women and children appreciate all the crap getting hauled to the beach or pool. Leave them alone for 8 hours and you’d be amazed at how little they can get by with.
Posted by iwantacooler
Member since Aug 2017
2179 posts
Posted on 8/7/20 at 9:23 pm to
I was gifted one of the larger ice mules and it is great for the beach. Leaves my hands free to carry all of the other crap required.
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