Pure Outdoor by Monoprice Emperor 50 Cooler, Gray
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I am thinking about buying one of these coolers, the 50. I read one review that said this cooler sweats on the outside. Has anyone else had that issue? Thanks.
A shopper
on Dec 12, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I bought one of these and took it to the gulf coast of Texas (Port Aransas). Didn't sweat for me. performed as expected and happy with the purchase. it now serves as cooler for use in my RV so I don't have to pull it with the refrigerator running. no sweating and the floor of my RV stays dry.
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- James T on Dec 12, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 16, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I bought one of these and took it to the gulf coast of Texas (Port Aransas). Didn't sweat for me. performed as expected and happy with the purchase. it now serves as cooler for use in my RV so I don't have to pull it with the refrigerator running. no sweating and the floor of my RV stays dry.
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- James T on Dec 12, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 16, 2018
No way!! It is Rotoformrd and has 2” thick insulation very solid cooler. I used all summer this year worked great!! You won’t be disappointed with it well built and good quality too!👍
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- Dan F on Dec 12, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 25, 2018
I haven't had issues with the cooler sweating on the outside. I've used the cooler outside on hot humid days as well as the trunk of the car.
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- Manuelito C on Dec 12, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 27, 2018
No . I have not had that issue here in Florida. Great cooler, holds ice six days. Love the thing.
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- Keith S on Dec 12, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 20, 2017
I have 2 the big and the little
Never had that happen yet. I have not had mine long.
Never had that happen yet. I have not had mine long.
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- Lynn L on Dec 12, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 25, 2018
I haven't noticed any sweating, but it could be specific to local weather conditions.
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- Craig S on Dec 12, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 16, 2018
I haven’t experienced any sweating but I haven’t used it on really hot days.
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- Jordan P on Dec 12, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 22, 2018
I’ve got the 50 as well. Heavy and solid. No sweating issues as of yet
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- joshua s on Dec 12, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 22, 2018
I have the 50 as well. No problem with sweating.
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- HUY N on Dec 19, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 16, 2018
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Are there any slots to put in internal dividers or any internal baskets avalable?
michael k
on Mar 7, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Found this basket in Wal mart in office supplies fit is perfect and all I did was drill some hole in the base item # 37246 Weave Bin - Medium
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- Steven J on Apr 15, 2017
- Purchased on Apr 8, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Found this basket in Wal mart in office supplies fit is perfect and all I did was drill some hole in the base item # 37246 Weave Bin - Medium
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- Steven J on Apr 15, 2017
- Purchased on Apr 8, 2017
No drilling of holes in the 50L cooler needed if you order this wire basket. I ordered an Igloo accessory wire basket Model 20074 off there website and it fits like a glove. I tried others and had to send them back. The model 20074 fits like it was made for the 50L.
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- Bob O on Jan 10, 2019
Based on the one I purchased, it doesn't have any slots for dividers. It also doesn't come with any baskets but there is a small lip/ledge on the front and rear interior walls of the cooler that might work for a basket if you could find or make one with the correct dimensions.
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- ALAN L D on Mar 7, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 11, 2016
I have the 50, and it is smooth on the inside. There is a small lip on the front and back edges that could accommodate a basket. Based on my measurements it would need to 13.5 in to rest on the lip.
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- Paul F on Apr 13, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 24, 2017
No slots for dividers, and doesn't come with a basket. But, the Emperor 80 has a lip that the Igloo 20071 Wire Cooler Basket fits on, and doesn't prevent the lid from closing. found it on Amazon.
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- Dan C on Sep 7, 2017
Not available...but voiding warranty of course you could make slight adjustments and make your own version. IT WILL VOID WARRANTY. I do not advise doing so just because of the excellent warranty.
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- Erik M on May 14, 2017
I bought a KYSEK 13 in Basket and stretched it a tiny bit to fit. Works great and strong
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- Nicolas K on Jul 24, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 26, 2018
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How thick is the insulation?
A shopper
on Aug 1, 2017
BEST ANSWER: if the insulation fills the entire space between the interior and exterior walls, i'd say close to 3 inches based on the interior and exterior measurements provided on the Full Specs page. I have a RTIC and one of these and i can see no difference in quality. The RTIC doesnt have a bottle opener but is available in colors other than the light beige
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- DAVID K on Aug 1, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 6, 2017
BEST ANSWER: if the insulation fills the entire space between the interior and exterior walls, i'd say close to 3 inches based on the interior and exterior measurements provided on the Full Specs page. I have a RTIC and one of these and i can see no difference in quality. The RTIC doesnt have a bottle opener but is available in colors other than the light beige
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- DAVID K on Aug 1, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 6, 2017
Hard to say as you can not physically see the insulation. I would say somewhere around 2" though, depending on the thickness of the cooler walls.
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- Zac H on Aug 1, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 11, 2017
The walls of this cooler are about 2.5 inches.
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- David K on Aug 1, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 24, 2017
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Is this cooler comparable to a Yeti or Engel cooler, or notably inferior?
William David S
on Dec 1, 2016
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BEST ANSWER: Performance wise I'd say it should be similar. The finish on the plastic is the perfection you see with the name brands but that's just aesthetic. The lid hinge doesn't seem quite a sturdy as Yeti, but isn't by any means weak. For the price it's a good buy. I'd say the big name brands probably are slightly better than these coolers, but IMHO not worth more than 2X the price of these.
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- Ryan G on Dec 13, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Performance wise I'd say it should be similar. The finish on the plastic is the perfection you see with the name brands but that's just aesthetic. The lid hinge doesn't seem quite a sturdy as Yeti, but isn't by any means weak. For the price it's a good buy. I'd say the big name brands probably are slightly better than these coolers, but IMHO not worth more than 2X the price of these.
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- Ryan G on Dec 13, 2016
Hi William, it's the same technology, the cooler is build as a tank. Very solid and I do not feel you are overpaying for them.
You also can't beat monoprice's life time warranty on them, even Yeti doesn't offer it!
Try it you have 30 days money back guarantee!
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You also can't beat monoprice's life time warranty on them, even Yeti doesn't offer it!
Try it you have 30 days money back guarantee!
Hope this helps.
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- TOM C on Apr 23, 2017
I've been shopping for the ultimate cooler and bought this at a steal. Here's my requirements that were carefully reviewed and analyzed:
*Prefer USA manufactured or even better USA materials plus manufactured here. This is made in China :(
*Thickest insulation possible, above 1.5" prefer 3" just cause I'm greedy
*Either a wicked color scheme or extremely light colored exterior. Personal flare vs better uv/heat dissipation.
*Larger than 20 liter/quart but none above 30. Just personal use for Corona bottles which would require enough interior height storage.
*LIFETIME WARRANTY a must, I plan on this being my last REAL cooler. Not interested in lesser offered warranties just out of rigidity concerns if a item costs more it should be better and better, just sayin.
*Bottle opener a must because I drink sealed bottle beer. If I'm opening the cooler I'm gonna open a brew-sky.....ALL with one hand!
*PRICE, PRICE, PRICE. Even if I had to buy 3 or 4 more of the product (hopefully not knock on wood), does it really need to be soooo expensive. It's not even powered cooling for Christs' sake lol. I could buy a refrigerator with freezer for the price a Yeti?!
*Bear Proof is a waste of time in my areas of activity, there are very very few that exist here and quite frankly if a bear wants in a plastic cooler just take a look at the discovery channel and you tell me. Ridiculously unnecessary and merely a sales gimmick of durability plastic vs bear....duh!
*Tie downs are definitely tactical. Most come with this unless they are cheap or really small in general.
*Prefer a drain plug I can screw directly into my garden hose for easy cleaning. Although, this cooler may be suspect to leakage and or breaking at the plug cap but I can easily fix that without voiding warranty. Buy a brass or copper garden hose thread cap with a nice rubber gasket, voila!
*Carry handles/bar must be extremely durable because of full capacity weight tolerance factor.
No bear worries if you eat it first ;)Peace
*Prefer USA manufactured or even better USA materials plus manufactured here. This is made in China :(
*Thickest insulation possible, above 1.5" prefer 3" just cause I'm greedy
*Either a wicked color scheme or extremely light colored exterior. Personal flare vs better uv/heat dissipation.
*Larger than 20 liter/quart but none above 30. Just personal use for Corona bottles which would require enough interior height storage.
*LIFETIME WARRANTY a must, I plan on this being my last REAL cooler. Not interested in lesser offered warranties just out of rigidity concerns if a item costs more it should be better and better, just sayin.
*Bottle opener a must because I drink sealed bottle beer. If I'm opening the cooler I'm gonna open a brew-sky.....ALL with one hand!
*PRICE, PRICE, PRICE. Even if I had to buy 3 or 4 more of the product (hopefully not knock on wood), does it really need to be soooo expensive. It's not even powered cooling for Christs' sake lol. I could buy a refrigerator with freezer for the price a Yeti?!
*Bear Proof is a waste of time in my areas of activity, there are very very few that exist here and quite frankly if a bear wants in a plastic cooler just take a look at the discovery channel and you tell me. Ridiculously unnecessary and merely a sales gimmick of durability plastic vs bear....duh!
*Tie downs are definitely tactical. Most come with this unless they are cheap or really small in general.
*Prefer a drain plug I can screw directly into my garden hose for easy cleaning. Although, this cooler may be suspect to leakage and or breaking at the plug cap but I can easily fix that without voiding warranty. Buy a brass or copper garden hose thread cap with a nice rubber gasket, voila!
*Carry handles/bar must be extremely durable because of full capacity weight tolerance factor.
No bear worries if you eat it first ;)Peace
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- Erik M on May 14, 2017
- Purchased on May 8, 2017
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Anyone have experience with dry ice performance?
David F
on Aug 3, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes, works great but everything depends on the local climate and how often you open the cooler. I typically get 5lbs dry for 20lbs regular.
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- TOM C on Sep 5, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 23, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes, works great but everything depends on the local climate and how often you open the cooler. I typically get 5lbs dry for 20lbs regular.
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- TOM C on Sep 5, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 23, 2017
I purchased this cooler awhile back. I have attempted Dry Ice once. it worked well. Do not use both kinds of ice.
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- Ryan W on Sep 5, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 3, 2017
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How do you recommend locking the corners and securing the ice chest to a vehicle or stationary location?
Jeff T
on Aug 4, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The Pure Outdoor Emperor Coolers have Padlock Holes on 2 of the corners while also offering tie-down slots on the sides to provide you with the safety and stability needed when in a vehicle or stationary.
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- MATTHEW K Staff on Aug 31, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The Pure Outdoor Emperor Coolers have Padlock Holes on 2 of the corners while also offering tie-down slots on the sides to provide you with the safety and stability needed when in a vehicle or stationary.
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- MATTHEW K Staff on Aug 31, 2017
The Master Python lock works great
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- daniel l on May 13, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 7, 2019
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Is the 50 cooler suitable to support an adult sitting or standing on it to cast from?
A shopper
on Aug 10, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. The Pure Outdoor Emperor 50 Cooler is suitable to support an adult sitting or standing on it to cast from as long as the cooler is securely closed and tied down for safety.
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- MATTHEW K Staff on Aug 18, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. The Pure Outdoor Emperor 50 Cooler is suitable to support an adult sitting or standing on it to cast from as long as the cooler is securely closed and tied down for safety.
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- MATTHEW K Staff on Aug 18, 2017
Yes. I use mine as a step to get into the bed of my truck (I'm 6'3"/200).. Seems strong enough to dance on. But casting may be a little difficult, it's possible to tip the thing over.
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- John Robinson J on Aug 16, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 8, 2017
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This cooler has a lifetime warranty?
A shopper
on Feb 26, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. Yes the Emperor Products offer a Lifetime Warranty
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- MATTHEW K Staff on Aug 18, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. Yes the Emperor Products offer a Lifetime Warranty
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- MATTHEW K Staff on Aug 18, 2017
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What is the Warranty on this cooler?
James K
on Mar 31, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. The Emperor Coolers will have a lifetime warranty.
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- Mark P Staff on Apr 26, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. The Emperor Coolers will have a lifetime warranty.
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- Mark P Staff on Apr 26, 2017
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I got the cooler. I love it. I have one problem with it. I'm trying to install a valve on the drain, but nothing matches the threading. It's not standard hose threading. It's not pvc threading. Nothing from the hardware store matches. It's driving me crazy. Does anyone know where I can find something that fits it?
A shopper
on May 20, 2017
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BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. The metric pitch diameter for the Pure Outdoor Emperor 80 Cooler is M24 x 2. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team.
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- MATTHEW K Staff on Jun 13, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 17, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. The metric pitch diameter for the Pure Outdoor Emperor 80 Cooler is M24 x 2. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team.
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- MATTHEW K Staff on Jun 13, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 17, 2016
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Hoping someone can give me the exterior dimensions of the emperor 50 and 80 right under the lip that the lid closes on? I need to see if it will hang in a raft frame.
New User U
on Jun 17, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
The dimensions that we have on the website would be the only dimensions we have.
Those would be: 27.0" x 19.2" x 18.0
The dimensions that we have on the website would be the only dimensions we have.
Those would be: 27.0" x 19.2" x 18.0
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 19, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
The dimensions that we have on the website would be the only dimensions we have.
Those would be: 27.0" x 19.2" x 18.0
The dimensions that we have on the website would be the only dimensions we have.
Those would be: 27.0" x 19.2" x 18.0
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 19, 2019
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What are the inside and outside dimensions of the 50L and 80L coolers?
A shopper
on Jul 2, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
The dimensions for the 50L would be:
20.0" x 13.3" x 13.0" (Internal)
27.0" x 19.2" x 18.0" (External)
80L would be:
24.0" x 16.0" x 15.4" (Internal)
30.8" x 22.0" x 20.7" (External)
The dimensions for the 50L would be:
20.0" x 13.3" x 13.0" (Internal)
27.0" x 19.2" x 18.0" (External)
80L would be:
24.0" x 16.0" x 15.4" (Internal)
30.8" x 22.0" x 20.7" (External)
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 25, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
The dimensions for the 50L would be:
20.0" x 13.3" x 13.0" (Internal)
27.0" x 19.2" x 18.0" (External)
80L would be:
24.0" x 16.0" x 15.4" (Internal)
30.8" x 22.0" x 20.7" (External)
The dimensions for the 50L would be:
20.0" x 13.3" x 13.0" (Internal)
27.0" x 19.2" x 18.0" (External)
80L would be:
24.0" x 16.0" x 15.4" (Internal)
30.8" x 22.0" x 20.7" (External)
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 25, 2019
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I need replacement latches?
A shopper
on Jul 26, 2019
BEST ANSWER: What I was told is they do not offer replacement parts only a replacement cooler.
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- Christopher D on Jul 26, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 29, 2018
BEST ANSWER: What I was told is they do not offer replacement parts only a replacement cooler.
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- Christopher D on Jul 26, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 29, 2018
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Replacement rubber latches?
A shopper
on Jul 9, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Haven’t had to do that Don’t think it will be necessary anytime soon
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- david k on Jul 10, 2020
- Purchased on Sep 4, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Haven’t had to do that Don’t think it will be necessary anytime soon
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- david k on Jul 10, 2020
- Purchased on Sep 4, 2019
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Has anyone with an Emperor 50 been able to locate a basket that fits? I saw someone found a basket for the 80L. I bought an igloo 20070 basket based on the dimensions described, totally wrong and a complete waste of time
jay f
on Feb 17, 2018
Are replacement parts available?
Richard A
on Apr 30, 2018
How many 16oz cans can the 50L cooler fit?
A shopper
on Aug 2, 2018
What’s the outside dimensions of the 50 qt model???
A shopper
on Apr 11, 2020
Anyone having issues connecting a drain hose? It seem the threads are to small for a standard water hose
David W
on Aug 31, 2020
Where is the country of origin for this ice chest?
Paul Summer S
on Nov 27, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5
Just Wow!
Took it on a week long vacation. Two bags of ice lasted the full week. I still had ice in the cooler upon returning home. unreal. Believe the hype, this thing is great.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent coolers at excellent prices!
I have three sizes (25, 50 and 80) and love these coolers. I make my own “ice blocks” by filling 2qt bottles and freezing them. I place my food products in the bottom and have a “shelf” above where I place the frozen bottles. I also insert a Thermoworks DOT inside to monitor my temperatures at the food level. I just came back from a week long trip from the Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon and maintained temperatures below 40 degrees and the bottles of still had some ice in them!
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Rated 5 out of 5
7 day tough cooler
This cooler has held up really good it can hold Ice for 7 days and well built use it as a step/ seat around camp with no problems. Just don't loose the drain cap put it in your pocket every time.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great cooler!
This my second one, I got the 80 qt first. They are as well built as the much more expensive "brand x" and keep ice for up to 3 days. By far the best cooler I've owned.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Cooler evaluation
The cooler is great and is a great value.
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Rated 4 out of 5
I've only used it once, but it kept my beverages cold with ice left over after a 3day weekend!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great option for a cheaper alternative to a Yeti
This cooler did a great job of maintaining temperature for my food over a 7 hour trip in the car. I used 2 cooler packs on each side and some loose ice and by the time we reached our destination, basically none of the ice had melted. It took about 2 days for all of the ice to melt inside the closed cooler.
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Rated 2 out of 5
Too big to fit in my car's trunk
I should have paid more attention to the size, and made more measurements. I was reviewing this against a similar competitor's cooler. The other cooler, while 45 liters, would fit in my car, and I didn't think this would have been as tall as it is. The sticker on the front was also peeling off as soon as I took it out of the box the first time. Otherwise the quality looks pretty good.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Very Pleased
I’ve never owned a rotomold cooler before so I really don’t have anything to compare the cooler to. If I put an 8 pound bag of ice in the cooler I still have a little ice after 72 hours and the water will be very cold for a couple more days. It is certainly much better than your average cooler. Considering the price point of this cooler versus a Yeti, I am very pleased with my purchase.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Can't beat the cooler for the price
The cooler is right up there with the big name brands. I do spray foam insulation and I keep my cooler in the back seat of my truck and its stocked with one 8 pound bad about every two days until its time to drain the water. I only drain half the water to keep it easy to find my beverage of choice. Ive gotten five days ice retention easy. The only problem I have is the logo peeled off and the drain is slightly smaller than a water hose hook up so you can't screw on a drain hose. If there is a fix for that please let me know. Thanks
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