The 11 Best Coolers of 2024 | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2024年11月1日 · The Best Coolers for 2024. We purchased 23 of the best coolers available today and took them to our lab for rigorous insulation testing. After melting hundreds of pounds of ice and recording the data, we subjected each model to side-by-side real-world uses, from picnics in the park to beach BBQs.
The 9 Best Soft Coolers of 2024 | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2024年11月4日 · The ice melt test was carried out in a controlled environment with the internal temperature of the coolers monitored and analyzed in accordance with the USDA's Refrigeration and Food Safety Guidelines. Field use takes place in various environments, from hot desert hikes to road trips from muggy Minnesota to sunny California, for a well-rounded ...
RovR RollR 60 Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
When testing coolers' capabilities, we specifically look into how well they keep their contents cool. We set the coolers in a temperature-controlled room with ice and a small device that measures internal ambient temperature. We logged how many hours it …
3 Best Powered Coolers of 2024 | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2024年11月4日 · The Best Powered Coolers for 2024. For several months and hundreds of kilowatt-hours, we put the best powered coolers through the wringer to discover which offer top-notch temperature control, the hardiest insulation, and those efficient enough for off-the-grid living. The Dometic CFX3 45 is by far the best powered cooler that we have tested ...
IceMule Jaunt 15 Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2024年5月2日 · This soft cooler has the lowest price tag of the soft coolers we've tested. While it isn't going to give you everything you need, it'll get the job done for quick and easy trips: An eco-friendly option that is ideal for conscious adventurers: Rating Categories: IceMule Jaunt 15: Arctic Zone Titan D... AO Coolers 24 Pack... Lifewit Large Insul...
Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 70qt Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2023年5月12日 · Though it's not our favorite cooler in this review, we are rather impressed with the performance of the Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 70qt in the face of so many high-end coolers. Costing less than a quarter of most of the competition while still boasting decent insulation and pretty good usability, the Coleman is one of the best value coolers in our ...
IceMule Pro 33 Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2023年9月22日 · To see how well each soft cooler held up to daily wear and tear, we started by conducting a soak test. We filled up large containers with water and left the coolers to soak for hours. Then, we thoroughly inspected each model, looking for water on the interior and exterior. The IceMule Pro did exceptionally well in this waterproof test. The ...
How We Tested Coolers - GearLab
These include prechilling the cooler (sacrificing a 20 lb bag of ice 24 hours to really prep the cooler before you load it), using a 2:1 ice with food and drink ratio, always keeping it in the shade (and never in a hot car), never draining melted ice water, and only opening the cooler a few times a day when it's not as hot outside.
ORCA 58 Quart Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2023年10月9日 · That's pretty much a week of safe food temps without adding extra ice. It also maintained refreshing beer temperatures of 50º or less for an impressive 7.3 days. The Orca is one of many rotomolded coolers we tested with a rubber gasket to seal its contents and an integrated hinge to help prevent bear entry.
IceMule Pro Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
Of all the backpack coolers we tested, this one is the most comfortable to carry when fully loaded. It has soft, wide shoulder straps and a ventilated back. Designed to use air as insulation, the IceMule is a much more flexible cooler than most, which helps it stay comfortable on your hike to your secret spot.