I have a couple Coleman XTrememe ice chests, and they are OK. They do hold ice a long time, but it's a rare event I need to hold ice for more than 24-48 hours. The Coleman's are not as rugged as my Igloo 120 qt coolers. One of the two is already retired due to separation of the plastic seam exposing the insulation. The other will probably be retired after another season or two.
I also gave myself a bloody nose once when a Coleman handle came off while I was lifting a heavy ice chest out of the boat. The handles should be engineered to handle a cooler full of ice and fish. You should of seen me bleeding all over the parking lot at Calcasieu Point. I haven't decided what I'll replace them with, but a bit more rugged would be nice.
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