New cooler?

[tojoe]

All I can say about these high end ice chest is,...... ICE ISN'T THAT EXPENSIVE!!!!!


I don't go offshore for days at a time. I usually hit the basin for 3/4 a day and my cheap ones work just fine! Also, I have access to an ice machine.

[mriguy]

Don't forget, you also get a free sticker for the back glass of your truck with every high end cooler purchase. All the cool kids have them

[jpeff31787]

you don't need a fancy pancy cooler unless you want to keep ice for 3-4 days. My igloo works just fine for our boat, and it'll keep ice far long enough for a days trip on the water. I have a smaller coleman extreme that I use for vacations, and as long as I keep it in the shade it'll hold ice for 4-5 days. Not much by the 5th day but there will be some ice.

[mriguy]

Bought my Pelican at a store in Lafayette that specializes in Pelican cases. Cheaper than any online retailer

[Cappy]

Get a sturdy cheap cooler wrap a brick of dry ice in newspaper put it in there and roll. no dripage no problems and it stays very cold.

[specknation]

He mention he wanted to make the cooler a seat also, good luck with the igloos and the extemes with 300 pounds seating on it.

[Broke Down]

That is the big part of it, every time I use one as a seat it gets busted up fast. I myself weigh 300lbs, I would rarely stand on it but sometimes you do what you have to do. RTIC has my attention but are sold out, everyone on flea bay wants an arm and a leg for them at the moment. I will keep watching.

I plan on being down south a few times next week, maybe I'll bump into one of you. Thanks for the help and advice everyone.

[Gasper Master]

Check out the Ozark Trail Coolers at Wal Mart. 26, 52, and 73qty coolers are 100, 150, and 200 bucks. Just bought a 26qt and it is made tough.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Tra...-Grey/49229408

[Hitinitdaily]

Originally Posted by Broke Down

I have been trying to decide for a while now on what I want to do for a cooler in my boat. I need a 60=70qt for a seat in front of my console and I have been looking real hard at the Engel coolers but I can't make myself spend the money. Are the coolers like that worth the money? I would be using it for more than the boat as well.

I don't see why you have to keep ice cold for 3-4 days to justify a nice cooler. I often fish on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday and don't clean my fish until Sunday or Monday. It's very nice to know my fish are fresh when I go to clean them. Also, ice is Not cheap as previously mentioned, at $2 for 10-16lbs, it adds up fast. I like buying it once and knowing my fish, food and drinks are good for days.

I use a 120qt K2 Cooler for my main seat and fish box and a 70qt for drinks and food. They work great, have an amazing warranty and you're supporting a local company. I much rather my money go to local people than a company out of state. You may find the cooler expensive but buying it helps feed the Familes of the 30-50 employees they most likely have. I've been using those coolers for 4 years and have had Zero issues.

You can get a Scratch and Dent 70qt for $250. Thats the one I have and have had zero issues.

[Broke Down]

Good point. I mostly want a cooler that will last a little longer than a cheaper one. I will look into the K2 coolers as well. Thanks for the input.

[swamp snorkler]

Originally Posted by Gasper Master

Check out the Ozark Trail Coolers at Wal Mart. 26, 52, and 73qty coolers are 100, 150, and 200 bucks. Just bought a 26qt and it is made tough.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Tra...-Grey/49229408

My neighbor has this one, its nice.

[all star rod]

Originally Posted by swamp snorkler

My neighbor has this one, its nice.

Does it leak when u turn it one it's side???

[Broke Down]

I shopped and shopped, I think I am going to go with the RTIC. They are currently out of stock but will go back in stock Mid May I was told by their Sales Department. I think the 65 will be a good size. Maybe my next boat will have better storage.

[Buhz]

I'll toss in my 2-cents and say the Ozark Trail coolers are great, i have the 26qt and 53qt(52?) can't remember which one it is. Either way, we are really rough on coolers and they are both still in great shape - the 53qt holds ice for 3 days even with my kids grabbing something to drink every half hour lol.

[Broke Down]

Nice! One of my worries with that brand is I have read several reviews about the plugs leaking. Any issues with yours?

[mr1bienvenu]

I don't know what you guys do to your ice chests but I have been using plain old igloo ice chests for 27 years and I'm only on my 3 one so...... I'm down maybe $150 total if that.

[Gerald]

Originally Posted by mr1bienvenu

I don't know what you guys do to your ice chests but I have been using plain old igloo ice chests for 27 years and I'm only on my 3 one so...... I'm down maybe $150 total if that.

Same for me. I have 2 of the old green Igloo's that are both 32+ years old.


One has a bend in the lid after a 175+ lb lady stood on top of it to take a picture. I have tried to straighten it out using clamps but nothing worked.


I bought a 94 qt Igloo about 15 years ago, so the green ice chest are only used 6-10 times a year now.

[Broke Down]

I usually have issues with handles pulling out or the outer shell cracking and falling apart. I'll admit that I probably ride the line of abuse with most of mine but I want something that can take it.

[Broke Down]

Well, I took the advice to watch RTIC's site and caught their 65 on sale for $179.00 shipped. I will let y'all know what I think about it when it arrives. I got the tie downs as well.

Old thread, I've been working too much lately....haha

[Broke Down]

This is the chest, I like it so far. It was a little bigger than I expected, it sticks out past my center console about 3 inches on either side.