Coleman Xtreme 28QT Cooler Box - Blue/White, Small

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Price – as you’d expect the price of a product can be an instantly recognisable factor on what sort of quality you can expect. Whoever came up with the phrase “you get what you pay for” pretty much hit the nail on the head. Whilst it’s not always the case and there are many bargains to be had, you can as a general rule, expect the higher priced products to offer better quality than a the cheapest option. We’ll dive into the price of Coleman 28QT Xtreme Cooler in more detail in a moment.

By investing in the best cool box, you can enjoy the outdoors as if you were at home. After all, these passive coolers still operate the same as your fridge at home. So, you can stuff them with all your favourite foods and drinks to enjoy them outside. In fact, passive cool boxes are ideally designed to suit the cool UK weather.

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We like the design and materials used by Vango. The green exterior really feels tough and impact-resistant, whilst the insulated interior can keep your goods chilled for up to 4 days (100 hours). We consider 45 litres to be about the perfect amount of capacity for a passive cooler on a family camping trip. Any more than that, and you’ve used up alot of space in your car or camper for not much benefit because the temperature cannot stay cool forever. Any lower capacity and you can’t fit enough food or drink in it! Passive cool boxes are extremely well insulated containers which are specifically designed so that if you put pre-chilled items inside, the heat from the sun is unable to get in and warm them up. The best passive cool box will combine a decent load space with excellent insulation and a strong lifting handle at a price point which won’t break the bank. When selecting the finest cool box for your next outdoor activity, there are a few factors to consider. This guarantees that you get the right cool box for your needs, regardless of size or cooling capability. We’ve created a detailed buying guide below, including all of the essential characteristics to look for. So other than a 12v cool box which come with their own challenges like size and how to power, the only option for decent food when camping is a decent cool box.

It also has well thought out features like 2 cup holders on the lid so you can use it as a side table when camping. Additionally, the lid is strong enough to be used as a seat for a person up to 113kg. When choosing the best cool box, you want to pay close attention to the insulation as well. Fillings such as those made from polyurethane offer a longer-lasting effect – which, in turn, allows the cool box to maintain low temperatures for longer.If you’re planning a weekend camping trip, a family picnic or a long road trip and taking food and drinks, you’ll need to find a way to keep them fresh and cool. The solution is a camping cooler. You can keep your food and drinks chilled at optimum temperature with a cool box. With a cool box or cool bag from Decathlon, you don’t have to worry about your salad, cold cuts or cheese sweating in the summer heat. The Coleman 28QT can hold up to 36 standard cans of beverages and a 2-litre bottle height. In addition, the lid features two inset cup holders which offers somewhere to place a bottle or can. Unfortunately they’re not large enough to take a mug of tea. That got us thinking though, that we’re looking at every possible item from Coleman so it would be good to narrow our search down even further and only look at Coleman branded products within the family camping category. The cost of Coleman family camping The Coleman Xtreme coolers are different from the other cooler boxes available as they are insulated with Polyurethane insulation (PU). PU is a very dense and an excellent insulator, filling the entire internal cavity of the cooler, leaving no air gaps and so improving its insulating efficiency. Featuring a uniquely intuitive design, the Vango Pinnacle Wheelie Cooler is designed for picnics, camping, sporting events, and similar activities where you need to keep your food and drinks chilled.

There are however some methods that you can use to determine a product’s quality without needing to physically have it.Lifting is made easy by some carry handles on the sides of the box, and the lid clamps tightly shut with the famous T-Rex Lid Latches and a decent gasket surrounding the top of the cooler. The material the product is made from is often a sign of the quality for family camping. Take a look at the product details over at Cotswold Outdoor to get a feel for this. This is a big 66ltr cooler. It’s the walls filled with polyurethane foam as the insulator. It is a very good looking cooler, we really like the orange and dark grey colouring as it makes it look very smart. The best cool box should be made from high-quality, robust, and impact-resistant material. This allows it to survive harsh conditions and rough rides. Generally, you can find cool boxes made from plastic shells such as polyethene or those made from fabric with hard foam underneath.

As well as being well designed from an efficiency point of view it is a very stylish cooler box. I love the grey and orange colour scheme. In addition, Coleman has found that 30% of cooling loss is through the base of the cooler being put on a warm surface. They have found that putting feet on the base of their coolers increases airflow around the base which acts as additional insulation, reducing heat loss from the base. It is easy to see that these coolers are designed to be minimalist, uncomplicated and just work. They have very few moving parts and are uncomplicated, the lid has a great design whereby it clips firmly shut and the lip design helps contribute to keeping your lovely food nice and cool for when you are ready to use it.

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Built with premium insulation technology, the Coleman 28QT Xtreme Cooler can hold ice for several days to make it a perfect companion for overnight trips. With a 26 litre capacity, this cooler is smaller than the other options we’ve reviewed, and is more suited to short breaks for individuals or couples at the most. If you buy a large cool box, be sure it includes a drain plug. Melted ice is easily disposed of in cool boxes with drain plugs. Furthermore, you don’t have to fumble around with the contents to get rid of the melted water. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1. What Are the Pros and Cons of Non-Electric Coolers?