DEWALT DG5540 Cooler Tool Bag, Black, 11 in.

Product Information

We do like that they included molded cup holders. This is something that we are seeing fewer and fewer cooler brands do. Another interesting note is that Dewalt has two models that utilize overhead carrying handles. In most other models that we have tested, this type of carrying feature is usually reserved for only their smallest model. Constructed with commercial grade PU foam insulation and a freezer-style lid gasket, ensuring ice retention up to five whole days One aspect of Dewalt products that makes them recognizable is their color. Just about every Dewalt product that you have at home likely has some of their trademark bright yellow somewhere on it. So we weren’t at all surprised to learn that Dewalt has followed suit with their coolers. These ice chests are fully covered in the eye-popping yellow color that has made them famous.

Considering their performance and features, we are OK with this asking price. There are coolers out there that will offer longer ice life, have more features to enjoy, and have more customization options. But these coolers also tend to cost a bit more. To know for sure, the only way to find out is to put the coolers through an ice retention test. This consists of filling the cooler up with a recommended amount of ice, leaving it in a common outdoor setting, and occasionally opening it. This type of testing is more “real-life”. The results won’t be as impressive in terms of how long ice lasts before melting, but they should give you a better idea of what you will be working with when using the ice chest. We are content with the asking price. Dewalt Coolers are comfortably in the premium price range, but noticeably cheaper than the most expensive premium coolers on the market. When you consider the lineup of features, build quality, and ice retention, the price is fair. We wouldn’t be surprised if you are paying a bit more than necessary here due to the Dewalt name. Overall Rating – These sizes are pretty standard choices that most up-and-coming cooler brands offer. They include a small, portable cooler for an individual or couple, a larger model that can handle the needs of a bigger group, and a couple of much larger ice chests that have the capacity for big gatherings.For opening and closing the lid, Dewalt has installed rubber t-latches. These latches operate very similarly to how we have seen other brands do with their latches. However, their overall shape of them is a bit different. There are some open circles located at the bottom of the latch. Initially, we thought that this could be a bottle opener. However, it doesn’t seem to serve this purpose. We aren’t quite sure what the purpose of the openings was (aesthetics perhaps?). We do find the overall shape and design of Dewalt Coolers to be quite nice. But we do wish that they would expand their color selection.

Dewalt certainly has the build quality to compete and they have enough features to be comparable to other higher-end cooler brands, but how well do they perform when it comes to retaining ice?Other notable features include a built-in front bottle opener and 2 molded cup holders on the lid. Cup holders are something that we have been seeing less and less of in recent cooler models. This may be because they have some sort of impact on ice retention. But we are glad that Dewalt decided to include them even if it does cost some small amount of ice life. LINED, POLYESTER ADULT LUNCH BAG: To ensure your food and drink remains intact, the JCB Cooler Bag has been made to hold a maximum of 9 litres. It is made using a high quality, durable 600 denier polyester fabric. The Cooler Bag is also lined to prevent any long-lasting damage if a spillage occurs. This small lunch bag has dimensions H x W x D: 23 x 18 x 22 cms That being said, reputation only goes so far. And a brand that wants to compete in the competitive premium cooler world will need to be at a price point that works. Since then, they seem to have expanded. Their coolers selection has grown to include 10 quart, 25 quart, 45 quart, and 65-quart options. And these other models don’t seem to have the ToughSystem name connected to them. This may be Dewalt trying to differentiate their hard-sided coolers from the rest of their storage solutions. It is a close call, but we have to give a slight nod to Dewalt. We love Yeti Coolers but they are just so expensive. Dewalt gives you comparable performance, build quality, and features at a lower price. And they also have name recognition similar to Yeti.

From a price perspective, Yeti is about as expensive as it gets. While there is no denying that their cooler emits quality, the high asking price may put them out of some people’s budgets. Dewalt Coolers certainly couldn’t be considered a budget option, but they are situated at a lower price than Yeti. So in that regard, Dewalt has an edge. As for features, many of the ones that you are used to seeing are present, but not much more. There is an overhead carrying handle on the 10 and 25-quart models. This handle is missing a rubber grip which is a bit disappointing. In larger sizes, the overhead handle is replaced with side grip handles. Thankfully, these handles do come with the rubber grip feature.In the above image, you can also see another common feature that is also present on Dewalt Coolers: a drain plug. This drain plug is placed on the side of these coolers. Unfortunately, the smallest sizes (10 and 25 quarts) don’t have a drain plug. Overall, we are quite impressed. Dewalt has been a common name in industrial applications so they know what it takes to make a tough product. We do like the shape and curves of Dewalt Coolers. The front face and corners have some clever ridges that certainly make them stand out from the masses. The overall look follows a similar aesthetic that you are used to seeing with Dewalt products: robust and rigid. You will find a built-in bottle opener on the front of all sizes. However, the high-flow drain plug isn’t in the smallest sizes. Dewalt is one of the few brands that offer coolers that have name recognition outside of the cooler world. Many people will know of Dewalt from power tools and other products. Because of this, they will already have an established reputation for quality that few other brands will be able to match.

In the styling department, we have to give the nod to Yeti. They have a much better selection of colors to choose from. If you aren’t a fan of the bright Dewalt yellow, then you may be disappointed. Dewalt is one of the few brands out there that have a reputable name like Yeti. While Yeti is the go-to brand name for many people when it comes to ice chests, Dewalt can say the same thing about other types of products. However, similar to other Dewalt products, you will be limited to their bright yellow brand color as your only color choice. If you are someone that likes the eye-popping hue of yellow then this may not be a bad thing. But for someone who doesn’t want yellow, then this may be a deterrent. Price – We tried to find some information on the Dewalt warranty for coolers. However, we couldn’t find much about it. That being said, we are confident that Dewalt will stand behind their coolers no differently than how they do with their power tools. But either way, the latches are easy to open and close. This is helpful because you may only have 1 free hand to deal with the latches.

Performance Drinkware

Yeti Coolers seem to have similar (if only slightly better) ice retention than Dewalt. The differences are negligible and most people likely wouldn’t be able to tell the difference in typical real-world applications. You may be able to get a slight boost in these numbers by stuffing more ice inside or trying to avoid opening the lid unless when necessary. Aesthetics – Not only that but there aren’t any sort of customization options when it comes to custom logos, sports team colors, etc.