Check Out the Iceco Portable Freezer/Refrigerator

[@ottopartz1]

Looking forward to an update after you have given it some use.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Definitely. Got a lot of things I want to test out with this.

[@reneerupert5830]

WOW!! I actually watched this whole video BEFORE I got my coffee. I'm in love! This answers a prayer for me. I'm super impressed with the cute little fridge AND a bonus video to boot! 😂 I will be ordering one, but I have to wait for my next disability check. Thank you DBA!!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Wow that’s amazing to hear. Glad you liked it and really glad you were excited for a bonus video!

[@trooper2121]

I honestly love the look of this fridge/freezer. At first it reminded me of a foot locker or a camera case. Years ago I had a gun locker that wasn’t much longer than that. I’m sure it was thicker but resembled it very much. Thank you

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That is exactly what made me pick this one over the others. It’s so retro!

[@kennycraven2648]

Companies sending you products; you are so popular.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It happens. I try to be selective about what I show so I’m hoping it isn’t too burdensome.

[@daveh7720]

That sounds promising! If I'm reading the specs on their web site correctly, it draws a little over 12 watts on average. (293 Wh in 24 hours.) That's a lot less than I expected.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I was really surprised by how efficient it is. That’s a plus for sure.

[@SusanP674]

I never thought I'd say this about a cooler, but I need that! Thanks for reviewing it-

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I said the same thing!

[@josephstewart1155]

2 videos in one week this is awsome an awsome product

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Bonus!

[@ICECOFREEZER]

Thanks for such amazing video and we are happy you like it! ICECO portable fridge is cooler than a cooler❄❄

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’ve been thoroughly impressed so far. This thing is amazing and super fun.

[@bonapartedavinci]

I already have a bougerv off grid fridge/freezer. It really is a game changer. But the iceco does look a lot more stylish. Great video!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thanks. The look of this model was a big plus. They make other designs but this kinda spoke to me.

[@aaronhelmsman]

I went on a multiple day camping trip up to Yellowstone a few years back, and ice management was a whole ordeal. This sounds really nice and really easy.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

So far this is my new favorite piece of gear. Taking it on another trip this weekend.

[@Karzir1]

I have a portable fridge/freezer from a different company that recently came in very handy due to an electrical issue on the circuit powering my home fridge. I checked out Iceco and ordered an even larger one. It was already on sale so I couldn't use your code, but thank you for bringing this company to my attention.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

These things will be so handy during blackouts. They have so many uses!

[@dianebondhus9355]

Hubby and I were just looking at coolers for upcoming camping trips. This option looks great! Thanks for reviewing it. ❤

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You’re welcome. Hope it helps with a decision.

[@milesoutrighthere9989]

That is the absolute coolest refrigerator. I have a Coleman 12 V cooler with a heat exchanger fan that only gets down to 55° and killed my battery overnight. I did some math, it says it uses .293 kWh over 24 hours . For those out there who crunch numbers to see what their battery consumption will be, it is roughly 12.2 Watts or 1 amp which is extremely low for any sort of 12 V cooler. I’ve seriously got this on my bucket list now. Appreciate all the great information you included in this video. You make a lot of great points, especially the comparison of ice and also the very common scenario of water logged food when you go home.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yeah this thing is one of my favorite pieces of gear right now. I have zero regrets with it.

[@STB-jh7od]

I love the lid stays up at any height.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yeah that comes in handy

[@skittlemenow]

You know that doesn't have to be just for camping. I had a set up out in the garage for my dad where he could go smoke and watch his sports and be much more comfortable than sitting out on the porch all year round like he did prior. That looks like a really nice way to have a small fridge for beverages of your choice in a garage or man cave and it would look pretty cool like a cooler instead of a fridge but without the hassle of ice and water getting everywhere.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

For sure. I see it being used in the shop and taken on road trips. So many uses on a road trip.

[@maciomacio8745]

Thank you brother! I appreciate your videos! I just bought this cooler off Amazon based on your review and a few others!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Awesome! I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. It’s gotten a lot of use since this video dropped.

[@ckelley6940]

Thank you, I’m in the gathering info stage for outdoor / power outage fridge. Using Bluette solar gens and panels already.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Hope this helps!

[@ZTRAVLR]

WOW EPIC COOLER DBA, GREAT DESIGN FOR SURE, THANKS FOR SHARING....Z.... ENJOY YOUR MEMORIAL DAY.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You too, bud!

[@Gumby1978]

I like everything about this fridge/freezer. Looking forward to a video after your trip.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It is so handy. Looking forward to a lot of use in the future.

[@DigitalPetrol]

That's a pretty cool fridge/cooler. (no pun intended) :) edit: It just occurred to me that you can keep some ice packs in it and keep them frozen, so you can take it off charge and use like an unpowered cooler too. Very nice.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

My guess is that it will stay cold for a while if closed and sealed but I don’t know how long. I’m going to test that though

[@Swrqltr]

Thank you for the information. I am looking for something small for hurricane season. I need something small mainly to keep drinks cold. Looking forward to seeing it in action

[@dadbudgetadventures]

This one is great because if you have to bug out it can already be loaded and ready to just grab and go.

[@HarshmanHills]

Love the look of it and they come in handy

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It’s so sharp looking but practical too. I’m loving this thing.

[@alpinealpine2793]

Dad, dad an extra video. I feel blessed.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I feel privileged to have people wanting more content! Thank you!

[@kennycraven2648]

Interested on how it holds temp when unplugged. After you get to temp and unplug, how long until it gets beyond a safe cooling temp. Try it a few times (day and night).

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I do intend to test that but I can’t say yet.

[@jeffbrown9648]

Thanks for the extra video! This looks awesome.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@dougbotimer8005]

Very cool (no pun intended), but a week late for us. We’d decided a 12V refrigerator and our Ecoflow would be much better for an upcoming road trip for the same reasons you mentioned. We got ours a week ago. It has already saved the day, chilling a last minute banana pudding as we drove to the event. Test ran it at 34-35 degrees for almost 2 days on our Ecoflow. The plan for the road trip is run the refrigerator off the Ecoflow and recharge the battery pack as we drive. We’ll be passing through west TN and will wave as we go through.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I love EcoFlow products. Bought a Wave 2 last year and I’m a big fan. Got a couple solar generators too.

[@After2100]

Very nice 👍

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thanks!

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Great video DBA, Looks like a pretty nice portable fridge. JT

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’m impressed so far. Emphasis on “so far.” I plan to put it through its paces.

[@justjonoutdoors]

Continuous use in the studio will be a good longevity test.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Absolutely. That and road trips will be a true test.

[@CraigSheppard]

The fact you were holding it up with one hand ...that's a big selling point. Do you have some numbers on how much power it consumes? Like how many watts it draws on a hot Tennessee day?

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Their website lists consumption at 0.293 Kw.h /24h. I can’t say how accurate that is though. Haven’t tested it thoroughly.

[@jameskelly1680]

This is impressive looking. I like the metal hinges and closures... they won't break like plastic. The manufacturer claims power consumption is less than 0.3 kWh per 24 hours. If their estimate is accutate, that means a 100W solar panel, in full sun for 3 hours per day, will charge up your Jackery sufficient to run it for 24 hours. Of course, those of us who do off-grid stuff are interested in the power consumption in the real world. I'm also curious about its long term durability and your long term use of it... please post a followup video after you've had it a while. If these things hold up, they will be very popular off-grid. Intriguing...

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I will definitely be doing that. I plan to put into the test this summer and see if it’s as good as it seems.

[@clovala]

Nice cooler, but the whole video I kept thinking you looked familiar. Hit me, you got that Mel Gibson vibe going

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’ve gotten that a bit. I just wish I looked like Lethal Weapon Mel and not old and crazy Mel 😂

[@chipnegro5990]

I’m a long haul truck driver. I have the Iceco VL90 Pro 95 qt. In my semi. Don’t know how much energy it uses, but with a 4 battery system in the semi, I’ve easily gone 12 hours without running engine. I’ve got no solar panels, but I do have a Bluetti 800 watt generator in case I need it for emergency. I’ve tested the Bluetti out, and have run the Iceco for 10 hours. Again no solar panels. Solar panels would help the Bluetti out. Thinking of putting a folding solar panel in truck in case I need it. So far I haven’t needed it. I use half of the Iceco for fridge, and half freezer. I prepare the majority of my meals in my truck. Seldom eat out. Thought I’d share my experience with the Iceco. Hopefully it will be helpful for someone.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I love hearing practical stories like that. Thanks for sharing!

[@kennethgren8549]

I have a different brand, but I'll tell you one thing, I used to spend nine days straight in the west desert of Utah, it took two coolers one for frozen food and ice and about 60 pounds of dry ice, then a cooler for fresh food, what a nightmare, made it work because I had to, now the 59 quart fridge freezer does all that and weighs way less and holds plenty of food, just run it off solar and a jackery

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Exactly. This thing is so much better than an ice cooler!

[@conditionsofflow2419]

Is condensation an issue on the outside?

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Not at all

[@LJS540]

I watched the video twice but I couldn’t hear which model you bought? How much does it weigh? I know you said it didn’t weigh a lot (more than once!!) but at my age, I would really love something that I can safely lift and put on a kitchen counter. I am looking for something that will be low power enough to last a while during a power outage. Thanks

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I got the APL 20 and according to their website it is 22.88 pounds. I think it would be a perfect addition to your disaster gear. It’s also not so cumbersome that it becomes awkward to lift. It has a pretty good form factor for easy lifting.

[@LJS540]

@@dadbudgetadventures thanks!!

[@TracieHunter-v5p]

Heck yeah the lid stays in place so you can grab a extra drink for your buddy

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You can fill both hands!

[@shawnr6117]

Is it a "fridge and freezer" or a "fridge or freezer"? Can the small compartment be used as a freezer while the main part is a fridge?

[@dadbudgetadventures]

This model is a single zone so you get one or the other at a time. They do sell dual zone units though.

[@jtamsmom5]

Very cool

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Literally 😂

[@hanginwithbullfrog4657]

Congratulations man

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you so much!

[@gilbertcastro5834]

What type of compressor does it have?

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Their website lists it as a SECOP Nano compressor.

[@rickparsons3593]

Got to Rural King Farm Store, you'll be surprised what they have in food stuff.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Where is that? Not familiar with it.

[@douglassnyder8163]

Have done a review on your Teardrop

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I did a tour in the Old Mike video but will try to do a dedicated video in the future.

[@fredfinger7092]

Looks like there is an extra discount for Memorial Day. I'm more in the "styrofoam cooler/bag of ice" league, but it looks like a very cool device. Hmm I just noticed what I typed, but I'm leaving in the pun.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It is definitely a COOL device 😂

[@leisurelylogan]

"Everything has an app." Wouldn't it be great it the API for that was open and you had a "Base Camp" device that could read that data, your Jackery data, etc... all in one place instead of opening your phone to that particular app? And, even better if the device was portable, so when you upgrade your RV/Camper/etc..., you can take all of your gadgets and "Base Camp" device with you. I like the retro-ish design of the latches and shell for this. I saw that the VL35 37QT (48.62lbs) one weighs twice that of the 21QT (22.88lbs). The price is definitely in the weight savings.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Someone needs to make that app idea happen. That would be amazing. I have so much off grid stuff tied to different apps.

[@JohnMurphy-dw6ml]

Looks like dad bod sold out to the man!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Mmkay

[@TracieHunter-v5p]

I want one

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Get you one. I love mine.

[@TheBaitShoppe-CrumpTN]

Awesome

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thanks!

[@donheinerichs6984]

nice

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It’s pretty sweet. Got it with me this weekend on a trip and I’m so glad to have it.

[@danhandke5012]

👍👏🏻👍👏🏻👍

[@dadbudgetadventures]

😎

[@TracieHunter-v5p]

I would say it's worth the extra money cause the ice coolers are over rated I myself would be more than happy to get my hands on an old colman cooler, as far as ice coolers go! But after seeing the iceco cooler it's going to take off like a rocket there is no one I no in my Circle of Family and Friends that wouldn't want this cooler, from travelers Fisherman to Hunters. Say good bye to these modern day overly priced ice coolers.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I have definitely found my alternative to heavy ice coolers.