$300 High End Cooler Vs $100 Budget Cooler, Is There REALLY A Difference?

[@thunnusscombridae7105]

I love that your videos don't have any fluff. Straight to the point and lots of info. Thank you!

[@ChrisGillenwater1]

after watching your reviews I went and bought the lifetime 55q, under $100 before tax and holds it own against the higher priced coolers. thanks for the videos

[@CoolersOnSale]

Awesome, thanks for sharing the info. It seems many others are in the same camp, loving the Lifetime, especially for price.

[@BOLOGNAINTHEHOUSE]

You guys are turning me into a cooler expert. I'd be interested to start seeing durability tests and real life stress tests. Maybe later invest in a thermal camera to REALLY get technical about it.

[@CoolersOnSale]

Ha ha, we just may do that!

[@Maxible]

This is great, thank you! I just bought an Igloo BMX 52 Qt because it's right in that price sweet spot for me and thanks to your review I know it'll hold ice really well for me and my family. Thanks again!

[@pearllgarcia6839]

Thank you for all the testing. I always suggest this KZbin channel when asked about cooler reviews.

[@CoolersOnSale]

Thanks!

[@chriswatkins5746]

Another informative video from you guys. I don't know what it is, bit after watching your videos, l just feel the need to buy another cooler no matter how many I already have.

[@CoolersOnSale]

Ha ha ha, resist the urge!

[@JaaaaaaaC]

what sold me wasn't the ice retention of the yeti coolers. it was the ability to strap it down and still be able to open the lid on the cooler. my old cooler i had to strap over the lid and unstrap it every time i wanted to get in. with the loops under the lid on the yeti is was like a miracle took place.

[@cjr4497]

i went with the Lifetimes due them being made to stand and sit on. I picked up the 28 quart ($78 at walmart) and the 77 quart ($147 at walmart) quarts. They seemed to be the best value in terms of performance and build quality. I have a 45 quart Yeti and barely use it. It is too heavy, and it holds ice about the same as every cheap cooler i have ever owned when going in and out of it all the time. I use it for food with block ice or to store extra ice for drinks. i am just praying the Lifetimes lids won't warp in the sun over time. I have had that problem with various igloos over the years.

[@CoolersOnSale]

Thanks for sharing, keep us updated on the lid over time!

[@mikeworkman1759]

How are these coolers holding up?

[@karlm6525]

Need to try the everbilt color that Home Depot sells I have a 26 quart and it holds ice very good

[@CoolersOnSale]

We will add it to the list. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@irvin33030]

I got me one yesterday seeing how long Ice will last me

[@irvin33030]

Karl M how much did you pay for yours

[@gummybear41283]

the Otterbox coolers are incredible. Built like a tank and high quality

[@BBBYpsi]

Pay $400 for a premium cooler to save 2 days of Ice that cost $2.

[@JustOutHereTinkering]

If you watch the ice retention video the lifetime 77qt held ice longer than ANY of the roto molded coolers and it's cheaper than all of them. I've found it for $139.... so I don't see a reason to spend the $300-$500 for a "premium" cooler

[@chino47909]

Could y’all review, the igloo overland 72 qt. It cost $100 at Walmart. I can’t find no reviews on it.

[@MasonTylerLove801]

I am pumped to see the rest of the mid range non rotomolded coolers can compete but now the question is can the roto molded coolers extened their ice retention to above 2 weeks? I can wait for that day

[@joeluis2455]

Mason Love may i ask what cooler lasts 2 weeks?

[@justinkeckhaver8199]

Not to sound nitpicky, but let the viewers know that the OtterBox is actually an injection molded cooler. Granted it holds it's own against the roto molded coolers and then some, it's still a different type of construction. I'm hoping you'll address that when you review the accessories for the OtterBox coolers.

[@CoolersOnSale]

Thanks for the info.

[@brendalondon6238]

Igloo BMX 52 is now (7/2022) priced at $145 on Amazon

[@KyleAnderson2001]

I just bought a OtterBox Venture 65 for $180 brand new online and it works great.

[@CoolersOnSale]

Wow that was a steal. Nicely done.

[@florelinemateo8535]

I bought mine on sale from Best Buy (of all places).

[@rizaptor7005]

Bought the same cooler for the same price based solely on the reviews done here

[@WhoopDaTTriCk333]

Great video. Would love to see how the RTIC’s do in some of these challenges!

[@CoolersOnSale]

We're testing the RTIC right now.... 4 days in. Video will be up as soon as the test is complete.

[@WhoopDaTTriCk333]

Coolers On Sale awesome , can’t wait for the video!

[@mr12gauger]

You have so many videos and I havent found one with a Bison cooler yet. If you're able please review that one

[@mikehalfmoonmullins404]

Me personally roto molded all the way for durability . always have a seat at my kids sporting events and ice cold tea at hand . Happy cinco de mayo brittany and Charlie

[@CoolersOnSale]

Yea, we agree. We definitely like the durability above all. They take a beating on camping trips and keep going.

[@chamaco7500]

I don’t see the links you spoke about in the video I’m really trying to figure out which one of these three I should get: 1) Igloo Quantum 2) Igloo BMX Or the Lifetime Price is good on all Just need some good ice retention for road trips and some durability and easy of mobility for beach / lake

[@mikeebersole5435]

I have several roto molded coolers. All are great. Many have been dropped and fallen off my truck. One a bear tried to greet in. They are the way to go if you hunt like I do 5 to 10 days staying in the mountain.

[@jedjade4002]

On your site it shows that Lifetime Coolers with "Up To 9 Days" and the Igloo BMX with "Up To 7.5 Days" So which is right, what you're saying in this video, or what it says on your site? Here you claim the Igloo is better. It also says that the Igloo Quantum with wheels has 7.75 days, which would be longer.

[@CoolersOnSale]

This article (and the video test in the article) should answer all your questions :www.coolersonsale.com/ultimate-ice-challenge-results/

[@NHseacoast]

Nice 👍. Can you review RTIC Hard-sided coolers?

[@CoolersOnSale]

Coming Soon.

[@rickbrown8865]

Please test Rural King’s Lincoln Outfitters 65 qt

[@CoolersOnSale]

We can add it to the list. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@kevinbley2659]

Thanks for the video. I have my eye on the igloo or lifetime and your recommendations are a big help. Have you ever heard of the brand Everbuilt? Apparently it’s exclusively from Home Depot. There is quite a think wall between the storage space and the outer perimeter of the cooler (about 2 in.) and I wonder if that would extend days of ice, or if it just a design decision. They are about 90-100 for the 28qt.

[@CoolersOnSale]

I will check it out. It's on our list!

[@TheChattanoogaBandit]

Does anyone know anything about Blue coolers? Any good?

[@tayloru8282]

It's been a while since you've reviewed any Canyon Coolers... Anything coming soon?

[@CoolersOnSale]

Yes, we need to test a larger size. Many people have been asking about it. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Bryxn-dg2bk]

@@CoolersOnSale hey im thinking of picking up the canyon cooler 55, but I would like to see a review or test of it. I know you reviewed the 35, but did you ever test the 55? Can you link the video where you review the bigger one if you did?

[@ElBarbaNegra1]

Any chance you could review the Costco coho cooler ?it’s a roto molded cooler for 119.00

[@peacegardenpress4843]

Looking for a true 20qt - 26qt thats great on ice retention. Working sun up to sun down all summer. I really like the tall design of the Pelican 20 but feel like theres something better out there. Amybody have a personal cooler they recommend?

[@CoolersOnSale]

Does it only need to hold ice for the duration of one day? If so, there are many cheaper options. Check out the lifetime 28: www.coolersonsale.com/lifetime-cooler-review-28-55-77-qt-coolers/

[@karlm6525]

Try the everbilt 26-quart that's the smallest they make now from Home Depot very good cooler

[@JuanGarcia-ej8hc]

Hello C.O.S, i was wondering what kind I'd thermometer you using and where can I get in, most go from 50° - to like 400° and I was looking for a freezer one.

[@InternetOblivion]

Try the Monoprice emperor series!

[@CoolersOnSale]

Added to our list. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@willperry8644]

What is the temperature where you test these? In farenheight please

[@CoolersOnSale]

Yes, F°

[@gstrek1]

Right now, the Engel 65 is on sale on Amazon for $226. I really want to pull the trigger because of your good reviews in the past, but am worried about the lower ratings on Amazon and the many poor reviews. Do you still like your Engel?

[@CoolersOnSale]

We definitely still love our Engel. We use the 50qt frequently. I'm not sure why the low ratings, each size is a bit different. We haven't tested the 65 yet.

[@adampickard2741]

I saw no reviews of the Ozark Trail 26

[@someone6964]

I've always wondered why he runs the mic line up his pants kinda weird

[@eduardoaguilar967]

I have a orca 58 and it can only hold ice for about 4 days what I'm i doing wrong .

[@bears197634]

I thought the Igloo Quantum 52 won the best budget cooler?

[@AlexMontilla]

That's what I was wondering too.

[@joeluis2455]

Please help. Im debating on a lifetime 28 or igloo 25. The 3 qts difference doesn’t matter to me. But which one holds ice longer? If I understood right u said the igloo is the best budget cooler. What exactly does that mean? Lol NVM i went to ur chart TIA

[@ronvosick8253]

Go with the Lifetime.

[@BLUENOSE1022]

when are you going to test RTIC Coolers

[@CoolersOnSale]

It's coming soon. We will be testing a 65 qt RTIC.

[@DANIAC262]

Why no rtic reviews?

[@AV8R_1]

This is a three-year-old video, and the BMX 52 is under $100? I just saw BMX 52 at Dick‘s sporting goods today, in 2022, and it’s over $150

[@rickster2929]

Just bought one on Amazon for $99

[@RYCJK]

Igloo Imx 70 please. Kind regards from Hamburg, Germany

[@gstrek1]

Hey, thanks again for these awesome videos. You do such a great job. If you don’t mind, I would value your opinion on whether the Engel 65 is worth the extra $150+ over the Lifetime 55. What leads me to these is that they are comparatively lighter weight for their size and prefer these type of latches. Any thoughts between these two?

[@CoolersOnSale]

It really depends on what youll be using the cooler for. If youre going to be sliding around the back of your truck, camping, fishing, etc, you might want the Engel. The Lifetime is much more susceptible to scratching, scuffs etc. Having said that, the lifetime is a really good value. Both will hold ice for longer than most need. It really is a personal preference.

[@CR-ur2lg]

Magellan?

[@clarkansas6590]

Good info

[@CoolersOnSale]

Thank you!

[@darlingtonjonesimagery9247]

Wow this was such a good channel. Wonder what happened

[@CoolersOnSale]

We're backkkkk! check out our recent videos

[@markcatalano3770]

Love all your videos and i have one question, IF you had to buy one cooler any size any cost what would it be??????

[@CoolersOnSale]

Hmmmm, thats a really tough one honestly. It depends on what I'd be doing. It's hard to argue with the performance set forth by Kong and Otterbox.

[@skye1212]

Of course there is ice retention and then there is durability. Don't want to be buying another $99 cooler every year or two.

[@JustOutHereTinkering]

I do get the buy once cry once mentality but I have never broken a cooler, I don't beat them up that bad. I have a $30 cooler I've had for 10 years. Doesn't hold ice for 10 days but still functions like the day I bought it... I suppose if you are hard on your coolers I could see spending the extra money for the durability, but for me I have never had that issue...

[@santostejeda6549]

I don't know how they do it but ice really last one or two days.. I think is a lie I live in Houston tx.

[@MrBendayho]

Who needs a week of ice?🤷🏼‍♂️

[@JustOutHereTinkering]

Camping.... hurricanes when we lose power....

[@p-mac5969]

Multiday fishing trips in the middle of nowhere.

[@cobbler88]

Yes. Something seems a little oxymoronic about the phrase, "$100 budget cooler" to a lot of folks.

[@mixedchickULike]

You must be poe.

Lifetime cooler is not worth the money and does not I repeat does not hold ice for 7 days. Doesn’t hold ice for 2 days even. 55 quart $150 at Walmart. Save your money and buy a cooler that works

[@holycroc20]

There's Ice retention, and then there's 98% water and enough cubes to fit in your palm. If you can count the number of cubes, that's not ice retention. Any beverages sitting in water with enough cubes to count isn't gonna be that cold very long or already has lost it's coldness.....

[@CoolersOnSale]

Again, the point of these videos is to show the best cooler for longevity. We have to show the results to the end.

[@JackRR15]

I disagree, very cold water is as good.

[@handsydirector4862]

Thumbs up

[@CoolersOnSale]

Thanks!

[@cabbyhubby]

"Holds ice 7 days" .....yea, right.....come to Texas, I'll prove you wrong

[@CoolersOnSale]

Ahh yes, normally it's Arizonians claiming the same. The point of the test is to show which cooler holds ice longer. If i wanted to show a cooler holding ice for 2 weeks, I'd leave it in the shade, as most would do when actually using a cooler. The point is to give an idea as to which performs better under the same conditions.

[@cabbyhubby]

@@CoolersOnSale ...I've got the cheaper roto molded off brand cooler, I use 3 bags of ice per week in the summer, With the old foam coolers we used a bag of ice per day ......I should of bought me a hotel style ice machine 30 years ago and be done with it, too old now to make the investment worth while.