Five Day Ice Challenge, Coolers: Yeti, Grizzly, Pelican, Engel, Igloo, Canyon, Siberian, & More

Five Day Ice Challenge brought to you by: www.coolersonsale.com
We tested the top names in the high end roto-molded cooler industry to see just how long they could hold ice. Is it worth spend the extra $100+ to get that name brand cooler? Our results may change your mind.
All coolers were pre chilled for 24 hours prior to the test beginning.
Coolers Tested:
▶Yeti Tundra 45: amzn.to/1WDaRfh
▶Grizzly Coolers 40 Q: amzn.to/1Tf7bAt
▶Engel Deep Blue Series 50 Q: amzn.to/1Tf7fjK
▶Pelican ProGear Elite 45Q: amzn.to/1WDaWQ6
▶Igloo Sportsman Series 40Q: amzn.to/1Tf7lIh
▶Igloo Sportsman Series 55Q: amzn.to/1ZIM9dj
▶Canyon Coolers Outfitter Series 35Q: amzn.to/1WDb9mv
▶Siberian Coolers 85 Q: amzn.to/1WDbdT7
▶Orca Coolers 58Q: amzn.to/1WDbx4g
Results: As you'll see in the video, some of the more expensive coolers such as Yeti and Grizzly did not hold ice as long as Pelican and Engel. Therefore we cannot say that spending that extra money on a name brand cooler (unless you are after than name brand only) is not worth it when it comes to ice retention. Watch for day by day progression over the five days of how each cooler performed. Below is a list of the results from top to bottom of best performing:
1. Orca Coolers 58Q: amzn.to/1WDbx4g
2.Pelican ProGear Elite 45Q: amzn.to/1WDaWQ6
3. Siberian Coolers 85 Q: amzn.to/1WDbdT7
4. Canyon Coolers Outfitter Series 35Q: amzn.to/1WDb9mv
5. Engel Deep Blue Series 50 Q: amzn.to/1Tf7fjK
6. Igloo Sportsman Series 55Q: amzn.to/1ZIM9dj
7. Igloo Sportsman Series 40Q: amzn.to/1Tf7lIh
8. Yeti Tundra 45: amzn.to/1WDaRfh
9. Grizzly Coolers 40 Q: amzn.to/1Tf7bAt
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▶Updated Test July 2017: bit.ly/2v34QnT These coolers lasted *8.5 Days!* Kysek 52.8Qt: amzn.to/2tOwbXi Siberian Alpha Series 65Qt: amzn.to/2si3ksx

[@joeweatherly6881]

Rtic cooler is what I meant.

[@albeebuzzin]

Absolutely superb technical analysis! This is the exact sort of video I aim to make soon: tailored for the engineer-minded who want to get the most of their gear.

[@1992pv]

Why don't you test rtic coolers?

[@weaverjoshuab]

NEXT TIME WEIGH ICE AT END OF CHALLENGE TO COMPARE RESULTS!

[@TubeYou7]

You should try the guide gear line of coolers from Sportsman's Guide.

[@michaelwilliamssanchez1065]

My dad gave me a yeti for christmas but I use my Rubbermaid above anything else . 1.) because beer doesn't last more than a day . 2.) I don't have to worry about anyone stealing my Rubbermaid lol

[@victorsanchez3469]

True that

[@reddevildds]

Mike william can I have your Yeti, then?

[@michaelbauer7052]

Mike, very much agree, I bought my Coleman from Walmart and I can buy a ton of beer and groceries to put in it instead of wasting it on a yeti that has a high probability of getting stolen.

[@theoriginalbillholt]

If your Rubbermaid is fully stocked, it stands a chance of being stolen.

[@shadeshiest22]

Mike william lock n chain or bike lock to tree/truck ==problem solved for less that 5$

[@ksmoose920]

So many people nit picking about how this video was done. It's a video about ice melting. We're not curing cancer here.

[@CoolersOnSale]

Hahaha YES! right on Motard, nailed it. Thank you for understanding. Never thought Id need a rocket science degree to test ice melting....

[@shekharmoona544]

Coolers On Sale thank you amen.

[@billymacktexasdetective5827]

You don't need a rocket science degree to test melting ice, just use the same amount of ice in each cooler, that's all. Ever hear of a BTU? Any cooler that has more ice than others has an advantage over those with less. It really isn't that complicated....

[@CoolersOnSale]

We did exactly that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2i7gnRvZtRnidk Or if different amounts of ice were used we *weighed the ice of each cooler* here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZOphKqHjtNgo7s

[@roberts7263]

Will Fisher j

[@tannerrienbolt3143]

If I spend $400 for a cooler that thing better produce ice

[@slowboicarclub]

Ok boomer

[@kaythe5009]

Omg I wish I could like this comment more than once I love it

[@nope1761]

Tanner Rienbolt u sound like A bitch

[@joshcote7983]

You are not kidding that's mental

[@desireeduncan6768]

I was disappointed with the yeti I bought for my boyfriend..didnt even hold ice for a full day...

[@hanifnejad]

Don`t know why am even watching this i don`t even have a car or a boat

[@ieatgodmeat]

Insulation doesn't mean much if your gasket doesn't seal. No matter the brand, they all vary. Stick a flashlight in your cooler and close it. Observe for light shining through. (if your gasket is permanently glued into place, you're S.O.L) If light shines through in any areas pull the gasket out and place a "worm" of rolled plumbers putty under said area to push the gasket out in that area. Replace gasket, and sit on the cooler to form the plumbers putty under the gasket. Unfortunately, no company can put out 100% perfect seals every time, sometimes its better to just modify something yourself. Plumbers putty doesn't cure or harden so you wouldn't be voiding any warranty. Many of these tests and results are inconstant and I believe gasket performance is the reason, yet you never hear this issue discussed.

[@Hypercube9]

Protip: Instead of buying bags of ice, fill a few Ziploc bags with water and leave them in your freezer. They will last far longer than cubes and won't get your food all wet. Also, they will take up space in your freezer so you'll save energy during the year as the otherwise empty space won't have to be cooled down every time you open the door. Plus, if your power ever goes out, they will save the rest of your food. One time, I was at a 3 day concert with a girl who was hot so I gave her one of the bags of water with the huge ice cube still in it and she loved it. She put her feet on it and it cooled her right down! This could actually save a life if you have a friend who's overheated! Protip #2: I knew a guy who put a couple pieces of aluminum foil over the top of his cooler before he closed it. It supposedly kept the cold air in better so you could just open the cover then pull up a corner to grab what you wanted. Also, I imagine it would also work as a radiant barrier if your cooler is going to be sitting in the sun for any length of time. You should buy two different color coolers of the exact same brand and test if having a light color that reflects more light actually makes the ice last longer.

[@CoolersOnSale]

Thanks for the pro tips, we actually tested block ice vs cubed, vs dry ice. Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYa5ZaKthq2Lis0

[@mattf9076]

Fantastic Hypercube!

[@CrJediKnight]

I freeze bottles of water. They last quite a while and by the time they melt, you have water to drink.

[@mp412cutube]

Was she hot or was she HOT?

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

@@mp412cutube same question

[@chasingthesun745]

3 days for a $10-$20 cooler is pretty good in my book.

[@sewashburn0529]

It would have been interesting to see an old metal Coleman like we grew up with in the mix.

[@colbynarramore6498]

these guys are really into coolers

[@askurmom1]

Colby Narramore or dick.

[@gavinblak23]

Colby Narramore apparently so are we

[@rpm12091]

Colby Narram

[@ericpark8956]

status symbol

[@jtwimages]

they are pretty cool tho

[@STEVEM730]

I find it funny that you had to bring them inside each night, to keep someone from stealing them I assume. In my opinion this makes the igloo a clear winner. I'd like to see a test where you put the coolers out on the street overnight and see which one last the longest.

[@Whigu]

I live in Finland... I just put my beer outside and it get colds... even at summer sadly :-/

[@ryanneyland2997]

I understand your pain... just the complete opposite down here in south Texas aka Houston. 70 degrees (f) on Christmas!

[@3Hose]

Glad to see the Igloo I just bought is a contender for the money I paid. ~$100 and still had plenty of ice compared to coolers costing nearly 3X as much.

[@goldstaroutfitters2475]

As a Registered Maine Guide leading 10 day canoe trips on the Allagash River, I use the Cabela's Polar Cap® Equalizer Cooler and routinely will have ice (starting with block ice) after 7 -9 days on the water. I have found nothing that compares. They are heavy and expensive, but fit perfectly across the gunnels of Old Town XL Tripper Canoes and hold ice for the duration, which is a game changer for diet options on long trips. Great video, thanks....

[@leonidas6134]

Adapted to warm drinks, Ive saved hundreds!

[@CoolersOnSale]

ha ha, thats one way to save!

[@walkerjoe651]

NOW that's funny 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@mr.rogers9319]

Just think of all the warm beer you can have with all the money you saved from not buying a cooler. Genius !! LMAO

[@reed2915]

I've also invested experience point into drinking warm drinks. Also keeps people from drinking them.

[@Dauntless.steadfast.fortitude]

Enjoy your warm drinks & rotting, spoiling food....some of us use coolers for food....not just drinks & who likes curled milk ?? we go camping with an extra cooler with ice only just to top off other coolers or drinks

[@shoebert31]

$400 for a cooler? That ice better not ever melt ffs

[@STEVEM730]

It should make ice!

[@elchango8862]

Go be poor somewhere else shoebert31

[@danermanerkider]

Echo Deuce Yeah, fuck his wiser financial choices

[@mike.tag.autosport]

Echo Deuce LOL!!! that sounds like something Carter Pewterschmidt would say!

[@augustusulmst148]

Septic Society I must be smart then cause my room temp is 110

[@melaniexoxo]

I love my Orca. It kept food ice cold sitting in my closed up minivan in 100 degree heat for 2 days.

[@CoolersOnSale]

Awesome to hear.

[@ranny3507]

I think what most people forget is that Yeti’s are very durable, its not just about keeping stuff cold, its also about not falling apart.

[@empresswarrior6534]

The little red Rubbermaid always gives me a blast to the past. That was at every lake kickback in the 90s!

[@cleetusbludson3206]

anyone know who brought us this 5 cooler challenge? Kidding, Good video coolersonsale.com

[@patrickray7434]

I love these cooler tests, but one thing I never see tested/tried is something I used to do years ago with a Yeti 160qt (back when it was basically Yeti or nothing). I traveled extensively and I'd leave my Yeti in the back of my Ford Explorer all the time through heat/cold/etc. One of my tricks was to stop off at Publix and buy a block of Dry Ice and toss it in the bottom of the cooler, close the lid and give it an hour. After that, I'd hit up Sam's Club and toss in about 120lbs of ice (these were 30lb bags they sold) and I'd wait an hour. After my ice was sufficiently frozen as hard as it was going to get from the dry ice I'd load in a couple of cases worth of water and all of my food. Dry ice obviously pre-cools the cooler drastically. Ice on top is insulated underneath by the dry ice but the cooler doesn't get cold enough to freeze your food and drinks, because the ice itself is insulating your food/drinks from -109F temps. That Yeti would hold ice for 2-3 weeks in the winter and 7-10 days in the summer, sometimes sitting in the back of that SUV baking in 120F-130F temps. I'm a HUGE fan of pre chilling coolers and the contents that go into them, but if you have a large cooler, it's cheaper to buy dry ice from Publix @1.50/lb than it is to buy a bunch of ice, drain and then fill up with more ice. If you need to get as much longevity out of your ice as possible, buy a large cooler, pre-chill with ample dry ice and pack it with as much ice and pre-chilled products as possible. These days, almost all of these coolers are close enough to being the same as each other. If you're worried about day 5 vs day 6, buy the cheaper cooler and buy a chunk of dry ice. You don't need an entire block, I just went that route because mine was so large, and the temps so extreme.

[@carolannea7861]

Thank you for doing this! A real person with an honest review.

[@CoolersOnSale]

-Best Of The Best Coolers *JUNE 2017 UPDATE:* kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2rdlZ6chNCDn6c

[@daleburton1788]

Bears are smart. Watched a movie the other day about two bears stealing picnic baskets. They came up with some amazing ideas to get picnic baskets.

[@CALCOBRA94]

You took the time to make this video to inform the fans and everyone alike, HATS OF TO YOU, sir!!!

[@goldwinger5434]

About fifteen or twenty years ago when I was a Scout leader, one of the assistant Scoutmaster in my son's troop had a Coleman cooler that he'd take to summer camp filled with ice and soda for the adults. At the end of the week, that thing still had a ton of ice in it. Cost much less than a Yeti too.

[@derickponce-sanchez772]

Thank you for putting results in description. Much respect.

[@d.wilson1402]

Watching this makes me happy I save half of my cash and bought an RTIC cooler.

[@johnmccue9755]

Same

[@AbideinChristFully]

huhhh those are $269 for a 45???

[@AbideinChristFully]

oh ok I found them cheaper than that but stilllllllllllllllllll

[@copwatcheria-il6299]

That Dude There I got a 110 for 239.99, just got to watch for sales... I gave RTIC 30 and 40oz tumblers for christmas. Well received. These are not cheap coolers but they work great

[@ehrinlarsen3038]

I got an Rtic as well and noticed immediately that they didn't test one. Love my Rtic cups and cooler.

[@2manytoyz123]

Thanks for the test. Because the price of these things are usually outrageous, I bought an Engel AC/DC Portable Tri-Voltage Fridge/Freezer for about $650 on sale. I never have to buy ice again. I turn the dial a little more, it'll make ice. My primary use is for camping, but it also is our emergency fridge during power outages caused by tropical storms and hurricanes. Just another alternative to a $$ cooler and ice.

[@vegasheat71]

Wow you think consumer reports would have been the ones have to do a such a thorough report. Good job! This was very helpful on which one to pick.

[@CoolersOnSale]

Thank you!

[@mikescooling]

The $10 coolers seems to be the best value by far.

[@hachi-rokuperformancegroup3987]

Real world testing here in Arizona is about 2 day 3 if you find a good shady spot but yeti is great for 4wheeling and worth the money

[@CoolersOnSale]

See the updated version here in much hotter temps: www.coolersonsale.com/ultimate-ice-challenge-results/#1

[@timcox4046]

what is funny is people will spend 500 on a cooler to take out for one day when a bag of ice is like 2 bucks

[@Absdg50]

+Tim Cox well when you spend thousands to harvest wild game, you want to protect your investment

[@exploresouthwest]

Some of us believe that if you can just go down the street to pickup a second bag of ice you're not really camping yet. 5 days without human contact is an average excursion, short for some. Usually you need powered refrigeration or chucking dry-ice in to keep food cold between ice stations.

[@timcox4046]

No i get that im talking about the 80% that buy it for the name that just goes out on lake for the afternoon

[@exploresouthwest]

+Tim Cox Yeah, I keep around some of my old coolers just for tailgate parties and stuff like that.

[@bobbyb608]

+Tim Cox believe it or not, but some people make more money than you and have no problem with buying a high end cooler for basic cooler needs

[@midkiddle]

I'm curious on a head to head RTIC vs Pelican.

[@koston777]

That cheap red Rubbermade cooler won already, cause its got beers in it. Also having even just bit of ice left on day 4 is all good for most people anyways.

[@austinbell1044]

most

[@stronzer59]

Hey LeeROBD ,I'm trying to understand your logic here. We Bro's in Oz like a Beer or Three and I can tell you now when you are 500 miles from the nearest Ice joint in any direction these suckers are all useless. On 120 degree summer days in less than 36 hours you'd be drinking Sahara conditioned Brews. We roll 20 beers a day on average so as soon as the Hot replacements go in that Ice is Shagged.

[@towermonkey2000]

And it was probably only rated as a 3 day cooler. So a lot cheaper and went 1 day over rating

[@charlesgiraffe8138]

Ed Evans Get an ice machine?

[@jimbob9631]

Came to the comments to see how many you tube scientists decided to pick apart the testing methods as if it actually matters, was not disappointed.

[@CoolersOnSale]

Ha Ha, yes NASA missed out on a lot of good scientist. Next round of space station occupants can be found here.

[@chup1971]

Lol yeah. They make up any excuse to verify they spent too much money on a yeti lol.

[@carolinaridgerat]

My results with grizzly coolers have been great! In addition to keeping ice longer than my buddy’s yeti my grizzly has a LIFETIME warranty with replaceable latches for when the rubber rips. All rubber exposed to the sun will eventually wear out, I had a set to wear out and grizzly sent me five latches free of charge. The rubber feet on the bottom prevents it from sliding all over the back of my truck too. To each their own but I’ll be a grizzly customer for life since my cooler will keep ice for a week straight with no problem!

[@JonnyDIY]

Whoda thunk watching Ice Melt would be so entertaining :)

[@ritadavison4857]

This is invaluable information for those of us living in our vehicles full time. Thank you!!!

[@CoolersOnSale]

Thanks for watching. See the updated test results here: www.coolersonsale.com/ultimate-ice-challenge-results/#2

[@larryrankine8088]

I recently purchased a Tundra 65 and filled it up with beer and ice for Super bowl. Cooler was inside at room temperature (68-70). What was left of the beer remained ice cold for over a week and there was plenty of ice left too. Aside from the price I've been a very happy camper with all my Yeti stuff!

[@htfpdotcomdotau]

That is a really clever idea, showing the cans on top on the ice give an immediate visual cue as to how the ice is melting, great work guys

[@chronicawareness9986]

damn this guy is rich in coolers... look at that collection he has its like instead of collecting exotic cars hes got these bad ass coolers..

[@CoolersOnSale]

Ha ha, #priorities!

[@BuckI2Bdad]

Pro tip, when using ANY cooler with beverages. 1st, place the beverages the bottom of said cooler. 2nd, place ice on top of beverages to cover. 3rd, fill cooler with as much water to bring water level within an inch of cooler top rail. This procedure ensures ice cold beverages, probably not for 5 days but how often do you need beverages cold for 5 days in a row

[@erickfernandez8485]

in reality the cheap rubbermaid coller won 3 days and still had ice costing about 10 or 20 times less than those 400+ coolers ill stick to my rubbermade 20 bucks well spent

[@laineydiamond]

Drill holes in it and fill it with spray foam and I bet it lasts even longer.

[@yourface3154]

lainey marie They're already insulated...

[@cup_and_cone]

Triston Charge - The sides are, but they're thin. The lid is hollow and uninsulated.

[@ChaseA185]

@@yourface3154 if you add extra foam they are basically the same as a yeti.

[@Jonathan-rf5cp]

Well no, in reality you wont open your cooler just once a day and you wont be filling it strictly with prechilled items. What this test comes down to is that, assuming a linear model of melt vs time, the rotomolded coolers keep ice twice as long. That means that if youre in conditions where your ice may last just 6 hrs in a rubbermaid, itll go for 12 in one of the rotomolded coolers. May or may not be important for you.

[@BassWhoopinFishingTeam]

Orca is the best! Love their coolers!

[@FloridaRaider]

meh... you could just buy a $40 Coleman xtreme cooler. Keeps your stuff cold for 4-5 days, weighs a lot less, cost MUCH less, and you don't have to worry about anyone stealing it. It does it's job - keeps your stuff cold..anything more is just showing off.

[@katchfishy]

POS

[@pcmountaindog]

Money is not the issue and 4 -5 days is nothing try 20 when it's over 100 ever day. Cold for as long as possible is the issue. Take an 18 day trip down the Colorado River in July when temps are 105 every single day. You need the best. Build the ice up in an ice house over 10 days before leaving. Load vacuum sealed foods, more water, you want a solid block of ice with sealed frozen foods in the block. Leave a small amount of space for dry ice on top. Seal the cooler. Some of our coolers don't get opened until the second week of the trip. Always drain the water off the ice. Water sloshing around in the cooler generates energy and will melt ice faster then the air that gets in when drained. Think this stuff doesn't matter, what's an ice cold beer worth with a steak dinner 2 weeks after launching when it's 105. We pay big money for these coolers and for good reason.

[@redshaftedflicker]

That's great, you're in the top 1% of extreme badasses. All I want is a cold Keystone Ice at the end of a long fucking days work.

[@zune911]

only rafters get it I guess. ill spend 1000 on a cooler to have ice on day 10 for my cocktail.

[@pcmountaindog]

True, for an afternoon they are out of place when just an ice bucket will work. Both have their place and cost needs to be factored into the length of time the ice needs to last.

[@richavic4520]

I bought a Pelican, 65 I think. It's been a success as far as performance and better than half the price of Yeti. Your test verified my choice. Thanks!

[@jaywarren3505]

Thank you so much for the detailed description!

[@TylerD600]

The larger the ice is the longer it keeps. Crushed ice is colder because it has a total higher surface area than cubed. However, crushed iced melts more quickly. This may be why the orca cooler seemed to keep so long as it looks like the ice cubes are larger

[@Sotolomus]

it is currently 2:23 in the morning and i watched this entire video.

[@CoolersOnSale]

Ha ha awesome! Quality middle of the night entertainment.

[@texan2560]

This was a great video. Would be great to do another one with the newest versions of these products just in case anybody has made any technical enhancements to their product. This is 6 years old now.

[@badger0888]

Amazing channel with the best tests I've seen. Keep up the great work.

[@CoolersOnSale]

Thanks!

[@connermcconville3630]

the man has over $1,000 dollars in premium coolers and he says he uses the $40 rubber maid when hes out on his boat chillin

[@CoolersOnSale]

Ha ha, this was many many moons ago. We have since upgraded.

[@Mario-fq5ws]

Ok were gonna drain the water now...*talks for 40 seconds*....so yeah let's get right into the ice results by draining these coolers....*talks for another minute and a half*

[@samquince5482]

Super informative! Just ordered a Pelican for our upcoming week-long camping trip. :)

[@jesusrocha9856]

I work in construction, so as long as my water, Gatorade stays cold all day I'm good. Plus we have a industrial ice machine at the warehouse so we always have ice.

[@IFHSP2]

This is a great video. If I can suggest one more test...tip it over while there is water in it. Many reviews I've read about the igloo, is it leaks if it tips over. I would like to see what coolers retain water when tipped. Thanks again for the awesome video. I actually bought the igloo sportsman 20 and very happy so far.

[@bluscraps]

like my "Icehole" cooler. still pricey but holds ice very well. had ice left at day 7 here in central texas. and central texas made.

[@CoolersOnSale]

Will have to add this to the list. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@monadamus42]

Great review! Thanks guys!

[@dap5790]

Picked up a 20qt copy of the Yeti for $20 at ALDI a month ago. Works like a champ.

[@CoolersOnSale]

What brand?

[@jasonseifried7192]

Great job buddy. Sometimes the most expensive coolers ain’t the best. I always research anything I buy. Yes even on coolers I don’t care about the name but what’s going to last the longest. But then again I could always just purchase more ice. Lol

[@ziggystardust1751]

I drink my beer unchilled. Keeps me humble.

[@christopherbutz1841]

Are you from Alaska?

[@johnnyrogers8943]

feels good to buy something from people who really know what they doing I will buy my next cooler from you guys that's for sure thank you

[@ahahn02]

thank you for this! was shopping for cooler!

[@chaddesantis4191]

Just one time I want to see how an old steel Coleman does in one of these challenges against all these $500 coolers. You can get a brand new one in stainless for less than 1/3 of the price, I guarantee it will hold it's own, and it's got a bottle opener on the side.

[@willgoogwalker2586]

Great test, too bad the coolers get different shading from the trees making the results questionable. At the very start of the video you can see the coolers on the right are shadowed and the ones on the left aren't. In the final results, the coolers on the right (shaded side) in general did better than the coolers on the left (unshaded side).

[@tastetravelcuriously2531]

Just got a 75... should last a life time haha Thanks for the video! I will try to engage with every video I watch, appreciate the content!

[@dcb805]

Have a pelican 45 and 35 both are cheaper than yeti and out perform going away

[@smokinapancake1234]

Thanks for the video. Helped me make a decision on what I want

[@Joe_Blo]

High end coolers with lid seals and strap latches are for mounting on top of vehicles or in back of pickup trucks. The seals prevent air circulation and melted ice water from sloshing out. They might also prevent food odors from attracting critters. Otherwise, a the red rubbermaid is good enough for most situations. Cover it with a $1 space blanket to keep ice a day longer. As an aside, surprised Tesla has not yet marketed a limited edition $1000 red cooler for their fan boys.

[@strongbuildersllc7996]

Great stuff. Thanks so much!!

[@hans-jurgenwiegand7465]

I would be more interested in the temperature of the beer/sodas, even with the ice melted. I also like convenience of being able to carry/pick up & move. Nice to be able to sit on it too!

[@kickinghorse2405]

Yes Ice with water is often colder than just ice alone, so temps can actually go down on 2nd and third days. Leaching the water in seems the route to go if not replacing ice as you go.

[@blissfuljoy6049]

Yes! I was hoping for temps, not just how the ice melts.

[@Stangil1]

Thing is, you are going to use up what ever food is in the cooler in less than 2 days. So you can just get more ice when you get more food. I would guess most people that buy Yetis don't use then more than a day, they just get them to show off.

[@icedink87]

Well if you use the cooler every day you save money in the long run. In theory you buy a bag of ice every 5 days instead of every day. My boring old colman lasts about 4 days and the yeti lasts 5 so if i save like $10 a month on ice it will take 2 years to pay for itself. Not worth it in my opinion

[@wwaldok]

Unless you're carting very expensive & perishable goods in it!

[@danieldwiggins2192]

Not always. I'm part of a (large) group that camps for a week or two at a time, and often have frozen foods for a significant portion of that time (frequently prepared in advance and frozen meals). Only having to do an ice run once or twice during that time can be a major advantage.

[@jimquantic]

This is really useful and for those that point out lack of perfection, do bear in mind this review given FOR FREE. The review is a great start to discussion on coolers. For example, what about the other features? I think WHEELS is a huge part of the deal, and many, maybe most do not have wheels. Watch your back without wheels and I don't care how strong you are, or think you are, carrying one of these fully loaded is not way to prove it, just a good way to get hurt. How about trays and partitions? That can matter a whole lot. And empty weight, let's say you are only going out for the day, any cooler can handle that so why not use the lightest cooler, with wheels? And don't forget price, why pay for more than you need?

[@CoolersOnSale]

Thank you! You nailed it.

[@OscarMartinez-rw7tt]

when I go camping for a weekend Friday-Sunday, I put my food in a Coleman extreme 70 quart, and my drinks in another ice chest. Keep the cooler in the shade and don't open it that much only when getting food for lunch dinner it will keep the ice for the whole trip. No need for a $400 yeti!

[@DirectCurrent4u]

I just use a 5 gallon bucket with a lid! And it works just fine...

[@CoolersOnSale]

Hey, whatever works, works!

[@christopherbutz1841]

Does your beer smell like pickles?

[@ourscamplife5210]

Glad I never jumped on the Yeti Bandwagon! Good cooler but not worth the money at all. Thanks for doing This!

[@themofo1111]

I have a Siberian cooler. It works fantastic. But keep this in mind. If the weather is hot and your family is drinking a lot, and you have to add more drinks to the cooler that aren’t PRE-CHILLED (warm or room temp), you WILL be adding more ice. When you add in warm cans or bottles, you will be melting your ice at a much faster rate. If you can, add them early in the morning, when the drinks have cooled to the outside cooler temps. The more expensive coolers not only hold ice longer but they are built to be more durable.

[@bobfalse9428]

Great video, thanks for making this! I would suggest adding an Orion cooler to the mix since I am interested in buying one. Or maybe a different size Vibe cooler too.

[@CoolersOnSale]

+bob false Hey Bob, the Orion just arrived. It is the best looking cooler in the mix thats for sure! Video Review and ice challenge coming soon! Stay Tuned.

[@jroberts2535]

Went on a 3 day fishing trip and spent nearly $40 on ice refilling “cheap” coolers. The average weekender douche that “has to have” a yeti to keep their beer cold is well... a douche, but if used regularly for camping, fishing, and keeping other game cold I could see the practicality of spending up for a cooler. It would eventually pay for itself.

[@scottpecora371]

Couple questions: did you ever record the temperatures of the exteriors of the ice chests and how much difference the color makes? It seems to me that although nice appearing a dark colored cooler would be defeating the purpose? Have you compared the Cabelas brand ice chests? Also anyone tested a plane non plastic Styrofoam ice chest? When I was a kid we took an 18 day private airplane trip from Seattle clear to the Arctic Ocean and Yukon Territories along with two other private planes. Weight was of course of paramount concern so my father bought two (likely) 50qt plain Styrofoam coolers, pre-froze everything, put down some newspaper and 5lbs of dry ice (frozen Co2) and sealed them with duct tape and never opened the second cooler until day 11. Everything was still frozen solid! As we used up the food we just gave the coolers to some of the local people. Over the years I saw my father do this many times on different trips and once the cooler had served it's purpose he always gifted them to someone along the way. So yes YETI'S are really nice quality, along with most of these new generation of ice chests. But $400-800 for a plastic molded, Styrofoam injected ice chest. Seems a tad excessive. Personally it seems to me a bit foolish to waste your money on things like this when you can more wisely invest your money in wine, woman, and song!

[@CoolersOnSale]

Yes we do, you might want to watch an updated test like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2rdlZ6chNCDn6c and we have tested a styrofoam cooler here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4faoYSKeKt5q68

[@Bravo_Two]

Just ordered my KONG 50, thanks for the promo code and comprehensive review! Helped me make my final decision.

[@CoolersOnSale]

Let us know how you like it!

[@Bravo_Two]

Just realized I commented in the wrong video, oops!

[@shante2chaney]

This is so helpful! Thank you

[@CoolersOnSale]

Check out the more recent version here: www.coolersonsale.com/ultimate-ice-challenge-results/#1

[@diastoleny]

"A fool and his money are easily parted"

[@JonnyDIY]

Canyon Coolers are my favorite, but really how long is the average person needing there cooler for? 1-3 days I'd say. And how many times a year? The rest of the time you just have a fancy storage box

[@mamalovesthebeach437]

Thanks for this challenge! I bought my son a 40 qt Orca after seeing this video. He uses the heck out of it and loves it. The only complaint is one of the hinges cracked.

[@CoolersOnSale]

Reach out to Orca customer support, they will likely help out.

[@buddyro5]

Other than that Mrs Lincoln did you enjoy the play

[@victorcastle1840]

Thanks for the test and all the info, we have been wanting .

[@CoolersOnSale]

Thanks for watching!

[@mountainconstructions]

Doesn't the fact that the coolers are of Different Capacity, therefore, different Thermal Mass once fully loaded with Ice, going to give very different results. IE: The larger units will preform much better Anyway, great test, you have them outside in real conditions Most people in the real world would only load them with 2 or 3 frozen 2 ltr bottles or 2 bags of ice, then 48 cans :)

[@CoolersOnSale]

Check this one out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZOphKqHjtNgo7s

[@deanajanda9338]

I've got a yeti, it's great

[@mediagiant1]

Thank you so much for this video

[@amyphone]

It'd be cool to see it every hour open and closing opening closing as you would when you're grabbing drinks for camping

[@tristonlavendar3108]

When you have santa Cokes but it's 90° out 😂

[@CoolersOnSale]

Ha ha, Christmas in FL is usually done with flip flops on. Some years are a little cooler than others.

[@xl6589]

Lol Christmas in SoCal is also done in flip flops, shorts, and tees no joke....with the ac on 🤣

[@rubenvasquez021]

Do the test in Phoenix Az

[@whatever1668]

this is awesome. only thing i would have done differently is rotated the coolers around because it looks like the sun was rising closest to the camera. thanks for doing this. good information

[@bekkchen]

Badass video! I couldnt decide which one i really wanted until i saw ur video! Thanks:)

[@ashton8565]

U should do a RTIC cooler they have been tested better than yeti

[@cdub.91]

Awesome review and very interesting to see. Seems some perform marginally better then others. But a huge factor for me is warranty. Which ones offer lifetime warranty? Cause that should sway buyers a great deal if the top runners are within 10% performance of each other. I know yeti offers a short warranty at 5 years.

[@CoolersOnSale]

Orca offers lifetime warranty and they are consistently among the top performers. This is the one we tested: amzn.to/2QXkuMy

[@rondimedio6991]

Siberian Coolers Lifetime Warranty

[@markzelinski4434]

This is greAt! Thanks for making !🙌🏼

[@maximus78028]

This never crossed my mind but this is interesting info.

[@richardwee9428]

So the $20 cooler went 3+ days and the Dyske went 8.5 days ($379) Really what I get from this is buy the cheapest cooler, because 1. I seldom use a cooler for more than 3 days 2. I can spend the other 359 on beer and ice and 3 nobody is going to steal a $20 cooler and if they do I'm not going to cry about it.

[@CoolersOnSale]

Keep in mind this was during winter months. External temps really reduces ice retention times. We wrote about it here: www.coolersonsale.com/ultimate-ice-challenge-results/

[@richardwee9428]

In my case it only has to last a day at most and in my state we don't see temp about 100 very often. So the $20 cooler is more then enough.

[@d4vidgarr44]

That's right Haha