5-Quart Coleman FlipLid Personal Cooler (red)

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12-09-2019 at 09:25 AM #3

Anyone have thoughts for using this as a sous vide container?

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12-09-2019 at 09:29 AM #4

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Anyone have thoughts for using this to sous vide?

Way too small.

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12-09-2019 at 09:35 AM #5

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Anyone have thoughts for using this as a sous vide container?

I would think its too small. Even if you can get the water level high enough to cook adding bagged food will take up the rest of the space. Not much room left for water. Been looking for something insulated to cook with myself.

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12-09-2019 at 10:49 AM #6

Great for making clear ice for cocktails.

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12-09-2019 at 12:05 PM #7

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Anyone have thoughts for using this as a sous vide container?

Looks exactly like the one I used my Monoprice sous vide cooker with. If you were in the upstate of South Carolina I'd give you mine because I need to get rid of it and I don't have that cooker anymore. For smaller and low volume steaks, etc. it worked great for me.

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12-09-2019 at 12:07 PM #8

For anyone looking to use this as an actual cooler, the insulating abilities are quite poor. The walls are super thin. I had one and found it could barely keep things cold past lunch. Probably decent for storing things, non-cold lunch box, or making clear-ice, etc. but as an actual cooler - the Igloo offerings with double the wall thickness of this work much better at keeping things cold.

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12-09-2019 at 12:15 PM #9

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For anyone looking to use this as an actual cooler, the insulating abilities are quite poor. The walls are super thin. I had one and found it could barely keep things cold past lunch. Probably decent for storing things, non-cold lunch box, or making clear-ice, etc. but as an actual cooler - the Igloo offerings with double the wall thickness of this work much better at keeping things cold.

Are you saying it won't keep your food cold past lunch even with an ice pack? Cause I have found that it will.

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12-09-2019 at 01:53 PM #10

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Anyone have thoughts for using this as a sous vide container?

This one is too small. I would say you need at least 12qt. But, why do you want to use a cooler for sous vide? You can easily buy the rubbermaid plastic container for that purpose. I saw it very cheap on SD recently from amazon

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12-09-2019 at 01:55 PM #11

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This one is too small. I would say you need at least 12qt. But, why do you want to use a cooler for sous vide? You can easily buy the rubbermaid plastic container for that purpose. I saw it very cheap on SD recently from amazon

These are insulated so it will retain heat better, using less power.

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12-09-2019 at 03:49 PM #12

if this in not good for sous vide then a low priced alternative would be appreciated (Link). TIA

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12-09-2019 at 03:57 PM #13

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I would think its too small. Even if you can get the water level high enough to cook adding bagged food will take up the rest of the space. Not much room left for water. Been looking for something insulated to cook with myself.

I modded my Wal-Mart cheapo biggish cooler for brisket

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12-09-2019 at 04:04 PM #14

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Are you saying it won't keep your food cold past lunch even with an ice pack? Cause I have found that it will.

It might work for you and might not for him. Different lunch times, different working conditions, different climates or other variables that factor into the success/failure rate of everything.

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12-09-2019 at 04:11 PM #15

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These are insulated so it will retain heat better, using less power.

I would be concerned using a cooler for sous vide. The materials likely aren't designed with the idea of maintaining extended HIGH temperatures, instead of cold temperatures. The materials might not be safe for food in those conditions. If you're looking for heat retention, maybe look into a thicker steel or cast iron stock pot and fit an insulating cozy on it.

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Product Name:	Coleman FlipLid 5-Quart Cooler, Red [name: actual_color value: actual_color-red]
Product Description:	Get your $20.00 rebate when you spend $100 on Coleman merchandise. Click Here for mail-in coupon. This Coleman 5-Quart Cooler is a useful companion on vacation, picnics or tailgates. It can hold up to six canned beverages. The FlipLid top reverses to become a serving tray with two molded cup holders. This Coleman 6-can cooler with shield has a wide bottom for added stability and a handle for portability. The Thermozone insulation can help keep your drinks cool throughout the day. Coleman 5-Quart Cooler with Shield- Holds six cans. FlipLid top reverses to become a serving tray with two molded cup holders. Wide bottom for added stability. Coleman cooler features Thermozone insulation.
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Assembled Product Dimensions (L x W x H):	8.10 x 10.70 x 7.25 Inches
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