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expired Posted by RLY18 • May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023 10:11 AM
RTIC Memorial Day Sale: Select Hard Cooler, Soft Cooler, Drinkware Products
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Why not just buy a backup non LG fridge / freezer at that point and just hope both your fridge don't fail at the same time?
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I also have an older version of their their 20-can soft pack cooler with the SidePack Deluxe add-on and it's my go-to cooler. So versatile and just the right size for day trips. It's been extremely durable and surprised me for being a soft-side cooler.
Also have several of their tumblers and they've been great for 5+ years
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From my limited research so far, it seems like how well a cooler can hold ice has some proportion to how large the cooler is + quality of gaskets + thickness of insulation + color. I have watched several review videos and seems like the relative size of the cooler is a big determining factor.
What has been helpful is to look at the relative weight of the cooler empty as some of the brands mentioned are extremely heavy before you put anything in it. This is why I started looking at wheeled coolers.
Also one of the annoying things about the Yeti Tundra Haul is that they don't sell dividers or baskets for that specific model. You can buy them third party on Amazon but the total cost of ownership goes up significantly. When Yeti was the only option around, they made sense. Now that there are so many options out there that have comparable performance, you really are buying Yeti for the brand/luxury factor like buying a Gucci bag. So what I am looking for is value proposition (performance + features + price) and RTIC sorta makes sense. I am debating on whether to pick up a CaterGATER though because you can get a huge cooler for a much cheaper price than RTIC coolers.
You're also right about the dizzying array of cooler brands out there, and of course most all of them are made in China. Several use the same vendor and slap their sticker on it, that's the only difference. Cordova is a decently priced brand to look at if you are looking to buy USA-made (made in Idaho), and they are having a sale right now too. I haven't purchased one of their coolers but they do seem to be well reviewed.
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You're also right about the dizzying array of cooler brands out there, and of course most all of them are made in China. Several use the same vendor and slap their sticker on it, that's the only difference. Cordova is a decently priced brand to look at if you are looking to buy USA-made (made in Idaho), and they are having a sale right now too. I haven't purchased one of their coolers but they do seem to be well reviewed.
Super heavy when full of ice.
No real wheel kit unless you want to spend almost the same price as the cooler.
Ice doesn't last very long unless you pre freeze the cooler by putting ice in several hours before hand to drop the internal temp. Took it camping in 90 degree heat and had to refill ice daily.
On th plus side it does come with a divider that doubles as an ice pack and a heavy duty basket to keep things out of the ice.
I'm sure there are better ones out there for this price.
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