Cheap Coolers- Under $100 Best Budget Cooler For Ice Retention
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The performance set forth by the budget coolers (almost all under $100) was truly amazing. One cooler even advertised 9 days of ice retention which seemed extremely far fetched. Come to find out, several coolers were able to live up to their advertised ice retention times. Several of the coolers below also outlasted roto molded coolers of a comparable size. For the money, these are some of the best coolers you can buy.
Below are the coolers ranked in order. For full review and time: (coming soon)
Coolers Reviewed:
✩✩✩Coolers Under $100✩✩✩
1. Igloo Quantum 52qt ($55): amzn.to/2Ghwkto
2. Igloo MaxCold 62qt ($75): amzn.to/2DgCJEq
3. Igloo BMX 52qt ($89): amzn.to/2PiwcOA
4. Lifetime 28Qt: amzn.to/2nY3Pv8
5. Igloo BMX 25qt ($69) amzn.to/2GizQ6W
6. Igloo Island Breeze 60qt ($64): amzn.to/2DgCZTU
7. Igloo Latitude 60qt ($49): amzn.to/2UHumMY
8. Coleman 60qt ($39) amzn.to/2IqyIl5
9. Coleman 50qt ($40): amzn.to/2DhwtMA
10 Igloo Latitude 50qt ($31): amzn.to/2UJ5Laq
✩✩✩Coolers $150-250✩✩✩
1. Lifetime 77Q ($179): amzn.to/2oBWgdX
2. Igloo Trailmate: amzn.to/2DjU7bv
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Rumor has it those coolers are filled to capacity and have two beverages
Fact.
mikeswain612 👍👍😂😂😂
@@CoolersOnSaleSale sarcasm bro.
Rumor also has it that the ice was broken up as well.
Made in the USA and with a telescopic handle
I like your commitment and advice. It's not cheap buying 20 coolers, the time to review them, and editing the video. Great job.
Thank you for the kind words!
That is amazing in itself, but did he return them afterwards...hmmmmm
@@CoolersOnSale Which one should I go with, Lifetime 77 or Otterbox 65?
I mean, yeah, 'good job editing' but did we really need 7 minutes of watching him put 2 bottles in like 11 coolers? No, not really. One would have done. We want results, a verdict, some progression, not more than half the time has elapsed and he's STILL chucking 2 bottles of water in coolers ffs.
He's got to be sponsored by somebody, I can't imagine he's just buying all these coolers retail
Holy Cow man! The most exacting and extensive cooler review ever. Good to see the scientific method is still alive somewhere in this world. Thank you for the tremendous effort! Though one caveat has to be remembered. The coolers that lasted the longest, started with almost twice as much as ice as the smaller ones. And when it comes down to it, as a single guy, 28 quarts is enough.
Thanks for the kind words! This isn's always the case. Check this out, we talk about it here: www.coolersonsale.com/ultimate-ice-challenge-results/#3 scroll a little more to size information.
I really really appreciate all the work you guys put into this video. I don’t have much to spend on coolers. So reviews like this really help out a lot. Keep up the great work guys.
You guys do awesome work. Hands down the best head to head competition out there.
Thanks!
Thank you for this video! I got the Lifetime 77Q and went camping, food and beverages plus 50lbs of ice cubes, and it still had a little ice left 10 full days later!! In the midwest, temps in the 80s in day, 50s at night. Amazing! Under $200 after tax, kicks the expensive coolers butts.
You freaking killed it man! Nice job on the video. I really like the variety that you had, awesome!
Thanks Wild Bill!
I have zero intention of buying a cooler. I was just curious when I saw this in my recommendations
Thanks for sticking around and watching!
Love what ya guys do! Keep up the good work!
Should be re titled “Best Igloo cooler”...
Outstanding job! Thank you very much for your time and have a safe 4th of July weekend.
Thanks! You too, enjoy !
hey man, really appreciate the video and effort you put into this. Thank you!
I NEVER like videos, but your commitment, time and money spent, is well worth the time to like!
I have a small Engle cooler I've used in my truck for work all over the US. Multiple beach trips. Left in a hot car still keeping ice. Rode on a hot semi truck floor. Did well.
Awesome to hear, it's still one of our favorites as well. Ours has held up great over the course of several years.
Dude props to you guys for taking time to help others and do this comparison 👏 wow nicely done! We need more people like you all
Thank you for the kind words!
Excellent video! Keep up the great work. It was very informative and to the point. Thank you!
Thanks Jason!
Excellent test. Very grateful for all your testing.
Thanks Greg!
Appreciate your extensive testing, hard work, and videos. Much appreciated! My family and I take an annual 10 day summer very remote wilderness canoe trip in the BWCA, with multiple .25 - .5 mile portages per day. Low weight, solid ice retention, quality build is essential. Can you do a video of the best all type 20-30qt portable coolers? 40 qt rotomolded will be too heavy for portages. Others may not give us the ice retention for 8 days. One old boating trick? Add 2 folded paper bags to the inside bottom & top of coolers before closing. Ice will last a full extra day.
Always love your reviews, but I have a request; if you have time and in the future I would also like to know the empty weight of the larger coolers. In the RV world every pound matters as well as the space it takes up. You have the best real world reviews out there. Great job, thanks
Although not all these coolers, we do have the weights of many roto molded coolers in this review: www.coolersonsale.com/ultimate-ice-challenge-results/
Amazing what you guys go through! Keep it up. Doug
My back was definitely fried for a few days after moving these around!
My back is sore just from watching you guys!
Glad to see the lifetime cooler I bought was in your video. It too surpassed my expectations, I'm painting it white to reflect heat and increase ice retention by half a day hoping to push 8 days with it
This was a great video... Really... No bs... Just life. Thanks man... One guy from Texas...
Thanks!
Just have to say...... impressive videos. You put the work in and I enjoy watching the videos even if I am not in the market for a new cooler currently
Thanks for the kind words David!
Again great review
amazing video , keep up the great reviews huge thanks.
Should've had a Yeti for comparison to see if it's actually worth the crazy high prices
It's not it's already been reviewed. The walmart equivalent is just as good as jeti I think it's called artic not sure of the name though
@@terryreyes1125 "Lifetime 77"
I appreciate your dedication 👍. You saved me a lot of time and money.
Nice review. I have the large lifetime (70quart?) that went 9 days in your test (was just under $100 at Walmart) I am very happy with it and consider it a solid buy. Made in USA (Utah I think)
Good to hear! Yes, they are made in US and their headquarters is in Utah.
This video definitely changed my mind. I really like the look of the xtreme Coleman’s but that grey igloo at the end is the new target cooler.
Thanks! I love your video. Great experiment and not just a guy talking without basis.
Thanks! and to answer your other question.... It depends. Some are sent from manufacturer, some we borrow from friends and family, but I buy all the ice from a local marina. Cost $300 on this go-round.
@@CoolersOnSale Wow. That's dedication. Thanks
Thank you for doing this vid and test. It was really helpful 👍
Thanks for watching!
I did a challenge with a buddy using ice straight out of a freezer. My Lifetime 28 held for 8 days roughly and his Yeti Roadie for 5. It was pretty eye opening.
Wow, very good to know. Thank you for sharing.
Very informative video! Thank you!
Excellent test, thank you.
Thank you so much for these amazing videos!!!
Thanks for watching!
I’m impressed how well these coolers did compared to the roto molded coolers! The only thing going for rotomolded coolers is the fact they’re durable and can take a beating
Indeed! We actually have a video coming out on that soon. Soooo much editing to do!~
All of those coolers did great. I can’t imagine needing ice longer than 4 days. I’m sure others do but any of these would be great for me.
a very helpful video i didn’t know i needed
Ha ha, awesome! Glad you enjoyed it.
We use our Igloo Quantum 55 every week all year. + we have a giant size & a picnic size Igloo for special trips. The closest grocery store to our house is a 30 min drive. The closest good grocery store is almost an hour drive.
Great analysis!
Thanks!
Great info and anxious to see your review of the wheels. This was a great test.
Coming soon!
Glad you could find an Igloo!
Just a few :)
Thank you Sir your presentation was very helpful.
Thanks Don!
I got a IGLOO BMX 25 off of Amazon for Christmas to myself, do have to say, small cooler but since I just do small road trips, I normally carry lot of water, some sodas and snacks. Lasted about 4.5 days. Worked great for only $50, who needs a $300 YETI like seriously lol Glad I found this video
Love your videos! I just got a new cooler the other day.You should do a review of the seavilis milee coolers. I'm interested to see how it stacks up against the competition.
We'll check into it. Thanks for the suggestion.
If you do this again I would love to see a Coleman marine cooler in the test. I have the 150qt and love it. You seem to have only tested their cheapest units.
Great video!
I have bought and lost...many...Coleman never lets you down...for an reasonable cost.
Wow! You went through a LOT of work to make this video! Thanks! I see the link for the rundown of the cost per cooler and how long it held ice. That's sorta the bottom line. Thanks
Indeed it was a ton of work, but we appreciate you watching and commenting!
Love these reviews. I have the yeti 65. I love it. My everyday beach cooler is the Ozark trail soft cooler 50 can I believe.
Yeti is over priced ,cheaper brands work just as well.
Loving the TH-cam algorithm
I supposed it popped up on recommended? Thanks TH-camy.
Great video!
Thanks for the video!
Well done. Thought out thoroughly
Thank you!
A lot covered and no stupid joke just facts and I think you did a excellent job
Thanks, we appreciate it!
Love this review
Thanks!
Great video! have you ever heard of/ seen the frosty coolers? Was kinda curious about those
I've heard of them, but haven't tested them yet. I'll add them to the list!
This is how people are suppose to test them. Out in direct sunlight, hot as frig and setting it on actual concrete Awesome testing this is exactly hows its suppose to be done. Watched some earlier doing in there house or shaded cooled garage lol thats not testing the way i want to use my cooler. Again thanks and great video!!
Best one I've ever owned...including my galvanized Colman, circa 1949...Coleman 28 qt white top over blue bottom has a handle...tag says keeps ice 3 days...in Florida it will keep 4 pint size reusable ice packs frozen for 2 full days !!! 21 bucks at Wally World...not in every store...I got mine 5 years ago...also it is air-tight, takes effort to open the lid. ...Stay cool y'all.
Igloo is held together by igloo!
Real cool video!
Nice! Good work
Thank you!
I'm in and out of my cooler all day. I think it would melt much faster under normal usage. Still a very informative video . Thanks
Great review as always. I have recently started seeing a modestly priced cooler made by Stanley at REI and Whole Foods. An employee at REI swore by it. Wonder how it holds up.
I haven't seen those yet. I will check into them. Thanks for the suggestion.
I own the 52qt Igloo BMX. If you want some real world numbers I just got back camping, with just 2 5lbs bags of ice filled up with food and drinks it lasted two days. It was mostly water with some small ice left.
Wow! Did you really buy all those coolers just to inform the masses? Lol nice work man! Gotta love people like you that save us all the time and money!✌
The lifetime 55 qt does have a drain plug. These can be found for right about 100 bucks. I have this one, I still have not used it yet. From their reviews its a pretty nice cooler for the budget.
I kinda wish I knew they had a Lifetime 77Q...
I have an old orange colored Gott cooler with a white lid, not sure the size of it maybe 40-50qt not big but not small. I had four coolers in my cargo van with ice and frozen food in them in 90+ degrees for weeks and that Gott cooler worked the best of all. I’d have to add ice to the others every day or two but that Gott could go 2 days before I’d have to add ice at all and not nearly as much.
Also I freeze bottled water (16.9oz bottles) and just put them upright if possible in coolers or put 2 or 3 in a freezer ziplock bag laying down and they work great! Lasts longer than ice cubes and can use them for drinking and if they have ice still in them about 1/3 to 1/2 way I’ll even pour a soda into the water bottle after drinking the water or put the water in another bottle that’s empty or has cold water in it. When going to the desert and it’s a two to 3 hour drive for more ice or supplies over a bad washboard road it’s more economical to just have one or two coolers 60-70 qt coolers full of frozen bottles of water. Another way to make the ice last longer is cover coolers with heavy cotton blankets draping down all the sides and a light colored tarp over it to reflect sunlight and if possible keep them in shade and wet the blankets down so they are soaked with water if you are near a creek, river or a lake use that water if it’s cold. Helps keep the coolers from getting hot and so everything stays cold way longer.
I’ve camped in mountains and deserts in temps over 100 and no way to easily get ice and water bottles are easy to freeze so I hope these tips help people out.
Awesome and thank you
Normally I would say that it is only equal if the coolers hold the same amount of ice, but the 2 smaller coolers outperformed quite a few of the larger coolers.
This is exactly the reason we test in this fashion.
Great video
Like your comparison. Maybe next time add in the weight of each cooler filled to capacity. As is evident the larger ones are heavier. We had a Yeti - 45 qt cooler and when filled was hard to get out of the back of the truck. Our next one will be in the 25 qt range.
Thanks for the tip. Yes, they are pretty darn heavy, especially when trying to lift it alone.
Good review but you should've told us whether they are filled to capacity with ice or not.
🤔🤔🤔I wonder.
I was think the same thing !
@fitzpa44 The ball finally drops. I bet you weren't first in your class.
Just happened upon this video. I need a new cooler. I have an Igloo Cube which is nice but the ice melts way too fast in it. I also have a large chest cooler that is also Igloo with a drain spout. It works pretty well but is over kill for short weekend get away. I use it to store some of my camping gear in it. I think I am going with the BMX 52 it's a good size . Thanks for this video.
Thanks for watching!
Very useful video.😁
Excellent video
Thanks Juan!
Great results
Thanks!
It would seem to me that larger coolers carrying more ice would have greater mass and less surface area for that mass and thus have an advantage.
That's exactly right. It's actually the same reason that megafauna existed during the ice age. It seems a paradox that in such an austere cold climate that huge animals could exist, but the thermal efficiency won out over lack of resources. While not as large as a mammoth, the muskox native to eastern Greenland is a living example. Better volume to surface area means more insulative.
I have the Lifetime 77q roto and was just under 100 and is a great cooler, it lasted longer than my buddies Yeti
Where did you find it for under $100?
@@CoolersOnSale I stand corrected its was the 55q, was $97.00 at Sam's Club
Ahhh ok, makes sense, yup, it's still roughly the same price on Amazon: amzn.to/2DjQfY5
Might check some of your Wal-Mart's, I got the Ozark trail 73 quart for $45.
@@fish4fun354 think about it for a sec they are talking about a specific model of cooler the one you mentioned isn't it
Hell yeah this is a test finally.👍 a true comparison.
Pretty impressive "cheaper" coolers indeed!
I've had my Lifetime 55q for almost 2 years and I love it, 97 dollars for a cooler that performs as well as it does is an awesome deal if you ask me.
Awesome! They make a solid cooler for a heck of a price.
I have same 55qt but did you notice on the new 77qt one they have changed the seal, and seal placement? It’s in the lid now vs on the cooler body wrapped like a big rubber band.
@@MM_405 yeah, mine has the seal on the body of the cooler and not the lid.
I agree.. Lifetime.
you guys are awesome !
Thanks Brian! Thanks for watching.
We own that Lifetime cooler as well as an Ozark Trail 52 and love them both. Way better price than the big name YETI and RTIC coolers and perform just as good.
Good to hear! Thanks for sharing.
Why did you pick the ozark 52 over the lifetime 55?
Highly agreed
I found the yeti is just overpriced! I have always but the cheaper brands work just as well
I have an old fashioned orange round Igloo cooler. I am going to add foam insulation through holes I drill to the top. Have you ever tested this one?
Debra
We haven't tried that, but I do remember having one of those coolers on the ball fields.
Lot of work thank you
Thanks John, I think my back still hates me!
This is awesome
Great info
Thanks for watching!
i didn't catch if the big white 70 qt.igloo on wheels has a drain plug or not??????? NEW SUB!!!!!!!!!!!!......enjoy your review, i was shopping at Scheels today for a new cooler, haven't made a decision yet
Yes, the Igloo Trailmate has a drain. Good to have you on board!
Great video! Unfortunately, I have an Igloo Maxcold 90 and it's the worst cooler I've ever owned. It went through 50lb of ice in four days.
drill a hole into your hollow lid cooler & fill with spray foam. insulates better & will help keep the lid from crushing when you sit on it.
You're All Doomed...must/should be NON EXPANDING FOAM...different than expanding stuff
P.S....Doomsday 2008 is a pretty good movie....better than many in the last decade.
Yup, iv,e done that to all my coolers. I drill 10 or more holes on underside of the lid and let it expand out. Adds a lot to the cooling abilities.
Just watched a vid that led me here that demonstrated that absolutely does NOT work unfortunately.
Awesome review, think I may have a new less expensive cooler purchase in the near future. Have you ever reviewed any of the Ozark Trail coolers from WalMart?
Not yet, but we are planning too. Those are over $100 for the sake of this video, but it will be in a future video.
@@CoolersOnSaleThey are $77 at my walmart.
I’ve a 26 quart ozark trail and not really impressed with ice keeping. The cooler is quite heavy when filled with ice and drinks and I don’t think you get your money’s worth with ice retention
I’ve tested these in real world conditions meaning opening and closing and grabbing drinks. It’s usually 2 to 3 days for a rotomolded cooler
$300 to fill with ice?! That’s devotion to a test! I’ve just bought the bmx25- that’ll get 2 ice packs and a frozen bottle of diy salted water. As long as the cheese in my sandwiches doesn’t melt I’ll be happy 👍
Thats a good way to look at performance! The Cheese Test.
great performance for the price point I would like to see a test with a cooler filled with a ratio of two to one ice vs food and drinks vs a couple of hungry kids and two thirsty adults I think as the contents are removed increasing the air space and introducing warm air every time its opened would be a great real world test regards Mike
Would you purchase the igloo BMX 52 over the Ozark Trail 52?
I need a 77 qt cooler which I’m planning on attaching to the aluminum floor on my inflatable boat to use as a cooler & seating. I’d like it to be about 3’ from side to side. My budget is $120-140. Which one would you recommend?
IGLOO will always be my favorite.
Certainly good value!
Coolers On Sale excellent review by the way.
Great vid
Thanks!
Whar about the bear rating on some of the coolers? Not a test on it but what does that rating mean? Is your food safe for the rating? Does the rating mean you can use the cooler as a bear box in areas requiring them?
That means they are Bear Resistant according to IGBC. However, keep in mind, this means using a lock on the cooler (usually in the corner) We have a full article of that here: www.coolersonsale.com/best-cooler-for-camping/
I want to see the lifetime 77 up against the orca 75
We can try that in the future or against the Techni Ice
I'm a truck driver and I've been looking for a cooler to put in my truck to keep sandwich meat and everything's cool but not be too big and be able to drain them out and keep ice at decent levels what would you suggest that would be feasible it's most likely be strapped to my front seat on the passenger side
Have you considered a 12V Thermoelectric? Something like this: amzn.to/2VocPZE I feel like this is what most truckers use and roughly the same cost as a small cooler.
I'm big fan of yours.i just sold my tundra 45 and replace it with $12 coleman junk thinking i just put more ice in it and be done with expensive coolers. Hmmm...meat in my yeti stayed frozen / melting in coleman. I wonder if u have any inside temperature readings with your tests available. I don't really get the point of aiming thermometer at ice cold water.
Thanks for the video. I’m intrigued by the lifetime 28q.
I have a 55 or so quart Magellan that I got at academy sports and I’m very happy with it. Holds ice for several days even under terrible conditions. But the thing is a beast to lug around so I bought a small Magellan (about 28q) for a road trip to keep in the car for drinks. I was very disappointed with it. With AC constantly on, and being relatively cool outside (never got above 80) I couldn’t keep ice for over a day.
I’d love to see a video focusing on performance of different sizes of same brand, or more importantly how they hold ice under more realistic use. Almost all these ice test videos show coolers being opened once or twice a day. If your actually using the cooler, opening it 20x a day is much more accurate.
I have the 50qt magellan cooler as well. It's a fucking pain in the ass to carry around. It holds ice very well, but the drain plug broke, so the cooler is useless until I get another drain plug. It takes up a little too much space inside of my semi truck, so I have that bitch strapped down on my flatbed trailer lol. I bought the lifetime 28qt cooler for 78$ today. It's the perfect size for me. It doesn't have the drain plug, but screw it. You don't need it for something so small