Looking at getting a proper coolbox,started going camping with my new partner.
Narrowed it down to the Yeti 24 Roadie or the new Dometic cl28.They are both roto-moulded and have a shoulder strap which is needed.Anyone used any of them and can give honest feedback.
Thanks in advance
Narrowed it down to the Yeti 24 Roadie or the new Dometic cl28.They are both roto-moulded and have a shoulder strap which is needed.Anyone used any of them and can give honest feedback.
Thanks in advance
In reply to Post #1
I haven't got either model you mention, but have got the Waeco (which is now Dometic) Cool-Ice WCI 13, which I've had for many years and use on my fishing trips. I'm not sure how it compares with the CL, as I think the CL is a new range.
What I can say is it is very good quality, but probably not as well performing as I'd hoped. That said, I just place a few small ice packs in at time of loading and it does keep everything chilled for a couple of days, so ok for me. I've noticed the ice packs don't remain frozen for long though, but much better than the normal coolers. I'm not organised enough to pre-cool it beforehand with ice packs, which would probably make a difference. Mine has a sticker on the front that says its roto-moulded, but I can't see any reference for that on their website.
Looking at the CL it looks to be much chunkier so I'd imagine more insulating than what I have got.
I haven't got either model you mention, but have got the Waeco (which is now Dometic) Cool-Ice WCI 13, which I've had for many years and use on my fishing trips. I'm not sure how it compares with the CL, as I think the CL is a new range.
What I can say is it is very good quality, but probably not as well performing as I'd hoped. That said, I just place a few small ice packs in at time of loading and it does keep everything chilled for a couple of days, so ok for me. I've noticed the ice packs don't remain frozen for long though, but much better than the normal coolers. I'm not organised enough to pre-cool it beforehand with ice packs, which would probably make a difference. Mine has a sticker on the front that says its roto-moulded, but I can't see any reference for that on their website.
Looking at the CL it looks to be much chunkier so I'd imagine more insulating than what I have got.
In reply to Post #2
Thanks for reply,I'm liking the dometic more.Just been look at Yeti in go outdoors and it's not as big inside as I thought it would
Thanks for reply,I'm liking the dometic more.Just been look at Yeti in go outdoors and it's not as big inside as I thought it would
In reply to Post #1
I dont know what its like but it does get very good reviews so if you or someone you know has Costco access Igloo £34.98 seems a good deal
Online Price£44.98
Less- £10.00
Your Price£34.98
Price valid from 10/06/2024 to 07/07/2024. While stock lasts
as on the Igloo website they are £89.95
LINKY POO
its not got a shoulder strap better than that in some situations its got built in roller wheels
I dont know what its like but it does get very good reviews so if you or someone you know has Costco access Igloo £34.98 seems a good deal
Online Price£44.98
Less- £10.00
Your Price£34.98
Price valid from 10/06/2024 to 07/07/2024. While stock lasts
as on the Igloo website they are £89.95
LINKY POO
its not got a shoulder strap better than that in some situations its got built in roller wheels
In reply to Post #1
25 L Extreme Plus Nomad Cool Box from the Cool Ice Box Company. These guys design a massive range of coolers and supply the NHS and scientific expeditions. I've had one for a few years and honestly I'm very impressed. With one or two frozen 2 litre water bottles and frozen / chilled food, I always come home after 72 HR sessions with ice still in the bottles. A medical supply company is currently selling these boxes for £ 234. The Cool Ice Box Company are doing them for £ 140 or £ 90 for slight seconds. I received one of these today with only ever so slight imperfections in the exterior moulding. They've only got white at the moment, so if that's not carpy enough, you'd have to get creative with some khaki spray paint. No shoulder strap as you requested, but these things weigh 8 KG empty so can't see anybody slinging one over the their shoulder once full !
25 L Extreme Plus Nomad Cool Box from the Cool Ice Box Company. These guys design a massive range of coolers and supply the NHS and scientific expeditions. I've had one for a few years and honestly I'm very impressed. With one or two frozen 2 litre water bottles and frozen / chilled food, I always come home after 72 HR sessions with ice still in the bottles. A medical supply company is currently selling these boxes for £ 234. The Cool Ice Box Company are doing them for £ 140 or £ 90 for slight seconds. I received one of these today with only ever so slight imperfections in the exterior moulding. They've only got white at the moment, so if that's not carpy enough, you'd have to get creative with some khaki spray paint. No shoulder strap as you requested, but these things weigh 8 KG empty so can't see anybody slinging one over the their shoulder once full !
I've got probably the cheapest blue and yellow old cool box. It's all about what goes in it. A 2 litre bottle of milk and a litre bottle of water frozen, and there's still ice in the milk 48hrs later. That was in 20+ degrees a couple of weeks ago, and it was being opened regularly as it had all the kids snacks in it as well.
In reply to Post #6
Is there a 'best' ice block that retains the temp better than bog standard versions? Get the 1l frozen bottle idea but it takes up valuable grub space over a flat block etc
Is there a 'best' ice block that retains the temp better than bog standard versions? Get the 1l frozen bottle idea but it takes up valuable grub space over a flat block etc
In reply to Post #1
There's an Iceytek for sale in the classies
Daz
There's an Iceytek for sale in the classies
Daz
If you have a go outdoors account you can get 10% off the Costco price using their price match deal
I think that's how it works..
I think that's how it works..
In reply to Post #1
I don't have either but can recommend the Dometic brand. We've been using our Gas/12v Dometic since the early 0's for camping and fishing, wouldn't go without it if facilities don't exist, and even if so we sometimes take it anyway for convenience.
Tip from my home brewing days, cheap cool boxes don't usually have much if any foam in their lids and sometimes sides. To turn them into a very good cool box drill holes through the outer skin in various places and fill with expanding foam but it's the lesser expanding stuff that's best, I can't remember the name for it.
50mm kingspan lining a plastic box works just as well if not better than a none powered cool box, if you happen to have some lying around like I did.
I don't have either but can recommend the Dometic brand. We've been using our Gas/12v Dometic since the early 0's for camping and fishing, wouldn't go without it if facilities don't exist, and even if so we sometimes take it anyway for convenience.
Tip from my home brewing days, cheap cool boxes don't usually have much if any foam in their lids and sometimes sides. To turn them into a very good cool box drill holes through the outer skin in various places and fill with expanding foam but it's the lesser expanding stuff that's best, I can't remember the name for it.
50mm kingspan lining a plastic box works just as well if not better than a none powered cool box, if you happen to have some lying around like I did.
I dont have either model but do have the Icey tek 35l and its superb. Longest I have used it is for a 72hrs but even after 72hrs still have frozen ice in the box with everything cool as can be.
I would defo look at their range too and see if anything suites your needs
I would defo look at their range too and see if anything suites your needs
In reply to Post #11
Can't see a 35ltr version and I did look at the 25ltr but no carry strap
Can't see a 35ltr version and I did look at the 25ltr but no carry strap
In reply to Post #12
yeah fair enough the 35l version has wheels with a carry handle. Had a look now and see they only do handled smaller versions as you said. O well good luck with the search
yeah fair enough the 35l version has wheels with a carry handle. Had a look now and see they only do handled smaller versions as you said. O well good luck with the search
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In reply to Post #7
The gel blocks are supposed to be better than water/fluid, but anything thin is going to thaw quickly (I guess that's where a more expensive box comes in as they'll last longer). For me though I use the milk anyway, plus the water provides a nice cold drink when it's warm so I'm not actually taking anything I wouldn't already.
For just myself on a 48hr session a 1litre frozen bottle of milk in a bog standard cool bag keeps everything cold enough.
The gel blocks are supposed to be better than water/fluid, but anything thin is going to thaw quickly (I guess that's where a more expensive box comes in as they'll last longer). For me though I use the milk anyway, plus the water provides a nice cold drink when it's warm so I'm not actually taking anything I wouldn't already.
For just myself on a 48hr session a 1litre frozen bottle of milk in a bog standard cool bag keeps everything cold enough.