In reply to Post #11
Mine is 5 years old and still in perfect condition, the hinges are fine. It's like anything if you look after stuff it lasts
Mine is 5 years old and still in perfect condition, the hinges are fine. It's like anything if you look after stuff it lasts
I've got a Coleman and it's still as good as new , had it 5or 6 years now. Plenty good enough for a long weekend and miles cheaper too.
Brought a 600 litre poly ice storage box ‘believe that it's roto moulded' for cold drinks in the yard in summer and double up as storage in the colder months. Just over £600 but available in 70 litres,100 litres, 310 litres and even a 1000 litres. I'd imagine the 100 litre one be around £200.
In reply to Post #1
I have just gone through this self same dilemma what to do for a weekend and then longer.
I am going to Lakemore in June for 5 days, plus I will be doing the odd longer session each year going forward so I wanted two cool boxes, one for weekends and the other for longer sessions.
For weekends I bought the Coleman Xtreme 26Litre Cool box pictured. And for longer sessions a 41 Litre Dometic ACX 40G which runs on small camping gas cannisters (1 per 24 hours).
The Coleman Xtreme, which I got as unused second hand for £40, they are about £80 on the bay
I have just gone through this self same dilemma what to do for a weekend and then longer.
I am going to Lakemore in June for 5 days, plus I will be doing the odd longer session each year going forward so I wanted two cool boxes, one for weekends and the other for longer sessions.
For weekends I bought the Coleman Xtreme 26Litre Cool box pictured. And for longer sessions a 41 Litre Dometic ACX 40G which runs on small camping gas cannisters (1 per 24 hours).
The Coleman Xtreme, which I got as unused second hand for £40, they are about £80 on the bay
In reply to Post #19
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In reply to Post #12
Agree with using 2litre plastic bottles filled with water and put in the freezer for 24hrs.i use bleach bottles,much thicker plastic, , washed out obviously,!
Agree with using 2litre plastic bottles filled with water and put in the freezer for 24hrs.i use bleach bottles,much thicker plastic, , washed out obviously,!
In reply to Post #1
Buy the right size, because performance comes down to preparation and packing. You need to fill it completely so there's no air/empty spaces, because that makes ice melt quicker. So, if you buy a 100 litre, remember its best to top it of with ice/food/drinks as much as possible. Also, you need to put your ice on top of your products (if possible, because cold moves downwards), so think about the optimal shape/build of the box. Its also best to cool it in advance, so the bigger, the more ice you'll have to put in the day before you leave. So before you go out buying, first establish how much stuff you usually bring on a long weekend and how you tend to pack.
Buy the right size, because performance comes down to preparation and packing. You need to fill it completely so there's no air/empty spaces, because that makes ice melt quicker. So, if you buy a 100 litre, remember its best to top it of with ice/food/drinks as much as possible. Also, you need to put your ice on top of your products (if possible, because cold moves downwards), so think about the optimal shape/build of the box. Its also best to cool it in advance, so the bigger, the more ice you'll have to put in the day before you leave. So before you go out buying, first establish how much stuff you usually bring on a long weekend and how you tend to pack.
DeWallt toolbox - size of your choice. This is the large one for £25.
Line with 25mm cellotex thermal from a mate in the building trade. The base and lid are 50mm if you cut pieces to fit the plastic moulding ribs - same on the sides by the handles. Use white silicone sealant on the joins for easy cleaning.
It's a very rigid box with strong hinges. Doubles up as a boat seat and keeps food, bait or drinks cold for days with blocks or as previously stated frozen water bottle.
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Line with 25mm cellotex thermal from a mate in the building trade. The base and lid are 50mm if you cut pieces to fit the plastic moulding ribs - same on the sides by the handles. Use white silicone sealant on the joins for easy cleaning.
It's a very rigid box with strong hinges. Doubles up as a boat seat and keeps food, bait or drinks cold for days with blocks or as previously stated frozen water bottle.
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In reply to Post #23
I've done similar with a festool tool box for work, and also done it to cheapo tesco cool boxes as they are the right size for me. It's better to use 12mm board doubled up so there's an overlap.
Foil tape is better for the joins and sealing the open edges.
Can also make dividers so your milk doesn't freeze, this will also keep the frozen stuff frozen for longer
I've done similar with a festool tool box for work, and also done it to cheapo tesco cool boxes as they are the right size for me. It's better to use 12mm board doubled up so there's an overlap.
Foil tape is better for the joins and sealing the open edges.
Can also make dividers so your milk doesn't freeze, this will also keep the frozen stuff frozen for longer
In reply to Post #24
Dewalt actually make 2 cool boxes. I use the tough system one without insulation as a tool box and it's takes a licking. Would be interested if it wasn't over £100
Dewalt actually make 2 cool boxes. I use the tough system one without insulation as a tool box and it's takes a licking. Would be interested if it wasn't over £100
Recommendations for a long box for a cool wknd 😉
In reply to Post #26
Costco have the 'Titan' coolbags in stock and they are on offer until May 8th. I've just paid £20 including vat.
Costco have the 'Titan' coolbags in stock and they are on offer until May 8th. I've just paid £20 including vat.
These Coleman ones come in 3 sizes. Smallest ice lasts 3 days, medium 4 days and large 5 DAYS!!!
I bet it's 5 days in the middle of winter 🥶
Coleman Ice Box Link
I bet it's 5 days in the middle of winter 🥶
Coleman Ice Box Link
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In reply to Post #27
these any good ?
these any good ?