In reply to Post #14
Gerry that is so true its funny.
Gerry that is so true its funny.
I use yeti and they are spot on. I pre chill it overnight before I leave in the mornings. keeps food/drink cold for days.But like whats been said they are bulky so I tend to leave it in the car and just take out what I need when needed.
I don't really see the purpose of these high end cool boxes in small sizes for us UK anglers
In the larger sizes when doing long sessions 4+ days I get it.
Unless I intend leaving it out in the sun in 40c heat. But If I'm taking a cool box as small as that it's only fitting enough supplies in for a 1-3 night session. Most half decent standard cool boxes will keep that cool for as long as we need.
If you're taking it JUST to have ice cold drinks then fair play but I think they're unnecessary. For any other reasons.
That being said. If I'm going for longer sessions one of the bigger Icey tek/ yeti ones would be my choice
They are the best for keeping things cool, but overkill. Just my two pennies worth.
In the larger sizes when doing long sessions 4+ days I get it.
Unless I intend leaving it out in the sun in 40c heat. But If I'm taking a cool box as small as that it's only fitting enough supplies in for a 1-3 night session. Most half decent standard cool boxes will keep that cool for as long as we need.
If you're taking it JUST to have ice cold drinks then fair play but I think they're unnecessary. For any other reasons.
That being said. If I'm going for longer sessions one of the bigger Icey tek/ yeti ones would be my choice
They are the best for keeping things cool, but overkill. Just my two pennies worth.
In reply to Post #18
I agree,
I cant see what the difference is (apart from size) between these recommended and a cheap £10 cool box from Asda.
I normally put some water in the bottom of mine and chuck in the chest freezer for a few days
I agree,
I cant see what the difference is (apart from size) between these recommended and a cheap £10 cool box from Asda.
I normally put some water in the bottom of mine and chuck in the chest freezer for a few days
Iv just bought a second bigger cool box 70qt igloo max cold for a week session in France , I will top it up with ice whilst there . I wanted a big one to keep plenty of beer cold which is crucial on a French trip for me . Iv got mates with igloo max cold and I was impressed with the performance.
Iv got a smaller 27qt Coleman extreme which I would also recommend and I think similar performance to the igloo
The yetis and icey teck seem to be the market leaders but it's shown in the price
Both mine will keep ice for a good few days and keep my beer ice cold
Iv got a smaller 27qt Coleman extreme which I would also recommend and I think similar performance to the igloo
The yetis and icey teck seem to be the market leaders but it's shown in the price
Both mine will keep ice for a good few days and keep my beer ice cold
In reply to Post #19
Probably the same as the difference between a £20 argos carp rod and a century or harrison blank, Iceytex were designed in Australia to deal with their temps. If you take fresh food on the bank then they are brilliant. pot noodles dont need a coolbox.
Probably the same as the difference between a £20 argos carp rod and a century or harrison blank, Iceytex were designed in Australia to deal with their temps. If you take fresh food on the bank then they are brilliant. pot noodles dont need a coolbox.
In reply to Post #19
There nothing like a £10 cool box.
There nothing like a £10 cool box.
In reply to Post #21
How can you compare a cheap coolbox to a rod, im glad we dont have to fish with the same heat as Australia.
My £10 coolbox will keep meat and drinks cool for 48hrs with a couple of frozen waters.
For French trips i use to get the polystyrene boxes filled with ice to take my boilies.
How can you compare a cheap coolbox to a rod, im glad we dont have to fish with the same heat as Australia.
My £10 coolbox will keep meat and drinks cool for 48hrs with a couple of frozen waters.
For French trips i use to get the polystyrene boxes filled with ice to take my boilies.
In reply to Post #20
Same here, Coleman 28QT Xtreme Marine Cooler after 3 days in hot summer still ice,
Coleman 50 Qt Xtreme Wheeled Tricolor after 5 days still ice
The trick is to keep your cool box filled as much as possible, I fill the free space with towels
I had a Dometic Wcl33 that was 3 times as expensive after 1x 3 days of use and immediately sold it the coleman is better
Same here, Coleman 28QT Xtreme Marine Cooler after 3 days in hot summer still ice,
Coleman 50 Qt Xtreme Wheeled Tricolor after 5 days still ice
The trick is to keep your cool box filled as much as possible, I fill the free space with towels
I had a Dometic Wcl33 that was 3 times as expensive after 1x 3 days of use and immediately sold it the coleman is better
In reply to Post #24
You fill free space with towels?
Come on now. Beers are much better fillers
You fill free space with towels?
Come on now. Beers are much better fillers
I've got a Dometic Cool-Ice 13 that I use for 1-2 nights when the weather is warm, very well built and has a great seal, I've left this in my car in 30+ degrees all day and still had ice in it, it takes a 2 pint of milk standing up which is handy, I've got to admit I haven't tried packing it with ice etc to see how long it keeps for so can't comment on that.
One thing I do also use it for is resting meat after cooking on my smoker, it's the perfect size to put a couple of pulled pork's or lamb shoulders in!
In January I bought an Icey-Tek 25L in the Cool-Boxes UK sale, got it for £90.
This thing is built like a tank, for me it's no good for taking to your swim as it's just too big and heavy, ideal though to leave in the van to go back to as and when you need stuff.
The walls are mega thick and it has a similar seal system to my Dometic, just on the way it's built I'd imagine this thing will perform amazingly.
I've used cheaper cool boxes and bags over the years but almost all of them are rubbish, the Dometic above is now the one I'll use for 99% of my warmer weather fishing.
One thing I do also use it for is resting meat after cooking on my smoker, it's the perfect size to put a couple of pulled pork's or lamb shoulders in!
In January I bought an Icey-Tek 25L in the Cool-Boxes UK sale, got it for £90.
This thing is built like a tank, for me it's no good for taking to your swim as it's just too big and heavy, ideal though to leave in the van to go back to as and when you need stuff.
The walls are mega thick and it has a similar seal system to my Dometic, just on the way it's built I'd imagine this thing will perform amazingly.
I've used cheaper cool boxes and bags over the years but almost all of them are rubbish, the Dometic above is now the one I'll use for 99% of my warmer weather fishing.