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Another cooler ? Why not. It’s Wed.

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Work van cooler. That holds lunch and at least 8 drinks. One handed carry handle size. And does not need ice 3 times in 4 days. So not the typical igloo. And not a 50lb two handed oversize rotomold. There has to be something good between the $20 and $200plus over kill. I have the $20 and even filled lid with expandable foam. It does stay cold but turns to water and needs ice 3 times in 4 days. Can deal with adding ice twice. My rotomolded is overkill and too heavy/big.
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Soft cooler okay? I've got an AO that would probably fit the bill. They aren't super cheap, but not terribly priced either. Seems to be pretty durable and keeps ice for a while.

https://www.amazon.com/Coolers-Water-Resistant-Cooler-High-Density-Insulation/dp/B00329RV9O?th=1
I’m ok with soft sided. Are you the seller? Just want one that works. 16lbs of ice and one gallon block is what I use now in four days. Still cold on day four but mostly water. Anyone have one of these?
https://www.igloocoolers.com/collections/hard-coolers/products/49782-bmx-25-qt-cooler-gray
Check out an Igloo Sportsman
Mentioned on igloo site, but fail to see any roto coolers on site.
How about any of the Yeti clones...RTIC comes to mind
I recently picked up a Dakine soft cooler, keeps the beer cold all day on the water and serves as a work cooler as well
How about any of the Yeti clones...RTIC comes to mind
I don’t really want a 10 day 40lb cooler. I want 3-4 day cooler. Why because I only need it for 4 days and I hate fing Gatorade bottles that hold water behind the label and drip it all over you and fill up your cup holder because we can’t avoid 5inches of water in a cooler after 1 1/2 days.
I wonder if these dewalts are any good? several sizes. kinda gaudy though.
https://www.amazon.com/DeWalt-10-Ro...ocphy=9012331&hvtargid=pla-370898437398&psc=1
Thats the same as the RTIC I was referring too but he is not happy with that suggestion.
I’m ok with soft sided. Are you the seller? Just want one that works. 16lbs of ice and one gallon block is what I use now in four days. Still cold on day four but mostly water. Anyone have one of these?
https://www.igloocoolers.com/collections/hard-coolers/products/49782-bmx-25-qt-cooler-gray
Not the seller, just one that I own and like.
$97 premium 55 qt roto cooler made in the USA. What's not to like?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lifetime-55-Quart-High-Performance-Cooler-Grey/850043843
thats a heck of a deal on a roto cooler.
If i needed one thats what i would get
I have a yeti and igloo on my boat. The yeti holds water bottles and the igloo snacks, fish, whatever. I throw ice in them every day but if i dont they both have ice the next day
I have some RTIC soft sides that would fit this role. They are the square ones with the full flip lid. I bought the initial run of the 30 quart and now have a 20 as well. FWIW, the 30 quart RTIC has held up better over time than the Yeti softsides from that same time frame.
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I’ve packed my lunch for decades and tried a lot of inexpensive small soft side coolers.Been using an igloo max cold hard top gripper 22 for the last 6mo.It’s packed daily w 6-7 drinks,a sandwich,piece of fruit and chips/snacks in the hard mesh pocket on top inside.i use 2 can shaped blue ice packs and keeps everything cold all day If kept out of the sun.nice zipper pocket on the front I use for keys,wallet,phone,etc...a murse if you will but handy working construction to have all your crap in one clean dry spot. Well worth the $27 bucks.https://www.igloocoolers.com/collec...cold-hard-top-gripper-22-can-cooler-bag-black
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