Coleman Xtreme 28QT Cooler Box - Blue/White, Small

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Size is a key feature to look out for since it determines how much your cool box can support. Passive or non-electric cool boxes have a size range of between 1 L to up to 100L. For example, a 28L cool box can carry up to 36 330ml cans. A 57L cool box, on the other hand, carries up to 75 cans. Slightly different handles on this cooler as it is smaller and also has a different way of moving it around where possible (wheels/handle).

Built with premium insulation technology, the Coleman 28QT Xtreme Cooler can hold ice for several days to make it a perfect companion for overnight trips. With a 26 litre capacity, this cooler is smaller than the other options we’ve reviewed, and is more suited to short breaks for individuals or couples at the most. This is a big 66ltr cooler. It’s the walls filled with polyurethane foam as the insulator. It is a very good looking cooler, we really like the orange and dark grey colouring as it makes it look very smart. Price – as you’d expect the price of a product can be an instantly recognisable factor on what sort of quality you can expect. Whoever came up with the phrase “you get what you pay for” pretty much hit the nail on the head. Whilst it’s not always the case and there are many bargains to be had, you can as a general rule, expect the higher priced products to offer better quality than a the cheapest option. We’ll dive into the price of Coleman 28QT Xtreme Cooler in more detail in a moment. There’s nothing quite like that first cup of tea or coffee in the morning on a camping trip. So make sure you don’t miss out by adding camping mugs and kettle to your outdoor gear. Decathlon’s selection of camping mugs is made from plastic or hardwearing steel, while our camping kettles can be conveniently boiled on your camping stove. We’ve even got whistling camping kettles that will tell you when it’s ready for you to make your brew.The Yeti Tundra 45 comes in at that magical 45 litre mark, and is certainly one of the most impressive coolers on the market in terms of ruggedness and insulation – a shame it’s rather expensive. This is one to buy if you’re running a decent budget, and like to have the best – both in terms of brand, support and performance. 3 inches of Insulation When buying family camping, the quality of the product is going to be one of the factors that you really scrutinise before you commit to buying. The downside to buying online is that you can’t actually get hold of the product to try it out first. Different cool boxes come with varying cooling capacities. For passive cool boxes, the cooling effect is prolonged as the size increases. Typically, cool boxes maintain their effect for about 12 to 100 hours. So, you certainly want to go for a large box with at least a 2-day cooling effect for overnight camping trips. This brings us on to Coleman cool boxes, in particular their Xtreme range of coolers. We’ve now tested a couple of cool boxes, and during our numerous conversations with other TentLife Facebook group members, they are arguably the best out there, especially for the price.

You should look out for extra features to enjoy the best value from your cool box. Different cool boxes have a variety of additional features. Some of the features to look out for include beverage holders or wheels. If you opt for smaller or medium-sized cool boxes, go for one with a shoulder strap. Whether you are out camping, fishing, or simply out for a picnic, a passive cool box helps keep your food and drinks chilled so that they don’t heat up and spoil. The Coleman 28QT can hold up to 36 standard cans of beverages and a 2-litre bottle height. In addition, the lid features two inset cup holders which offers somewhere to place a bottle or can. Unfortunately they’re not large enough to take a mug of tea. When selecting the finest cool box for your next outdoor activity, there are a few factors to consider. This guarantees that you get the right cool box for your needs, regardless of size or cooling capability. We’ve created a detailed buying guide below, including all of the essential characteristics to look for. In addition, Coleman has found that 30% of cooling loss is through the base of the cooler being put on a warm surface. They have found that putting feet on the base of their coolers increases airflow around the base which acts as additional insulation, reducing heat loss from the base.

Lifting is made easy by some carry handles on the sides of the box, and the lid clamps tightly shut with the famous T-Rex Lid Latches and a decent gasket surrounding the top of the cooler. There’s so much information available online when we’re shopping now, that it’s easy to find lots of detail about products like Coleman 28QT Xtreme Cooler. This is of course really helpful, but there’s almost too much information available, so it’s important to know exactly what you’re looking for. Apparently, the reason why the Coleman coolers are so good is because they inject the polyurethene foam into the cooler casing so there are literally no gaps. This method is not used by most other manufacturers who just use polystyrene, which isn't as efficient and leaves gaps which allow heat exchange. Coleman also did a lot of research into what shapes stay cooler for longer, and it's actually a circular sphere shape that stays cool the longest (least surface area). Obviously for practicality this doesn’t work for boxes whichis why they made the edges curved and elevated the bottom slightly off the floor – all small ways in which their coolers perform a lot better than others. If you’re planning a weekend camping trip, a family picnic or a long road trip and taking food and drinks, you’ll need to find a way to keep them fresh and cool. The solution is a camping cooler. You can keep your food and drinks chilled at optimum temperature with a cool box. With a cool box or cool bag from Decathlon, you don’t have to worry about your salad, cold cuts or cheese sweating in the summer heat. That’s why we’ve pulled together this list of key factors for Coleman 28QT Xtreme Cooler below, to help you choose if it’s the right product for you and your budget.