Igloo Heavy-Duty 25 Qt BMX Ice Chest Cooler with Cool Riser Technology

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In the chart below, you can see how the Igloo’s space efficiency compares to its competition—I get this number by dividing the number of cans a cooler holds by its liquid quart capacity.

I haven’t compared these coolers against one another dropping them from any great heights, but it’s pretty clear that rotomolded coolers like YETI and RTIC are far more sturdy. You can also find a 52 quart version and a 72 quart version of the BMX if you’re planning bigger adventures. Although it’s described as a cooler box, and yes I’ve used it to carry drinks and food with ice blocks in the summer, where this box has come into it’s own for me is down the boat yard in winter. For the rest of us who aren’t regularly measuring our fish, there are four tie-down cutouts in the corners which are really helpful.

No bottle opener or can holder, though it does come with a three-year manufacturer's warranty, which is a nice safety net just in case. There’s no drain spigot, but I doubt you’ll find yourself wanting one with a cooler this size—it’s small enough that you can generally pick it up and tip excess water out on your own. We also found that the lid's topography prevents it from being an excellent surface for your cold can or even a comfortable seat.

After running tests on its ice retention and insulation, we've learned some surprising things about the RTIC 20 Qt Hard Cooler. If that’s important to you, or if money isn’t an issue for you and you want the absolute best quality possible, check out the YETI Roadie 24. We think the handle could be improved a bit by a more forgiving, squishy section, but honestly, the overall larger size and ergonomic shape of the handle and cooler edges make this ice chest a breeze to carry, compared to the other coolers in this review. Suddenly, taking your kids camping on the weekend became easy and cross-country roadtrips became a summer vacation staple. While this test doesn’t really equate to real-world usage, it does give us some objective data so we can compare these coolers.Plus, because it’s around three inches taller and three inches slimmer, it makes for a more convenient seat or table-top when camping. And unlike many other coolers, the BMX has no rubber feet to stop it from sliding across the bed of your pickup if you neglected to tie it down. The cooler also features an easy-grip stainless steel handle, step plates and Cool Riser Technololgy®. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.