Coleman Xtreme Cooler, Large Ice Box, PU Full Foam Insulation, Stays Cool for Days, Portable Cool Box; Perfect for Camping, Picnics and Festivals

Product Information

As for styling, there are essentially two designs to choose from right now. The 28-quart and 120-quart have been through facelifts and possess the sharp edges and defining features of a more progressive cooler. While the other sizes still retain the more traditional Coleman Cooler design with softer edges and embedded grooves. There are a variety of handle options depending on which model you go with. For the 28-quart model, there is an overhead comfort-grip bail. This is a very comfortable bail and does a good job of controlling this relatively small cooler. These coolers, despite their updated slim design, are a bit heavier than most budget coolers. This is likely due to the improved levels of insulation which we think are worth it. Reinforced lids and steel hardware have also been used, meaning that they can take a pretty good beating and you can even put up to 250 pounds on top of them without an issue. They also come with the specialized UV coating that protects the cooler from harsh conditions from the sun as well as stainless steel hardware that combats rust. And in our comparison test, the Coleman Xtreme out-performed the other cool boxes in terms of insulation performance.

The Coleman Xtreme Marine Coolers follow a similar naming pattern, with a single number coming at the end of the product name. This number represents how many days it can keep items cool. Expect to pay in the high intermediate tier for this product, depending on size and availability. Remember that our value figures are based on dollars per quart. So smaller sizes will tend to fall higher into the intermediate price tier while lower ones will be closer to the budget price tier. This is a respectable price point for these coolers given their performance and features. Overall Rating– There have also been some updates to the styling of certain sizes. The conservative and “bubbly” curves not are much sharper and give off a level of modernity that the older style doesn’t possess. But it is still a work in progress and we would like to see an increase in color choices. Cost – 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. The supposed day ranges go from 3 to 6 days. As you might expect, these numbers are higher than what Coleman states their non-Xtreme coolers are good for. We will test the accuracy of these ice numbers further below. Coleman Xtreme Cooler Features

The Coleman Xtreme Cooler Series is comprised of both generic as well as marine coolers. Within these groups are a variety of coolers that vary in size, features, and price points. Let’s go over each below. In tandem with the Coleman Xtreme Coolers are the Coleman Xtreme Marine Coolers. The Coleman Xtreme Marine Coolers take the advanced ice retention features offered up via the Xtreme technology and apply them to coolers specially designed for Marine settings. Also worth noting are the embedded cup holders found on most models. All but the 28-quart Xtreme Cooler come with four cup holders. The 28-quart, due to having a much smaller lid, only has two. There is a common name designation among all Xtreme Coolers that needs to be discussed. After the storage volume, Coleman has included a number ranging from 3 to 6. For instance, they offer the 62 Quart Xtreme 5, 28 Quart Xtreme 3, 120 Quart Xtreme 6, etc. This number represents how many days your items will stay cold. So for instance, the 62 Quart Xtreme 5 will supposedly keep items cool for 5 days.

However, the posted cooling numbers are a bit exaggerated. This is especially true if you plan on taking this to the beach or lake in the summer. Depending on which model you go with, you should expect around 70 to 80% of the reported numbers in real-life applications. This translates to between 40 and 110 hours, with the larger coolers almost always outperforming the smaller ones. Mobility and Durability – The Coleman Xtreme Coolers perform pretty well for the price. While they are a bit more expensive than the standard Coleman chest coolers, you can enjoy significantly longer ice life which we feel is worth the slight up-charge. Build quality is acceptable outside of the plastic handles and hinges being known to prematurely fail. It would also have been nice to have a few more color options (although that is a minor issue). But overall this series is a good, affordable starter cooler for someone needing to keep their things cool for a short weekend. All Coleman Xtreme Coolers have easy-to-grab handles (either side handles or overhead handles) which should help with moving. There are also wheeled configurations for a couple of the larger sizes which can help to move around when the cooler is full (it can get heavy!). Depending on which size and type of Coleman Xtreme Cooler you go with, they will come with a unique color scheme as well as design. They seem to be in the process of updating the design of some of their Xtreme Coolers. You will find pretty noticeable differences in looks between, say, the 52-quart Xtreme 5 Cooler and the 120-quart Xtreme 6 Cooler.

To get a better idea of real-life results, we did some of our in-house tests. Our go-to method is to fill the cooler approximately ½ full with ice and leave it outside. We will then open it every half hour or so to emulate real-life use. The results were as follows: As an added feature, robust lids are strong enough to be used as a seat for up to 113kg! The Coleman Xtreme insulation provides premium cooling performance. The 28QT cooler sits upright in your car with 2 added beverage holders. Also, you will find that all Xtreme Coolers have the Coleman Have-A-Seat Support Lid. This robust lid design allows you to put up to 250 pounds on top of it. This makes it a great makeshift seat or, in a pinch (and with proper support), it can also be used as a temporary step stool. We have also found this feature helpful when you need some extra seats around the campfire. While we didn’t see quite the numbers that Coleman stated, they weren’t too far off. This does bring up an interesting point, however. Coleman simply states that their coolers will “keep food cold” for up to a certain period. This could be interpreted differently from how long it keeps ice, as even cold water could do a good job of keeping items cold. Because of this, we feel that their stated cooling performance is pretty accurate. And the results, particularly in the larger sizes, show that Coleman Xtreme Coolers can keep up with the ice retention values on some of the more popular premium coolers on the market. Storage Size: 28, 52, 62, 70, 100, and 120 quart sizes Construction: Plastic composition Cost: Budget-priced Features: Xtreme insulation technology, ThermOZONE insulation, Hinged lid, Built-in cup holders, Two-way rotating handles, Wheeled configurations Pros: Good price for what you are getting, Decent insulation, Has optional wheels for easy transport Cons: Weak handles, Hinges can come loose

Online prices vary quite a bit with these products, but almost all fall in the budget category. You will find some small fluctuations depending on which size you go with. Typically, smaller sizes will have a higher dollar per quart rate and you will also pay a small upcharge for wheeled models. You will find that the Coleman Xtreme Cooler lineup is very reasonably priced. There will be a slight up-charge for the Marine line but even it is still much cheaper than many of the other options out there. This more affordable asking price does result in slightly lower ice life and fewer features than much of the premium competition. Also, the coolers themselves won’t be quite as tough. However, it is a good compromise.

For carrying, all Coleman Xtreme Marine Coolers come with either a comfort-grip bail handle (28-quart model) or a comfort-grip swing handle (100, 120, and 150-quart models). These handles are very intuitive and allow for 180 degrees of rotation. Since there are no wheeled options, you won’t find any that have tow handles. And all models also come with either 2 or 4 cup holders for added convenience. But overall, all of these coolers are very reasonably priced and it helps us to overlook some of their minor shortcomings. Overall Rating– Unlike other manufacturers, Coleman rigid coolers are insulated with Polyurethane insulation (PU). PU is a very dense and an excellent insulator filling the entire internal cavity of the cooler, leaving no air gaps and so improving its insulating efficiency. This is because all of the components of this cooler are made of plastic (most likely to keep costs low) and, unfortunately, these plastic pieces don’t have the life of higher-quality materials such as steel. They could also use a little beefing up to prolong their life. Visual Appeal – It is worth mentioning that not every single one of the Coleman Xtreme Marine Coolers has yet been updated to follow this standard. Currently, only the 120-Quart Xtreme 5 and 150-Quart Xtreme 6 do. However, Coleman states that their 100-Quart and 28-Quart are capable of 5 days and 3 days, respectively.