Ice- Chest Throwdown. Not long ago, a good cooler kept ice for a weekend, maybe. Today’s premium rotomolded coolers have quadrupled that period, but at the cost of a new truck payment. With so many dollars on the line, you need to know exactly what you’re getting. To that end, we started with a dozen high- end chests, and after 1. Here they are, ranked and reviewed.

THE TESTThree buddies and I first measured each cooler’s true capacity by weighing them, filling them with water, weighing them again, and doing some math. We then filled each with 1 pound of ice per quart of true capacity, put them a temperature- controlled room, and monitored them remotely for 1. We charted when each hit 3.

That done, we timed how long it took 5 gallons of water to drain, and then measured the residual H2. O. Each cooler was then tossed from a pickup truck going 4. We compared features and handling, and, finally, we combined the length of the warranty and whether or not the cooler was made in the U.

S. A. to arrive at a service score. Ice retention was given up to 5. SPECS 3. 8 qt. • 2.

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U. S. A. TOTAL SCORE 8. The Polar Cap kept ice longer than any other cooler and didn’t hit our warm- beer threshold of 4. Its molded- in handles were a tester favorite, and the single- pin hinge was near bulletproof.

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The drain, too, was excellent and attached with a metal wire lanyard. HITS Testers liked the pressure release valve, which makes the lid easier to open when tightly sealed, as well as the glow- in- the dark rope handles that snap to the cooler’s side, out of the way. Latches double as bottle openers. MISSES One tester felt that the rubber latches were too stiff to manage in the cold, especially for older or arthritic hands. The warranty is less than stellar. THE SKINNY A rugged chest that keeps cool longer than the competition, all at a fair price. UPDATECabela's just dropped the regular price of this cooler to $2.

Best Value, too.$4. ORIONCOOLERS. COMSPECS 4.

U. S. A. TOTAL SCORE 8. The Orion 4. 5 is loaded with smart features. Testers loved the nonstick lid pad, which prevents gear from sliding. There are bottle openers on the corners and six reinforced tie- downs. An integrated rail system lets you mount a phone, GPS unit, camera, and more. The internal sectional divider doubles as a cutting board.

HITS It’s tough. A 4. Watch Silent House Online Forbes here. The latches also scored highest. MISSES The Orion placed fourth in our ice- retention test.

Had it done better, it would have run away with the test. THE SKINNY If you don’t need your beverages to stay cold for more than eight days, this may be your cooler. Two testers named it their overall favorite. It’s expensive, but quality comes at a cost.[3] [YETI TUNDRA 5.

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TOTAL SCORE 8. 5Yeti started the rotomolded trend and remains the cooler all others are typically compared to. The Tundra 5. 0 scored middle of the pack on ice retention, but it was completely unfazed by our roll test and does all the little things right. If you want a U. S. A. make, all you have to do is ask. HITS Simple and rugged. Latches, hinges, handles, and feet are all rock solid.

The drain was slow, but left almost no water behind. MISSES Needs an attached drain plug. Testers did not like that true capacity was less than 4. THE SKINNY When you think of a quality cooler, you probably think of Yeti, and for good reason. This thing is indestructible. It’s the standard- bearer, but that standard doesn’t come cheap.[4] [IGLOO SPORTSMAN (BEST VALUE) ]$2. BUY IT NOWSPECS 5.

U. S. A. TOTAL SCORE 8. The Sportsman was one of the largest coolers in the test and yet still handled quite well. It scored fifth out of 1. HITS The large quick- detach drain with metal lanyard moved water fast. Online, the Sportsman can be found for less than $2.

MISSES While all the other top coolers have a single- pin hinge, the Igloo utilizes a less durable two- pin design. The rigid plastic side handles are more likely to break, compared with rope handles. THE SKINNY The bare- bones Sportsman excels at its one big job—keeping things cold. And it does so at a can’t- be- beat price.[4; TIE] [PELICAN ELITE 4. QT]$3. 50; BUY IT NOWSPECS 4.

Lifetime warranty, made in the U. S. A. TOTAL SCORE 8. It looks as if you could drop the Pelican Elite out of a helicopter and keep a dozen eggs intact inside.

So it was a big surprise when one of the hard- plastic handles broke in our roll test. Otherwise, it would have placed second overall.

HITS It was second in our ice- retention test, and it has the best warranty in the business. So if yours ever breaks, they’ll send you a new one. MISSES One of two models to suffer damage in the roll test. The drain plug is not built to the same standard as the rest of the cooler—flimsy at best.

THE SKINNY The Pelican could be a contender if it works out a few small quirks. Rigid plastic handles are more prone to breakage, and it’s begging for a drain- plug redesign.[6] [ENGEL ENG5]$3.

BUY IT NOWSPECS 4. Thailand. TOTAL SCORE 8.

Engel brought the first modern rotomolded cooler to the U. S. market. The new ENG5. HITS The best drain of the test, it dumped 5 gallons of water in a minute and 3. Its size- to- weight to- ice- retention ratio was also among the best.

A silicone, not rubber, seal likely contributed to it’s high ice- retention marks. MISSES No one liked the latches, even though they double as bottle openers. It opened on the roll test.

The warranty is subpar. THE SKINNY The ENG5. If it had a better warranty and was made in the U. S. A., it would have placed much higher.[7] [ORCA COOLERS 4. BUY IT NOWSPECS 3.

Lifetime warranty, made in the U. S. ATOTAL SCORE 8. Tennessee- made ORCA Coolers are extremely popular in the South, and for good reason.

This minimalist chest—similar to a Yeti—started strong, holding ice under 3. But it lost ground in the race to 4. HITS The first- rate drain plug dumped 5 gallons of water in less than 2 minutes, and left behind less than an ounce. A cargo net along the outer back wall is handy. MISSES Testers didn’t like the elevated, somewhat slick plastic feet. The nylon tug handles secured with aluminum pins prompted questions of durability. THE SKINNY It’s a solid all- around performer that’s made in the U.

S. A. and comes with a lifetime warranty. If you haven’t seen an ORCA at the boat launch yet, you will soon.$2. FROSTBITECOOLERS. COMSPECS 4. 5. 6 qt. Thailand. TOTAL SCORE 8. From High Performance Coolers, the company behind Icey- Tek (see below), the Frostbite R4.