Dewalt DWST1-81333 TOUGHSYSTEM™ DS404 Cooler Box, Yellow, 15l

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It’s certainly not the most stylish of cool boxes, but don’t let the 'building site' appearance of the DeWalt cool box put you off. If you’re heading on a long car journey during the height of summer, it certainly doesn’t take long for food and drink to get warm, even when stashed in the boot. All cool boxes performed OK, but all the electric cool boxes we tested performed better than passive ones.

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The strong rubber seal tightly locks in the cool air and when used with ice packs, the foam-injected insulation across the walls and lid can keep your contents chilled for around six days to 5 degrees celsius. An IP65 rated water seal against water and dust ingress ensures your tools are fully protected whatever the elements while a pressure relief valve on Toolboxes enables pressure equalisation inside and out. Some of the more expensive cool boxes can keep your contents cool for up to a week, but this may be overkill if you’re planning a simple overnight stay with your family. Are you going to be staying completely off-grid, or do you have access to an electric charge point during your trip?Commercial grade PU foam insulation coupled with a freezer-style gasket lid ensures that the DEWALT ToughSystem® cooler can retain ice for up to 5 whole days.

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Compressor cool boxes These top-of-the range coolers usually start at 40 litres and resemble a mini-fridge. Whilst cool bags are certainly the most portable, if you want to guarantee a cool drink for longer, it may be time to upgrade to the best cool box. Spacious TOUGHYSTEM® Cooler provides five days’ ice retention, with IP65 rating for exceptional dust and water resistance. With the ability to keep up to 45 beer cans cool (using a 2:1 ice-to-can ratio) for between five days to a week, the Yeti Tundra can help you to relax and enjoy your trip whilst living completely off-grid.Weatherproof and leakproof, it can also keep dust and water out and your contents completely safe and protected from the elements, whatever the weather may bring. Use with the DEWALT® TOUGHSYSTEM® range to create a storage system that’s as unique as your profession or trade. We placed chilled bottles of water in each passive cool box, along with two ice packs, and measured the temperature increase over the course of the day.

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Mix and match components from toolboxes to organisers, totes or the TOUGHSYSTEM radio to suit that day’s job and storage needs. It also comes with two integrated cup holders that can hold cans securely once opened, reducing the risk of spills during transit.Although relatively big and bulky, these robust and highly-insulated cooling boxes can house significant capacity and chill your contents for a number of days rather than hours. Whilst it may look relatively large and cumbersome, the top and side carry handles make it surprisingly portable. Whilst it’s still fairly substantial in size with a 56L capacity, it makes a practical option for families heading off to a camping trip or festival. Thanks to its high-density polyfoam insulation, it also performs well using ice packs as a standalone cooler when unplugged.

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While this 52L cool box certainly takes up some space, it’s more portable than many thanks to its large military-grade handlebar and big, rugged wheels. Made from robust reinforced structural foam, these mobile, modular, stackable storage solutions are engineered and made to last and protect your tools in the very toughest of site conditions and weather. Portability - Whilst many cool boxes are large and bulky, you should look for features that make it more portable, such as wheels, carry handles, telescope handles or easy grip indents. This highly-insulated cool bag can house up to 15L (enough for a family of four) and comes with plenty of storage pockets both inside and out, making it easy to organise your food, drink and accessories for life on the go.

Padlock eyes provide lockable security and peace of mind that your tools are secure when not in use. That said, it comes with two gripped handles for comfortable carrying and multiple tie-down points to secure in your car during travel. Transparency is really important to us and that's why we're always upfront about where we find our recommendations.