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

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We have the Coleman Xtreme, new last year. It’s excellent. Keeps things cool beautifully.” (Recommended by Talipesmum) While none of the cool boxes leaked when upright, all but one leaked from the lid if tipped over onto their side. It's worth making sure your cool box isn't going to fall over easily when being transported. Comfort We tested passive cool boxes and electric cool boxes from major UK retailers and brands. We bought every product we tested, so you can be sure our opinion isn't biased by us receiving freebies. Insulation High-performing and suitable for use all year round, the Coleman Xtreme is a robust and durable cooling box that can keep its contents chilled even on the hottest of summer days. With a UV guard coating and rustproof stainless steel hinges, it’s also hard-wearing enough to stand the test of time, whether your camping trips occur during a heatwave or over a weekend of torrential rain.

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We have a camping fridge. Plugs into the car lighter when we are out and about. Then at the camp, it is still cold enough to keep stuff fresh. Best camping item we got.” (Style of cool box recommended by Summerholidayorcovidagain) Our verdict We have an Icey-Tek, bought a few years ago and it's totally amazing.” (Reviewed by northerngirl2012) Our verdict 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.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. Type: Passive | Capacity: 66L | Cold performance: Up to 5 days | Material: High density polyethylene, polyurethane | Weight: 6.1kg | Size: 71 x 39 x 44 cm What we like Mumsnet parents love spending time in the great outdoors, whether that’s camping holidays or simply picnics and days out in the sunshine. 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. 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. Type: Thermoelectric | Capacity: 24L | Cold performance: 4-5 days | Material: Polyfoam | Weight: 4.6kg | Size: 38 x 24.5 x 42 cm What we like

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Type: 12V cool box | Capacity: 30L | Cold performance: Up to 16°C below ambient temperature when powered | Material: Plastic with polyurethane foam insulation | Weight: 5.4kg | Size: 48.5 x 36 x 50.5cm What we like

With an Australian retro style design that’s available in a wide variety of bright colours, Mumsnet users rave about Icey-Tek Cube Cool Boxes for their high durability, impressive five-year warranty and excellent insulation that’ll keep your contents colder for longer than other boxes. Size You'll generally find that cool boxes have larger capacities. You can get cool bags up to 50 litres, but if you need more consider a cool box instead.

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Compressor cool boxes These top-of-the range coolers usually start at 40 litres and resemble a mini-fridge. They need plugging in, and hi-tech models are available that can be controlled with apps. Type: Passive | Capacity: 25L | Cold performance: Up to 6 days | Material: Pressure-injected polyurethane insulation | Weight: 8kg | Size: 46 x 42.5 x 37.5cm What we like Electric cool boxes Don’t require ice but they do require power. You either plug the box into your car (12V), the most common type of charger, or into the mains by a UK plug. They require constant power, though will still keep contents cool for a few hours if you unplug. You can get battery-powered boxes, but they’re less common and far more expensive. A cool box keeps food and drink cool by insulating it from the outside environment. Unlike cool bags, which rely on the material properties of the bag to provide this insulation, there are different types of cool box. Some work in different ways:Type: Cool bag | Capacity: 15L | Cold performance: Unspecified | Material: Recycled TPU | Weight: 3.2kg | Size: 45 x 27 x 18.5cm What we like