Ben Posted May 23, 2013 Report Posted May 23, 2013 I need a new cool box and was after a bit of info who makes the best ones and where to source If anybody knows ? Cheers guys Quote
Crossy Posted May 23, 2013 Report Posted May 23, 2013 I bought an Icey-TEK for the Alderney trip and it is fantastic, very expensive though. A coleman could be a chealer alternative, most camping shops do them. Cheers, Andrew Quote
Ben Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Posted May 23, 2013 I bought an Icey-TEK for the Alderney trip and it is fantastic, very expensive though. A coleman could be a chealer alternative, most camping shops do them. Cheers, Andrew Hi mate iv got a Coleman at the mo and it's seen better days so am going to upgrade , did you find any deals in that one anywhere ? Quote
Maverick Martin Posted May 23, 2013 Report Posted May 23, 2013 Have a read through this recent thread http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/ipb/topic/14274-cool-boxesice-boxes/?hl=cool on the same subject Martin Quote
fisherman1055 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Posted May 23, 2013 i have got an icey-tek 70L cook box which doubles as a seat as they sell a cushion to go on it it even keeps frozen for 5 days Tony Quote
Ben Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Posted May 23, 2013 Have a read through this recent thread http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/ipb/topic/14274-cool-boxesice-boxes/?hl=cool on the same subject Martin Cheers Martin Quote
Ben Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Posted May 23, 2013 i have got an icey-tek 70L cook box which doubles as a seat as they sell a cushion to go on it it even keeps frozen for 5 days Tony Did you get your one on line or is there a shop locally you can go and view them and purchase ?? Quote
great white Posted May 23, 2013 Report Posted May 23, 2013 Have you looked at the drawm ones http://www.drawm.com/containers.html much better value and used by a lot of commercials Quote
Ben Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Posted May 23, 2013 Have you looked at the drawm ones http://www.drawm.com/containers.html much better value and used by a lot of commercials Cheers Charlie just looked at that link ... Do they have hinged lids or are they sealed on all 4 corners ? Can't see in the pic properly ...., Quote
great white Posted May 24, 2013 Report Posted May 24, 2013 Most have those rubbers on to hold them shut But they do the 100ltr with a hinged lid. Phone them for a price and check it against the cost of an Icy tec mate Quote
Rob Posted May 24, 2013 Report Posted May 24, 2013 I think the igloo range are a good compromise between built quality / weight , ability to keep the catch cold and price. Also, with not so chunky build they are smaller than the equivalent icytek! Rob Quote
Crossy Posted May 24, 2013 Report Posted May 24, 2013 Hi mate iv got a Coleman at the mo and it's seen better days so am going to upgrade , did you find any deals in that one anywhere ? Not really, got mine here:http://www.coolboxesuk.com/ Like I say, probably one of the best on the market but you will pay for it. I got the 70L long box. Quote
Adam F Posted May 24, 2013 Report Posted May 24, 2013 Buy quality, buy once. My Icey Tek is getting on for 8 years old and it still looks and works like new. You won't regret it. Quote
pegleg Posted June 5, 2013 Report Posted June 5, 2013 Just bought this because downsized from a larger igloo. £94.99 Looks good .NEW Igloo Super Tough 54qt Cooler cool box # 16851 (350763516369) Quote
Matt Posted June 6, 2013 Report Posted June 6, 2013 Buy quality, buy once. My Icey Tek is getting on for 8 years old and it still looks and works like new. You won't regret it. You lack my talent for destruction!!! Quote
Ben Posted June 7, 2013 Author Report Posted June 7, 2013 Buy quality, buy once. My Icey Tek is getting on for 8 years old and it still looks and works like new. You won't regret it. Think after looking I am going to go for the icey tek ..... Where did you get your one from Adam and what are the dimensions how many cod can you fit on it lol !!!!!! Quote
Adam F Posted June 7, 2013 Report Posted June 7, 2013 http://www.coolboxesuk.com/range/ I think mine is the 70l version. It's about right for what we do, one the odd occasion we fill it, but then I carry a fish box under the deck if we run out of space. Most of the time it is ample. Quote
alun j. Posted June 8, 2013 Report Posted June 8, 2013 The only point I'd add is to ask you to consider how portable you want it to be... Icey-tek is great...but heavy for it's size....Adam's isn't often lifted off the boat! I've got two Igloo boxes...they are good [thermally] but the lids, handles and catches are more flimsy...but they are much lighter. The larger of mine is an Igloo 95 [a bit bigger than Adam's]....that mostly stays on the boat and allows most fish to stay straight !! The smaller box is about 50 l. and that is more useful to transport fish in the car [ but is often too small !] So....how much can you lift ?? .....and how much room in the car if you need to transport it ? Alun. Quote
Ben Posted June 8, 2013 Author Report Posted June 8, 2013 The only point I'd add is to ask you to consider how portable you want it to be... Icey-tek is great...but heavy for it's size....Adam's isn't often lifted off the boat! I've got two Igloo boxes...they are good [thermally] but the lids, handles and catches are more flimsy...but they are much lighter. The larger of mine is an Igloo 95 [a bit bigger than Adam's]....that mostly stays on the boat and allows most fish to stay straight !! The smaller box is about 50 l. and that is more useful to transport fish in the car [ but is often too small !] So....how much can you lift ?? .....and how much room in the car if you need to transport it ? Alun. Lifting isn't too much of a issue and I will be putting it in the car to take home but with the seats down it should be fine....... As you said the handels on the igloo are a bit flimsy so me being as gentle handed person as I am defiantly better go for the icy tech as the last thing I want is to replace in a couple of years !!!!! Cheers for the pointers boys now to find one and order ..... Ben Quote
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