If you buy groceries or if you like camping you would probably need a cooler, especially if the climate is warm.
There are 2 reasons why we use a cooler:
- To prevent the food to deteriorate
- To enjoy cool drinks
There are different types of coolers on the market.
There are box or chest coolers, bags or soft-sided coolers and powered coolers.
Which one is actually the best cooler?
Bag or Soft-Sided Coolers
Most people when they go to work use a bag cooler to keep their lunch. They are small, light and convenient.
They have a small layer of insulation to prevent heat or cold to go through.
Bag coolers or soft-sided coolers are fine if they are used for only a short period of time.
They are not very effective because the insulation is relatively thin. They are mostly used as a lunch bag.
Box or Chest Coolers
Box coolers or ice chests are much better in keeping the content cold. Many use several inches of polystyrene or polyurethane as insulation material.
Others use air space to act as insulator which is not as effective.
Chest coolers are heavier and more durable. They come in different sizes and some even with wheels to improve mobility.
Thermoelectric Coolers
The Electric or Thermoelectric Coolers
They not only insulate but they also cool the content. That means, you don’t need to put ice inside. Their cooling capacity is however weak.
The problem with those type of coolers is that they are not recommended to run in a closed area. That means, they should not be operated inside a vehicle.
That defeats somewhat its purpose. Still it is very useful for camping or picnic, where there is no ice or source of refrigeration. We will deal with those electric coolers in another review.
So which cooler should you use? Which is the best cooler? What do the coolers review say?
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