Snowball Portable Cooler with Handle, Hard Rotomolded Insulation Ice Chest for Camping, Fishing, Hunting, BBQs & Outdoor Activities

I don't think I've EVER purchased a product that hasn't been reviewed before this.However, considering I was able to buy this in Like New condition from Amazon and saved a lot of money, I took the gamble and it paid off!!I actually worked in a roto-mold factory just outside of Denver. We made coolers very much like these. They're not cheap to make when done right.I inspected my cooler when it arrived. Besides the tiny scratch on the top (which is why it was being sold in Like New condition) it was made very well and def stacks up against any competitor's products regarding quality of craftsmanship.I really appreciate the built-in drain on the side. I read about other similar products not having this and reviewers complaining, wishing theirs had one.The rubber latches are comfortable and latch securely. Each one has a convenient built-in bottle opener! Don't put your fingers inside the latches when securing them tho... It won't harm you but it's not very comfortable either!TESTING and PERFORMANCE:I pre-chilled the cooler by filling it with cool tap water and about 3lbs of ice from my freezer.The next morning I purchased a 10lb bag of ice and placed it inside after draining the chilled water out. I put my digital BBQ smoker temperature probe inside against the inside wall about 1" above the ice and shut and sealed the lid.The ice lasted 4 days and the inside stayed cool for 5 days. During the testing ther inside temp stayed around 34° in the shade and 38° in direct sunlight. (Note: the temp probe rested against the side wall that was exposed to the direct sunlight and was never in contact with the ice itself!)During the testing, I placed the cooler directly in the sun during the days. Outside surface temps of the beige/tan cooler reached up to 120°. White coolers will probably stay a little cooler as they won't attract as much heat. Ambient temps were between 70° during the day and 62° at night (I brought the cooler inside my temperature controlled garage).Most people won't placer their cooler in direct sun light however, though during summer time, admittedly, average ambient daytime temps will be much higher.I'm confident, had I put more ice or other pre-chilled items (like beer) into the cooler to fill up the entire avail capacity, it would have lasted another 2 days. This small cooler will easily hold 20lbs (2bags) of ice. I opened and closed the cooler a few times each day during the testing period trying to simulate a "real-world" experience. A final measurement of the melted ice water on the 6th day read 58°.I know some ppl use these types of coolers just to keep ice in to replace ice that has melted in their regular use coolers. If one were to place 2 bags is ice in this cooler and keep it closed and out of the direct sunlight, the ice would probably last 7 days and still be usable.Who knows...maybe I'll put it through this type of test and update my review!Buy thi$ cooler with confidence and $ave your green-back$ for your recreational activitie$!

Needed to find an insulated cooler at the last minute for a trip to Yellowstone as my old Coleman was no longer up to the task. Looked seriously at Yeti and DeWalt. I was also looking for a cooler that I could use after that trip that would fit in my RZR. After reading reviews of some insulated coolers potentially vacuum sealing the lid, I needed to find one that had a drain which could be used to vent the cooler in those cases. This was a challenger for smaller coolers. This cooler seemed to fit all of my requirements and getting a Yeti that I liked in such a short time frame wasn't possible.I found this and seemed to meet all of my requirements and was also cheaper than a Yeti which was a pleasant surprise. Being an off brand (or at least not one I've heard of), I was somewhat skeptical. However, it performed almost perfectly. The first round of ice melted fairly rapidly and I was beginning to suspect my fears were going to be well founded. Well, after that, never had a problem with ice prematurely melting again. The ice in the cooler lasted between 2 - 3 days. It vacuum locked on me once. That's where having the drain really paid off. Only time will tell just how durable this will be. But for now, I've been very pleased with it.

This cooler is more or less as expected. 2" or more of insulation all around with a solidly closing top and rubber t-handles to keep it closed.It's got a cheaply affixed sticker on the front with the brand name that came right off. I'm guessing it's a generic item branded by the seller, but nothing wrong with that. Instructions and information in Chinese were inside, but weren't really necessary.Rubber feet are solid as is the screw-in water plug. I use mine with reusable cooler blocks rather than ice, so haven't needed the plug in regular use, only for washing and pre-cooling. The plug is solid and fairly deep, so will also insulate well. Unlike many others it does not come with a lanyard or other mechanism for attaching it, so if you remove it during use, you need to be sure not to lose it. Probably would be easy enough to attach something if you care. The handles are nice rope loops with a molded rubber grip area.It closes and seals solidly. There's no pressure release valve but I haven't had any issues opening it. I haven't tested it exhaustively, but I can't think of any reason it wouldn't match the performance of any of the competitor products, even the "Brand Y" versions. Overall quite happy.

This is a very nice cooler and keeps ice very well even in 95 degree Florida heat! NO cooler can withstand high temperatures and maintain ice for 4 days in these temperatures but this one does a very good job and you will still have cold water after 4 days. ( This is if you are actually opening and closing the cooler as in a camping situation) IF you sealed the cooler full of ice and left it in the shade, and did not open it then it very well could/may maintain ice for 4 days in these extreme heat conditions. It is very well constructed and should last well over 10 to 20 years with proper care- I.E. dont leave it in the direct sun and dont expose it to chemicals. It has a drain, bottle opener and is solid! It is heavy when loaded, as are all insulated coolers. It is a terrific alternative to the high priced name brands and the quality is excellent!