Rugged Coolers For Outdoors

Rugged coolers offer exceptional durability and exceptional ice retention at a cost-effective price, making them an excellent choice for road trips, camping trips and weekend barbecues with friends.

Roto-molded coolers boast thick walls and some are coated with Rigorite, originally developed by the military to bombproof the Pentagon. Furthermore, some hold certification from the International Grizzly Bear Committee that they will withstand attempts at forced entry.

Size

Roto-molded coolers stand out for having thick walls, leaving little space inside for your ice and other content. Rugged Road coolers, however, provide more storage capacity while being extremely lightweight.

The 45-quart size cooler is perfect for weekend car camping trips and keeping drinks cold when guests visit your home. Furthermore, its impressive ice retention capability and American manufacturing ensure its superiority.

This model’s outer shell is covered in Rigorite, a polyurea spray used by the military for bombproofing. This special coating reduces weight without compromising ice storage or durability, plus offers a limited lifetime manufacturers/craftsmanship warranty.

Weight

Rugged Road cooler is an excellent lightweight choice that still ices up efficiently thanks to Fridgite insulation – making it far lighter than its competition but maintaining similar levels of ice retention. It weighs less than half as much while still offering impressive ice retention capabilities.

Cordova Outdoors’ hard cooler was co-founded by a former Navy SEAL and backcountry pilot, giving you confidence that this hard cooler is built to withstand any challenge. We tested it at our lab, finding that full cooler of ice and 11 cans stayed cold for over 24 hours of nonstop refrigeration!

This cooler is ideal for day trips, camping trips and music festivals; its outer shell flexes easily so care must be taken not to drop it. Additionally, this model has tie-down slots as well as commercial-grade door gaskets for increased stability. While not bear-proof, IGBC-certified bearproof models may be available.

Insulation

Coolers serve many purposes, from food storage on camping trips to keeping drinks cold during backyard barbecues. Roto-molded coolers offer optimal insulating properties by having heat-softened plastic that fuses into its foam interior in one piece – providing optimal insulation properties and creating an airtight seal.

Roto-molded coolers are lightweight and more durable than other kinds of coolers, making them suitable for rough use. Also look out for waterproof zippers and rubber gaskets to help keep contents colder for longer.

The Roam Rugged cooler is one of the lightest high-performance coolers available today. At less than half the weight of its competitors, this lightweight cooling device keeps ice for days due to its Rigorite outer shell and Fridgite insulation core – and comes complete with an industry-leading limited lifetime manufacturers/craftsmanship warranty and world-class customer support.

Design

Premium cooler built for durability and looks great. Perfect for camping trips and can easily be towed behind your vehicle, its lightweight design makes this cooler easy to transport.

Rugged Road believes outdoor adventure should be part of daily life, so their products strive to inspire and support this pursuit. In fact, 10% of their profits go toward clean water projects! Plus they give 10% back!

Lucie is a sports climber and ultrarunner who emphasizes quality over quantity in everything she owns, helping other athletes balance joy with ambition in their mental training regimens. She and her partner live part time in their teardrop trailer while climbing across the United States; additionally she writes gear reviews and travel articles for Camping for Women magazine.

Price

The Rugged Road 65 cooler is an ideal choice for camping trips, hunting expeditions, or keeping drinks cool with friends. Its easy cleaning and transport make it ideal, plus it floats upright when placed in water. Plus it comes with an affordable limited lifetime manufacturers/craftsmanship warranty!

Lucie is an accomplished sport climber, ultrarunner, writer and mental training consultant who values quality over quantity and lives part-time in her converted Honda Element. With her partner she shares a love for nature and adventures – seeking tools that allow them to balance joy and ambition as they strive towards reaching their goals while striving to stay away from comfort zones and stay prepared for whatever comes their way.