Canyon outfitters coolers

[Mace]

I've been lusting after a yeti cooler for a while but have yet to justify the cost. I did find another manu that has fairly good specs.

http://canyoncoolers.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=73

Pricing is significantly less than the Yeti, but I have no idea on the quality, durability or longevity.

Anyone use them?

 

[the gimpey one]

No experience but most of them are sold out! Pretty good sign

 

[TXLX100]

It looks like they are $100 less on the 125 quart. Can anyone attest to how long ice lasts in one of these versus a regular cooler? I have a 165 quart igloo, it's fine, last several days cooling down beer with a full load of ice (but also weighs over 150lbs full of ice).

 

[DudeAbides]

I have a 150qt Canyon cooler. It's well built and solid, but the lid has warped a little in the sun. Still seals perfectly, just the top is wavey now.

Ice retention is going to be pretty much the same for just about any cooler of equivalent size if getting in it constantly to get drinks. Kept shut though, I left it in the garage mid-summer after a trip with the left over ice and although it was all melted two weeks later it was still ice cold water.

They tend to sell out pretty quick after getting a shipment in, I would email them if you're interested to find out when the next one is due.

 

[LouisianaFJ]

I was in the same boat with wanting a heavy duty cooler, I realy never realized there were so many options other than Yeti, Engel makes some great ones that I've had first hand experience with. Igloo has some upper end ones too, and K2.

 

[Mace]

And Penguin now..

There is a good website that shows most of the higher end coolers.

http://www.thebestcooler.com/

I found the 22 qt unit for 89.99 online as well. Seems like a great size for drinks on the trail (day only)

 

[TXLX100]

I came across this cooler cover while looking for some stuff for my camper. I might try one out on my igloo, looks like it would help ESP if the cooler is in the sun. Looks like it is fitted to the cooler and has elastic on the bottom.

http://www.popupgizmos.com/cooler cover page.htm

 

[Mace]

Covers help considerably, especially if you can keep them wet.

 

[Dr Red]

Everything wet is better

 

[inthewall]

I cover my cooler with an old and heavy, canvas tarp. It helps a ton. It also has as many uses as duct tape.

 

[the gimpey one]

Had someone tell me that if i bought the ice early and freeze it overnight it would last longer. Something about how these machines only get cool enough to physically make the ice. He threw his in a deep freezer.

 

[rusty_tlc]

The cheap furniture pads from Harbor Freight work well to cover coolers. They double as a ground pad if you need to get under the truck.

Sent via the ether from my candy bar running ginger bread

 

[Mace]

good idea!


I'm going to pick up a 29 or 50 Qt cooler from them. Haven't quite decided which. The 50 is just a bit bigger than I want, the 29 is about right, but may be too small at other times. So I'll probably need both eventually lol

 

[Coastline]

How many quarts of ice do you put into a 50 quart cooler?

 

[Mace]

Depends on how long you need to keep something cool.

It also depends on what type of ice (Block or cube), and how well the cooler works, how often you open it, the temperature outside, if you store it in the sun.. etc...


29 Qt cooler on route. Should be perfect to keep drinks cold on the trail

 

[TXLX100]

One trick I use for my cooler is freeze half gallon bottles (or one gallon jugs with screw top) with drinking water in them. It takes quite a bit of ice to fill my 165 qt cooler, this helps offset the amount of ice I have to buy. As the bottles thaw, I have extra drinking water. If I remember to do it before a trip, it works out great.

 

[rusty_tlc]

One trick I use for my cooler is freeze half gallon bottles (or one gallon jugs with screw top) with drinking water in them. It takes quite a bit of ice to fill my 165 qt cooler, this helps offset the amount of ice I have to buy. As the bottles thaw, I have extra drinking water. If I remember to do it before a trip, it works out great.

I fill the dead space in my upright deep freeze with ice jugs. It makes the freezer more efficient and I have a supply of emergency water on hand at all times. Plus if there is a power outage the ice will help keep the food until the power comes back on.

 

[Bogo]

Had someone tell me that if i bought the ice early and freeze it overnight it would last longer. Something about how these machines only get cool enough to physically make the ice. He threw his in a deep freezer.

Add 1/4th more ice and it doesn't matter. Yes, every bit helps if you are space limited. I'd freeze the cooler too if possible. At the minimum I'd pre cool the cooler so the ice for the trip only has to maintain the cold rather than create it too.

I fill the dead space in my upright deep freeze with ice jugs. It makes the freezer more efficient and I have a supply of emergency water on hand at all times. Plus if there is a power outage the ice will help keep the food until the power comes back on.

X2, except I have chest freezers.

 

[Mace]

My cooler showed up a week or so ago and I put it to work immediately. I finally got to get some pics taken today. I really like the cooler. Walls are 2 to 3" thick and the neoprene gasket keeps things sealed well. Stout handles are easily replaceable and should make solid tie down points in the bed of the FJ40.

The rack on the back of the cruiser is sized to fit three Jerry cans, the cooler almost fits.. If I had made it shallower, it would fit in there almost perfectly..

 

[Mace]

Latches are metal, and lock down well. The hinges are molded into the cooler and are super beefy.