Best Cooler? 54 Ice Chests Tested in BIGGEST EVER Ice Challenge! 🧊

Outdoor Empire August 2, 2025
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In this epic showdown, we put 54 of the top coolers to the test to find out which one reigns supreme in ice retention. From YETI to lesser-known brands, each cooler undergoes rigorous testing to see how long it can keep ice cold under real-world conditions. Join us as we stack up the competition, literally! Watch as we line up 54 of the best ice chests in our backyard and put them through the paces. Who will emerge as the champion? Find out as we reveal which cooler stands out for 2025! 🔍 Want to know which cooler deserves the title of "Best Cooler for Ice Retention"? Don't miss out on this comprehensive review and comparison! 🎯 *Join The Honey Hole newsletter* for outdoor gear deals, weekly giveaways, cheeky stories, and camping tips—sign up free at https://outdoorempire.com/youtube-sign-up/! NOTE: The Qool Box comes with with a 10 year warranty, not 1 year as listed in the table in the video. They also let us know that they will ship to the USA. If you're interested, send them an email. 🚨 *COOLERS IN THIS VIDEO* RTIC Ultra-Light 22 Qt Wheeled - https://amzn.to/41pMMSC Rugged Road 65 V2 - https://amzn.to/4mtnZp3 Polar Bear 45 - https://amzn.to/4ojqgVg RovR RollR 45 - https://amzn.to/3UcjIu1 Solo Windchill 47 - https://solostove.pxf.io/XmR6ZM , https://solostove.pxf.io/kOxWbn Yeti Roadie 48 - https://yetius.pxf.io/xLvBRO Cordova Basecamp 48 - https://amzn.to/4foSV7G Bison 50 - https://amzn.to/3GVFsHD Patriot 50 - https://amzn.to/3GTxMFT Pelican Elite 50QT - https://amzn.to/45E09Af Stanley Adventure Cold for Days 50 Qt - https://amzn.to/45aE6AM K2 Summit 50 - https://amzn.to/46yTrxm RTIC 52 QT Ultra-Light - https://amzn.to/46yTlWw Frosted Frog Injection 54 - https://amzn.to/4l4V6yb Coleman Steel Belted Vintage 54 - https://alnk.to/28TNOkk Taiga 55 - https://amzn.to/3U6ccAT Lifetime 55 Qt High Performance - https://amzn.to/3IWSO75 Coleman PRO 55 Qt Wheeled - https://amzn.to/4fic0bn BruMate BruTank 55 - https://amzn.to/4lZogjG Blue 60 Quart Ice Vault with Wheels - https://amzn.to/45oB1xg Blue 60 Qt Ice Vault - https://amzn.to/4hBrMiR Engel 60Qt UltraLite - https://amzn.to/4mp4T3l Guide Gear 60 - https://amzn.to/47bR4kh Cabela's Polar Cap Equalizer 60 - https://affiliate.cabelas.com/19k6z6 Grizzly 60 - https://amzn.to/40P37Ad YETI Roadie 60 - https://yetius.pxf.io/Dym5Jq YETI Tundra Haul - https://yetius.pxf.io/QjXBWz Coleman Classic 62qt Rolling - https://amzn.to/45u2f6C Kenai 65 - https://amzn.to/3UNvET3 Engel 65 High-Performance - https://amzn.to/4ozQV0z Hogg 65 - https://amzn.to/3IV24IS RTIC Ultra-Tough 65 - https://amzn.to/4oczFxX YETI Tundra 65 - https://yetius.pxf.io/9LZNrQ Ninja FrostVault - https://amzn.to/3H6jT7e Maluna 70 - https://amzn.to/4mp4ein Igloo Marine Ultra Latitude 70 - https://amzn.to/3IZw8Tv Coleman Classic Series 70 - https://amzn.to/4fh7wC1 Frosted Frog Wheeled 70 - https://amzn.to/4feuY2w Igloo Trailmate 70 - https://amzn.to/478Mx1Z RTIC 72 QT Ultra-Light Wheeled - https://amzn.to/4fCF5Pb Hooked 75 - https://hookedcoolers.com/ Iceland Longship 70 - https://www.icelandcooler.com/ Magellan Pro Explore 75 - https://www.academy.com/ Coho 24 qt - https://www.costco.com/p/-/coho-24-quart-injection-molded-cooler/4000067276 Oyster Tempo - See REI Youtube link Grandpa's Old Igloo - Take a time machine back to 1990 Icey-Tek 55 - https://icey-tek.com/ Iceland Viking 45 - https://www.icelandcooler.com/ QOOL Box eco+ - https://qool-products.com/en/ Airskirts Inflatable - https://www.airskirts.com/ Techni Ice 60 - https://techniice.com/ Orion Core 65 - https://jacksonkayak.com/ CaterGator 65 - https://www.webstaurantstore.com 💥 Love a great deal on camping gear? Check out the latest deals we’ve found for you at The Honey Hole on our website! 👉 https://outdoorempire.com/thehoneyhole/ 2023 Ice Retention Challenge 👉 https://youtu.be/J0Nel351sbg 2024 Ice Retention Challenge 👉 https://youtu.be/TiIP6JLu9Jc YETI Ice Retention Challenge 👉 https://youtu.be/lHx7OpyZSDI 🎥 WATCH MORE CAMPING GEAR COMPARISON VIDEOS https://youtu.be/hS9UXhtjlD8 https://youtu.be/U2CsAf7N__8 https://youtu.be/CGnBO8bTXwo https://youtu.be/v7ktEx-g6wE 🔍 Visit our website at https://outdoorempire.com/ 📸 Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/outdoorempirecom/ #camping #campinggear #CoolerTest #IceRetention #BestCooler2025 #OutdoorGear #YETI #CoolerReview 00:00 54 Cooler Ice Challenge Setup 03:53 Test Methods 05:48 The Early Losers 13:04 The Top Finishers 19:50 Final Results 25:48 Value for the Money DISCLOSURE: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you click on a link we may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel and more real-world gear tests!

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