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Donnie · Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 12:06 pm Post subject: Best ice chest for the money

Nobody knows ice chests like fisherman, whats your opinion as to the best ice chest for the money. I read about Yeti, but are they over priced?

Thanks for any info.

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Donnie · Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 12:53 pm Post subject: Re: Best ice chest for the money

mickeyd · Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 1:34 pm Post subject:

Lots of debate and endless chatter about this subject on the "other" fishing forums. I am looking to replace my current Igloo with the Igloo Marine Ultra and it is available with snaps for a cushion which I need for an extra seat on my skiff. I like the high dollar, thickly insulated chests that I see a lot of but as mentioned previously they are a big target for thiefs and I can not get as much into a comparable quart size one as my Igloo because of the thickness of the sides.
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crhfish · Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 3:30 pm Post subject:

I think it really depends on what you are using it for. If your going way down the beach for a few days, you may need a Yeti. For day fishing i think just about any good cooler will do. I thought this test was pretty good. Each one seems ot have features that someone may really need.

http://www.campinglife.com/camping-gear/ice-chest-shootout/

FishBites · Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 3:45 pm Post subject:

Pelican males an ice chest that is far superior to yeti IMO. They have thicker insulation, a little cheaper, and come with a lifetime warranty from what I have seen. My FFL is a sealer for them and made me one hell of a deal.

speckled.trout · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 30 Aug 2012 Posts: 1190

This is what I use.....

http://yukoncoldlockers.com/

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nisurodoc · Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 5:08 pm Post subject:

I have a Coleman xtreme marine that came with my current boat and it is the best ice chest I have, performs as well as my 2 Yeti's and is much lighter. I've priced them at WalMart and they're about 100 bucks, that's about the best value I've found.
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Donnie · Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 5:41 pm Post subject:

Thanks everyone.

FishBites · Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 6:50 am Post subject:

Pelican 35 vs YETI 45

ironmanstan · Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:01 am Post subject:

If I had a Yeti or a high priced cooler and it happened to be stolen from my boat or truck I would be really sad. If someone steels my Igloo I'll just go buy a new one.
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Donnie · Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:05 am Post subject:

kweber · Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:09 am Post subject:

Brute boxes are somewhat less than the other high-end stuff made in FtWorth... no first-hand experience, tho.
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Donnie · Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:21 am Post subject:

David Rowsey · Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:23 am Post subject: Coolers

I have been a big fan of the Coleman Extremes for a long time. Best bang for the buck, hands down.

Check out this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-TE4RnqT0U

1" of rain last night here in the bluff!!!!