Cook's Country

Large Coolers

7 Coolers 9 Tests

• Pack with 32 pounds of ice and measure and track melting rate• Load with ice packs and 36 cold cans of soda and track soda temperatures• Pack full with groceries to assess usable space• Carry or wheel packed coolers across asphalt, concrete, grass, and gravel• Haul packed coolers up stairs• Lift packed coolers into and out of SUV• Drop packed coolers from SUV gate• Operate all latches, handles, and lids a minimum of 100 times• Saw in half to measure and assess insulation

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