Correct size to fit the duty, big coolers or small ice chest?
What’s this cooler used for? Just need to hold a few cans of cola for hiking like the YETI lunch bag? Or need to hold a large fish to keep fresh? Or need to keep ice for 5-6 days?
Can you handle cooler when it’s fully loaded? For lady. For Man.
Check thickness of walls, bottom and lid.
The thickness of the wall without the heat insulation on behalf of the hardness of the cooler, when the thickness is more than 4mm, this cooler box is durable enough.
Is this cooler insulated with PU or cotton?
PU is a better insulation material for coolers than cotton, but the cost is higher.
Does lid seal well?
While you are hiking with the cooler, you don’t wanna get wet from the cooler, right?
Strong handles to transport loaded cooler safely
How long does this cooler required to keep ice? — 1 day /1 week?
A day hike or an afternoon of fishing? Or maybe a weekend camping trip with the family? Or a week-long excursion away from ice suppliers?
Choose quality coolers as budget allows
Is it reach FDA standard? FDA =’Food and Drug Administration’, if this cooler has FDA sticker, it means this cooler could touch food directly.
Useful options:
bottle opener, fish rod holder, basket, skid pads on bottom, lid lock, wheels, tie down holes, cooler with lock.
