Check out these 6 cool boxes to kick start this year’s summer festival season
Summer is here and the festival season is upon us. You have a long weekend of sun, fun, and music and are all stocked up with the all-important food and drink.
However, before all the fun begins you need to think about some logistics and in particular, how to keep all your wares fresh over the coming 2-5 days. Well, this is where cooler boxes come in.
In this article, I have there put together the 6 best cool boxes for festivals in 2024 based on the capacity, cooler performance and the number of reviews they get on Amazon.
So whether you are a festival goer or intend to trade from a food stall check out these cool boxes great for festivals…
Buyers guide:
- Go for a recognized brand name like Igloo or Coleman. The build quality and performance will be much better than cheaper alternatives.
- Pay attention to cooler performance as this will determine how long your food and drinks stay fresh.
- Cool boxes on wheels are better for mobility especially if it’s full and heavy to lift.
1. Igloo Unisex’s Island Breeze 28 Roller Coolbox
Capacity: 26 Litre
Dimensions: 47 x 34 x 41 cm
Cooling Performance: Up to 3 days with ice
Features:
- Wheels for easy transportation
- Stain & odour resistant lining
Pros:
- Has wheels which makes it easy to transport over a distance
- The inside lining is stain and odour-resistant which is good when storing food
Cons:
- Relatively small capacity
- Not suitable for a food stall (commercial use)
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2. IGLOO Unisex’s Island Breeze 48 Cool Box-Red
Capacity: 45 Litre
Dimensions: 66 x 38.1 x 38.1 cm
Cooling Performance: 3 days with ice
Features:
- Stain and odour-resistant liner
Pros:
- Has two carry handles so people can share the load when transporting
- Slightly more capacity at 45 litres (can hold 76 x 330ml drinks cans)
Cons:
- Not suitable for food stalls (commercial use)
- Med-range capacity which means only enough supply for 1day
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3. Coleman 70 Quart Xtreme® Cooler
Capacity: 66 Litre
Dimensions: 34.5 x 62.5 x 31.5 cm
Cooling Performance: Up to 5 days with ice
Features:
- Cup holders
Pros:
- Has two carry handles to share the load when transporting
- Has 4 x cups holders so you don’t have to put drinks on the floor (handy if you haven’t a table)
- Keeps stuff cold for up to 5 days
- Suitable for a food stall (commercial use)
Cons:
- Has no wheels
- Increased capacity means more weight which reduces mobility
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4. Coleman Cool Box Xtreme 91 l
Capacity: 91 litre
Dimensions: 91.4 x 41.2 x 43.8 cm
Cooling Performance: Up to 5 days with ice
Features:
- Cup holders
- Built-in drain plug to easily get rid of melted ice
Pros:
- Has two carry handles to share the load when transporting
- Has 4 x cups holders so you don’t have to put drinks on the floor (handy if you haven’t a table)
- Keeps stuff cold for up to 5 days
- Suitable for a food stall (commercial use)
Cons:
- Has no wheels
- Increased capacity means more weight which reduces mobility
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5. Igloo Glide 110 qt wheeled cool box Cooler
Capacity: 104 Litre
Dimensions: 101 x 47 x 50 cm
Cooling Performance: Up to 5 days with ice
Features:
- Locking telescopic handle with wheels
- Built-in drain plug to easily get rid of melted ice
Pros:
- Has wheels and a handle for easy transportation
- Large capacity for storing stock
- Keeps stuff cold for up to 5 days
- Suitable for a food stall (commercial use)
Cons:
- Plastic clips that seal the box closed can snap off over time
- Increased capacity means more weight which reduces mobility
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6. Igloo MaxCold Large 165 Quart 156 Litre 280 Can Cool Box
Capacity: 156 litre
Dimensions: H 59.7 x W 104.8 x D 45.1 cm
Cooling Performance: Up to 7 days with ice
Features:
- Large storage capacity
- Keeps drinks cold for up to 7 days (longer than average)
- UV inhibitors
- Stain and odour-resistant liner
Pros:
- Has two reinforced handles for sharing the load when transporting
- Very large capacity for storing stock (largest in range)
- Keeps stuff cold for up to 7 days (longest in range)
- Suitable for a food stall (commercial use)
Cons:
- Plastic clips that seal the box closed can snap off over time
- Increased capacity means more weight which reduces mobility
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Author
Gavin D is the founder of Street Food Central and Tru Foo Juice Bar Co. and has worked in the mobile catering industry for over 7 years.