Cooler Question

Dukeuni · 05-25-2010, 11:27 AM

I have filled-up my older coolidor, and have a shipment coming in. I really do not know the size of my current coolidor. It was just a older cooler we had laying around, and I guess I would just consider it the "normal" size of outdoor cooler. It can hold 3-4 6-packs, etc. I know I need to go bigger, just not sure the sizes available.

I was wondering what you guys thought of this cooler, and if you had any other ideas for stores to purchase one.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...=1&topnav=&s=1

I really do not see a reason to for wheels or a hand cart, but that appears to be all they have at Costco?

Thanks for the input!

OLS · 05-25-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dukeuni

I really do not see a reason to for wheels or a hand cart, but that appears to be all they have at Costco
Thanks for the input!

The wheels and handle are so you can run from the ICEman. Or escape a fire with what really matters.

That cart looks like it ought a do for a month. I CAN say that the wheels and handle make the manipulation
and stacking of 5-6 ice chests a little testy. But who's counting. Sliding one normal ice chest over the
handle hump ice chest can upset your beads.

St. Lou Stu · 05-25-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dukeuni

I have filled-up my older coolidor, and have a shipment coming in. I really do not know the size of my current coolidor. It was just a older cooler we had laying around, and I guess I would just consider it the "normal" size of outdoor cooler. It can hold 3-4 6-packs, etc. I know I need to go bigger, just not sure the sizes available.

I was wondering what you guys thought of this cooler, and if you had any other ideas for stores to purchase one.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...=1&topnav=&s=1

I really do not see a reason to for wheels or a hand cart, but that appears to be all they have at Costco?

Thanks for the input!

Save some money AND go bigger...
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Igloo-Pola...Cooler/3512888

I'm just sayin.

Dukeuni · 05-25-2010, 11:42 AM

Does the Igloo Polar work well? Just notice that it is a LOT cheaper then the Coleman. Will it work well enough for the cigars? Heck, since it is for cigars, I do not need to be concerned with keeping ice frozen for 5 days at 90 Degrees. Just want to make sure it is a good cooler.

kenstogie · 05-25-2010, 11:44 AM

THis one's the appx the same size comes in cool blue and is 10 bux cheaper!

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...dingMethod=rr&

Dukeuni · 05-25-2010, 11:46 AM

Prices are all over the board. I must have been looking at the Coleman Xtreme "5's". Looks like a 120-150 Q cooler is the way to go, and that Wal-Mart may be by best bet.

How many lbs of beads do I need for a 120 and 150?

jimmyk26 · 05-25-2010, 11:47 AM

I have an Igloo Family 52qt. cooler and it works great. I am actually going to head out and pick up another for the overflow...

bobarian · 05-25-2010, 11:52 AM

I prefer a bit smaller cooler, 48-54qt is ideal for stacking in a closet. With the big coolers sometimes it can be difficult to locate a box.

Dukeuni · 05-25-2010, 11:53 AM

I guess I could just get 2 coolers. Keep my old one, and then buy another-one around the same size. Save money and be easier for storing.

Volusianator · 05-25-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dukeuni

Does the Igloo Polar work well?

OK, one thing to keep in mind here is it's a cooler, not a humidor. A cooler is designed to be a cooler, do they work well as humidors, yep. So if you're wondering if it's going to work well, just go take a look at it, look at the seal, that's about the only concern you have with a cooler. Absolutely none of them are any better than another when it comes to keeping your cigars at a certain temp, seal is the only thing. Will it smell like plastic for a while, yep. Just look at the seal, put a flashlight in it and look at it in a dark room. If need be, you can always use 1/8" or less weatherstripping on the seal if it's not good enough. Your cigars will be fine.

alwayslit · 05-25-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

Save some money AND go bigger...
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Igloo-Pola...Cooler/3512888

I'm just sayin.

......thanks for the link. I've been looking for the 150qt marine at a good price

Volusianator · 05-25-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by alwayslit

......thanks for the link. I've been looking for the 150qt marine at a good price

And...it's got built in cup holders!!!

Jbailey · 05-25-2010, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dukeuni

How many lbs of beads do I need for a 120 and 150?

3/4 lbs for 120qt a full 1lbs should be fine for 120-150qrt.

CigarNut · 05-25-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kenstogie

THis one's the appx the same size comes in cool blue and is 10 bux cheaper!

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...dingMethod=rr&

I bought two of these at Walmart a couple of months ago and they are great.

As someone else pointed out there can be issues with the larger coolers -- finding that particular box, or just moving them around. If those are not problems for you then go for the larger ones as you can never have too much storage for your cigars.

jimmyk26 · 05-25-2010, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dukeuni

I guess I could just get 2 coolers. Keep my old one, and then buy another-one around the same size. Save money and be easier for storing.

This is what I am doing it is effective for the space that I have available. Stackable is great!

05-25-2010, 01:01 PM

Go bigger than you think you want now. I used the cheapest rectangle cooler from Walmart for two years, and it worked fine (I don't have to deal with high temps though)

In my Costco they have bigger coolers than what is listed online, and good prices on the marine coolers if you want to get beefy.

Just go Bigger than you think you need, and keep your current one.

alwayslit · 05-25-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Volusianator

And...it's got built in cup holders!!!

......just in time to get my drink on

Volusianator · 05-25-2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by alwayslit

......just in time to get my drink on

Amen!

St. Lou Stu · 05-25-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dukeuni

Does the Igloo Polar work well? Just notice that it is a LOT cheaper then the Coleman. Will it work well enough for the cigars? Heck, since it is for cigars, I do not need to be concerned with keeping ice frozen for 5 days at 90 Degrees. Just want to make sure it is a good cooler.

Works great. I have two that have been solid at 65/65 for two years or more with minimal re-hydration (Including the winter 0-5% Rh months in the Midwest).

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Originally Posted by Jbailey

3/4 lbs for 120qt a full 1lbs should be fine for 120-150qrt.

I've got 1.5 lbs. in each. But.... I like overkill.

Also, to check the cooler seal, drop the lid at the store. If it slams, forget it. If it falls on a cushion of air, consider it.

05-25-2010, 11:27 AM	#1
Dukeuni RIP CS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fields of rolling wheat Posts: 509 Trading: (32)	Cooler Question I have filled-up my older coolidor, and have a shipment coming in. I really do not know the size of my current coolidor. It was just a older cooler we had laying around, and I guess I would just consider it the "normal" size of outdoor cooler. It can hold 3-4 6-packs, etc. I know I need to go bigger, just not sure the sizes available. I was wondering what you guys thought of this cooler, and if you had any other ideas for stores to purchase one. http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...=1&topnav=&s=1 I really do not see a reason to for wheels or a hand cart, but that appears to be all they have at Costco? Thanks for the input!

05-25-2010, 11:42 AM	#4
Dukeuni RIP CS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fields of rolling wheat Posts: 509 Trading: (32)	Re: Cooler Question Does the Igloo Polar work well? Just notice that it is a LOT cheaper then the Coleman. Will it work well enough for the cigars? Heck, since it is for cigars, I do not need to be concerned with keeping ice frozen for 5 days at 90 Degrees. Just want to make sure it is a good cooler.

05-25-2010, 11:44 AM	#5
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Cooler Question THis one's the appx the same size comes in cool blue and is 10 bux cheaper! http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...dingMethod=rr& __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

05-25-2010, 11:46 AM	#6
Dukeuni RIP CS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fields of rolling wheat Posts: 509 Trading: (32)	Re: Cooler Question Prices are all over the board. I must have been looking at the Coleman Xtreme "5's". Looks like a 120-150 Q cooler is the way to go, and that Wal-Mart may be by best bet. How many lbs of beads do I need for a 120 and 150?

05-25-2010, 11:47 AM	#7
jimmyk26 Jimmy Jim Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Kings of Leon Location: buy the ocean Posts: 495 Trading: (32)	Re: Cooler Question I have an Igloo Family 52qt. cooler and it works great. I am actually going to head out and pick up another for the overflow...

05-25-2010, 11:52 AM	#8
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Cooler Question I prefer a bit smaller cooler, 48-54qt is ideal for stacking in a closet. With the big coolers sometimes it can be difficult to locate a box.

05-25-2010, 11:53 AM	#9
Dukeuni RIP CS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fields of rolling wheat Posts: 509 Trading: (32)	Re: Cooler Question I guess I could just get 2 coolers. Keep my old one, and then buy another-one around the same size. Save money and be easier for storing.

05-25-2010, 01:01 PM	#16
Morgue Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cooler Question Go bigger than you think you want now. I used the cheapest rectangle cooler from Walmart for two years, and it worked fine (I don't have to deal with high temps though) In my Costco they have bigger coolers than what is listed online, and good prices on the marine coolers if you want to get beefy. Just go Bigger than you think you need, and keep your current one.