Best Budget Coolers For Deer Camps
OutdoorHub Reporters 11.09.18
When you’re hunting, a cooler is important for making sure the deer you dress stays good as long as possible. Having a cooler is great, but more important is having one that can live up to the task at hand. You’re not just keeping a couple of drinks cool, and the results of not keeping meat cool enough could mean a wasted trip and animal.
Unfortunately, coolers can quickly get pricey. Finding one that will get you the most bang for your buck is essential. In this article, we’ll cover the best budget coolers available right now for bringing on your hunting trips.
Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 70qt
One of the more familiar names in coolers is Coleman. Known for making affordable coolers that you can rely on, the Coleman Xtreme is another product that maintains that reputation.
Priced at around $60, this cooler can stand up to even the more high end cooler brands in terms of insulation. It can easily reach its claim of keeping your food and drinks cool for up to five days, and the 70 quart capacity means it can hold quite a bit. It’s very durable, so you shouldn’t have any issues with the lifespan of this product. It also features a very well designed drain plug that makes keeping water in or letting it out a breeze. If you’ve been looking at the more high end coolers, but don’t want to break the bank for a high quality product, this is the perfect amount of bang for buck.
Igloo Glide Pro 110qt
Odds are you’ve probably owned an Igloo cooler at one point or another. While most of their coolers are better suited for casual road trips and backyard barbecues, the Igloo Glide Pro is a monster of a cooler with plenty of storage and insulation. It can maintain a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit for up to three days, which gives you plenty of time to keep your goods cool on a hunting trip. It really does hold a lot, though, and can be a little inconvenient to bring out to the stand when it’s fully loaded.
For just over $100, it’s tough to beat in terms of capacity and quality. Igloo also offers smaller, more affordable coolers if you’re just looking for something to keep your drinks and snacks cool with, or if you’re hunting smaller game like fowl. The Igloo Marine Ultra Square cooler is a much more portable option for only $30 that will meet the needs of those not looking to keep bigger game on ice.
RTIC 65
The RTIC 65 cooler is a slightly more expensive cooler that will keep its temperature for a lot longer. While it may be at the top of your price range, keep in mind that this cooler is meant to be an investment; you probably won’t be needing another cooler for quite some time.
At around $240, it holds up to 64 quarts and can maintain a temperature of 40 degrees or less for just over five days. This makes it extremely food safe, with a fairly long ice retention rate. It compares well to products like Yeti coolers, which are significantly more expensive. It’s also very durable, so you won’t have to worry about the extra cash going to waste. With awkward handles on the sides, it’s not the comfortable to lug around. It also doesn’t offer very much space considering the price hike. That said, if you’re happy with the storage it offers and looking for something with a lot of longevity, this is the choice for you.
