Igloo Heavy-Duty 25 Qt BMX Ice Chest Cooler with Cool Riser Technology

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The YETI Roadie 24 performed the best on all of my ice retention and insulation tests, but I’m not convinced it was that much better, especially considering it’s more like 250% the cost of the Igloo BMX.

One thing you get with YETI that you don’t with Igloo is that “military cargo” style that’s perfect for overland adventures. They mention that it is a good coolbox that keeps items cold for days, and the icing is still in tact. Of course, you have more room to load this bad-boy down, with weight, but strictly speaking, it’s the easiest to move around. We found that under torturous conditions, the BMX 25 can keep food below the FDA-approved temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit for four days.Great cooler, kept food frozen for 24hrs using 6 thermos ice blocks then food stayed cold for a further 48hrs.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The plastic is thinner and the manufacturing method allows for sharper corners, so there’s more internal space to go around. Holding up to 37 cans, this rugged cooler is built with a heavy-duty blow-molded construction with a triple-point stainless steel swing handle that features a rubber grip for a secure hold. But the 25 is an ideal size for a single person to carry, and it has capacity for a big picnic, or supplies for an overnight camping trip for two. Plus, because it’s around three inches taller and three inches slimmer, it makes for a more convenient seat or table-top when camping.If you want to upgrade your individual-sized cooler without spending hundreds on the competition, we recommend this one. While it’s more expensive than the Igloo BMX 25, I felt the additional cost was worthwhile, especially because the style is important to me. Igloo touts that the BMX 25 (which stands for Blow-Molded eXtreme; the construction plastic they use) is built for sturdiness and performance, with diamond plate metal "kick plates" and "tough, oversized hinges.