DEWALT DG5540 Cooler Tool Bag, Black, 11 in.

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We tried to find some information on the Dewalt warranty for coolers. However, we couldn’t find much about it. That being said, we are confident that Dewalt will stand behind their coolers no differently than how they do with their power tools. Ice life is about average for coolers at this price point. Depending on the model you go with and how much ice you put inside, you can anticipate anywhere from a little over a day to nearly a week of ice life. This makes these coolers good for tasks ranging from an afternoon tailgate or BBQ up to a full week of camping. You will find a built-in bottle opener on the front of all sizes. However, the high-flow drain plug isn’t in the smallest sizes. Constructed with commercial grade PU foam insulation and a freezer-style lid gasket, ensuring ice retention up to five whole days

These sizes are pretty standard choices that most up-and-coming cooler brands offer. They include a small, portable cooler for an individual or couple, a larger model that can handle the needs of a bigger group, and a couple of much larger ice chests that have the capacity for big gatherings. Since then, they seem to have expanded. Their coolers selection has grown to include 10 quart, 25 quart, 45 quart, and 65-quart options. And these other models don’t seem to have the ToughSystem name connected to them. This may be Dewalt trying to differentiate their hard-sided coolers from the rest of their storage solutions. Other notable features include a built-in front bottle opener and 2 molded cup holders on the lid. Cup holders are something that we have been seeing less and less of in recent cooler models. This may be because they have some sort of impact on ice retention. But we are glad that Dewalt decided to include them even if it does cost some small amount of ice life. You may be able to get a slight boost in these numbers by stuffing more ice inside or trying to avoid opening the lid unless when necessary. Aesthetics – It is a close call, but we have to give a slight nod to Dewalt. We love Yeti Coolers but they are just so expensive. Dewalt gives you comparable performance, build quality, and features at a lower price. And they also have name recognition similar to Yeti.Dewalt certainly has the build quality to compete and they have enough features to be comparable to other higher-end cooler brands, but how well do they perform when it comes to retaining ice? But either way, the latches are easy to open and close. This is helpful because you may only have 1 free hand to deal with the latches. Another interesting note is that Dewalt has two models that utilize overhead carrying handles. In most other models that we have tested, this type of carrying feature is usually reserved for only their smallest model. We do find the overall shape and design of Dewalt Coolers to be quite nice. But we do wish that they would expand their color selection. We are content with the asking price. Dewalt Coolers are comfortably in the premium price range, but noticeably cheaper than the most expensive premium coolers on the market. When you consider the lineup of features, build quality, and ice retention, the price is fair. We wouldn’t be surprised if you are paying a bit more than necessary here due to the Dewalt name. Overall Rating –

Yeti Coolers seem to have similar (if only slightly better) ice retention than Dewalt. The differences are negligible and most people likely wouldn’t be able to tell the difference in typical real-world applications. For opening and closing the lid, Dewalt has installed rubber t-latches. These latches operate very similarly to how we have seen other brands do with their latches. However, their overall shape of them is a bit different. There are some open circles located at the bottom of the latch. Initially, we thought that this could be a bottle opener. However, it doesn’t seem to serve this purpose. We aren’t quite sure what the purpose of the openings was (aesthetics perhaps?). LINED, POLYESTER ADULT LUNCH BAG: To ensure your food and drink remains intact, the JCB Cooler Bag has been made to hold a maximum of 9 litres. It is made using a high quality, durable 600 denier polyester fabric. The Cooler Bag is also lined to prevent any long-lasting damage if a spillage occurs. This small lunch bag has dimensions H x W x D: 23 x 18 x 22 cms That being said, reputation only goes so far. And a brand that wants to compete in the competitive premium cooler world will need to be at a price point that works. We do like the shape and curves of Dewalt Coolers. The front face and corners have some clever ridges that certainly make them stand out from the masses. The overall look follows a similar aesthetic that you are used to seeing with Dewalt products: robust and rigid.Considering their performance and features, we are OK with this asking price. There are coolers out there that will offer longer ice life, have more features to enjoy, and have more customization options. But these coolers also tend to cost a bit more.