I spent ages reading through posts on here and reviews on the web to choose a coolbox. I finally decided on the Coleman xtreme. I bought the smallest one (36qt) which sounded OK from the dimensions. When it arrived, it was HUGE! I ummed and aahed and decided to keep it as it had taken me that long to choose it. Then, today, I visited a local camping supplier who had this one http://www.campingworld.co.uk/Models.aspx?ModelID=634 which also makes the 5-day claim, but is a much more reasonable size. I can return the Coleman, although I will lose my p+p. But I can't find reviews anywhere for the evo. Has anyone got one?
Daisytent, can't help you with the reviews but I can tell you that we have the Coleman Xtreme and it's worth every inch of the space it takes up. Great piece of kit.
I know, but there are only 2 of us and we'll probably be putting a pint of milk and some cheese in it! I was thinking we could put pots and pans etc in it to make it earn its space, but I'd rather have the smaller one if its any good.
I'm with matshan on this. I've never come across the EVO but the Coleman is a good, reliable brand; and, as my father says, what will hold a lot will hold a little - but vice versa is not true. You may well need more capacity in the future or camp somewhere far away from convenient shops.
Quote: Originally posted by daisytent on 18/5/2008
I know, but there are only 2 of us and we'll probably be putting a pint of milk and some cheese in it! I was thinking we could put pots and pans etc in it to make it earn its space, but I'd rather have the smaller one if its any good.
Surely tou'll be keeping your wine and beer cool! And what about bacon for breakfast butties? You'll soon run out of space.
Can I add that, although the outer dimensions are quite large I don't think the inner dimensions are, most of the size is insulation and I can't honestly see that it would be too big for 2 of you.
We bought the larger coleman and like you nearly fainted when we saw the size! Used it on a long weekend away and have to say that it is the best ever. Everything was ice cold when we needed it and we were constantly in and out of it as well.
Going away next week and planning to use it then to take the basics - milk, cheese etc and also going to make some meals and freeze them. They will go in too and serve as cool blocks until we use them. With a bit of luck we'll have some room left for beer :)
We bought the larger coleman and like you nearly fainted when we saw the size! Used it on a long weekend away and have to say that it is the best ever. Everything was ice cold when we needed it and we were constantly in and out of it as well.
Going away next week and planning to use it then to take the basics - milk, cheese etc and also going to make some meals and freeze them. They will go in too and serve as cool blocks until we use them. With a bit of luck we'll have some room left for beer :)
We precooked, bagged up and froze our meals as well and i was having to get them out to defrost for two hours before being able to cook them as they were still so frozen lol.
edited to put in spaces as my silly spacebar is sticking grrr!
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Topic: Coolbox dilemma
