jryoung
Well-known member
I've been shopping for an overpriced cooler for a while now and while I get there are many variables across cooler lines and who's can keep ice better I wanted to compare some factual data. So I took the measurement data provided by the manufacturers, both external (for reference) and internal and did some math.
One, I wanted to understand how different makers got different numbers for their size so I could make an apples to apples comparison. I'm guessing I may not be factoring something in, but how does a "65" cooler have a quart volume of 59.8, 68.8 and 44.6? I'd like to solve this piece before making a decision, but if my math makes sense then the actual cost / CuIn paints a different picture of what you are actually getting for a cooler (again assuming ice retention and warranty are immaterial when laid side by side).
I've always been a big fan of Pelican products, and it seems they are a bit conservative with their quart measurements. Certainly they tend to be on the heavy side as well as sizeable external dimensions but they appear to be the best bang for the buck.
Anyway, thought I'd share...please feel free to poke holes in my rationale. I'd like to tighten this calculation up if possible.
One, I wanted to understand how different makers got different numbers for their size so I could make an apples to apples comparison. I'm guessing I may not be factoring something in, but how does a "65" cooler have a quart volume of 59.8, 68.8 and 44.6? I'd like to solve this piece before making a decision, but if my math makes sense then the actual cost / CuIn paints a different picture of what you are actually getting for a cooler (again assuming ice retention and warranty are immaterial when laid side by side).
I've always been a big fan of Pelican products, and it seems they are a bit conservative with their quart measurements. Certainly they tend to be on the heavy side as well as sizeable external dimensions but they appear to be the best bang for the buck.
Anyway, thought I'd share...please feel free to poke holes in my rationale. I'd like to tighten this calculation up if possible.