ENGEL 25 High Performance 5.28 Gallon 24 Can High Performance Durable Rotationally Molded Ice Cooler for Camping, Hunting, and Fishing

Have bought several of these ice chests in different size and used them in a commercial application. No complaints and in my opinion much better than the overpriced y brand.

I waited to write this review until I used it a few times. 5 stars definitely. It held frozen tupperware containers of great food for at least 4 days. It actually worked too good, as I had to thaw out the food on day 4 before heating it. This ENG25 is the perfect size for 2 people on a 4 or 5 day camping trip. Good size for a roadtrip as it fits in the back seat well and is not too heavy to carry.

I've always had cheap coolers that didn't keep the cold very well. This one is better than anything I've ever had.

I bought this cooler to carry items in the back of my jeep on rough trips and around town. I wanted to bee able to tie it down and still get into it without removing the tie down straps. I also wanted a sturdy long lasting cooler so I wouldnn't need to replace it or parts on a regular basis. Finally, I wanted a "premium" cooler that would keep ice longer than typical store offerings. I searched and researched and was about to buy a YETI when I discovered this ENGEL. It is designed almost the same as a YETI. Functionally, it accomplishes everything that drew me to look at the YETI. One difference that mattered was size. This cooler is a bit smaller and more convenient for my jeep. I liked that. This cooler was a bit less expensive. I liked that. This cooler was reported to have 2" insulation all around while the YETTI was reported to have less in the bottom. I liked that. I Bought this cooler thinking I was getting a cooler that would keep ice longer and cost less - Real Value. Well, it did cost less at $200 than the YETI. Unfortunately, it doesn't keep ice very well. I mean it does OK but nothing spectacular at all. I get about 3-4 days total cooling with days 2-4 hhaving a lot of water. Further the seal leaks water when I make turns that slosh the ice/water. I end up with water all over the back of my Jeep. I even wonder if that poor seal has something to do with not holding ice that well. I don't know that the YETI would be any better but, I am not pleased with this large outlay of cash. I don't mind spending money if I get what I'm paying for. In fact, I beleive that spending more often results in True Value. I would not recommend this to a friend or anyone else. In my opinion, it is NOT Worth the Money - Poor Value. By the way, the YETI is made in the USA. This cooler was imported from Thailand.

Works much better than a regular ice chest does not hold drinks cold for 5 days tried it with bottles of water and ice only I do like this item for what it does do great for camping and traveling

I bought this cooler to use with my Bote Drift inflatable paddleboard. Bote promotes the Yeti Tundra 35 which seems to run around 299 everywhere you check. I got the ENG25, which is about the same size as the Yeti Tundra 35 for 189 on Amazon. I'll start by saying that I've never used a Yeti so I really can't compare, but here's where I come out on the Engel. First, it is very sturdy and beefy. This was an issue for me as I am sitting and standing on it when it is strapped on my paddleboard. Second, it holds ice for a long time. I originally didn't think this would be a big deal for me as I usually only go paddleboarding for the day. But I've found that I can keep the ice in it over the weekend for multiple different outings and that is a nice feature. I don't know how it stacks up to the competition, but it lasts longer than the cheaper coolers I have bought. Third, and this is the only negative, the latches are not as sturdy as I thought they would be. I thought the buckles were rubber coated steel and would create some real pressure on the lid when closed. But they are just rubber with steel ends and are very flexible. So it doesn't really hold the lid down that tight. I can't tell if that is an intentional design -- maybe Engel does it to allow pressure in the cooler from being relieved, but the end result is not a "locking" feel. Overall, I am happy with the purchase. Yeti may have better brand recognition but I saved over 100 bucks.

So much bigger than a yeti25! Love this cooler. It's such an attractive cooler. Kept every thing cold for 3 + days with continuous opening and closing. Probably could have kept it cold a lot longer. But it was only needed for a weekend trip. Love the fact its so much cheaper than it's competitors. Used 4 med sized ice packs for reference.

This thing was impressive.Just did a my first road trip from LA to Anza Borrego in an open top Jeep. Put 20lbs of ice in an empty cooler Thursday morning. Started adding already-chilled beer from breweries later that afternoon. We had some luck with cool/cold nighttime temps and the cooler got a bunch of shade in the backseat, but it was in the 80s some of the weekend. It's Monday afternoon now, and even after leaving it in the car overnight, it still has ice and the drinks are still frosty cold.Love that it has a drain. Chose this one over the Yeti Roadie 24 and really happy.