What to Look for When Buying a Good Cooler for Camping

Packing a cooler is a big part of any camping trip as it is important to make sure that you have plenty of food and drinks for family and friends. A lot of thought often goes into planning out the meals and making sure that you’ve got all the right food and condiments as it is often not feasible to run to the store. Just as much thought should go into choosing the best cooler for your trip to keep your food fresher and keep your ice as long as possible. 

No one wants to drain melted water and keep filling a cooler with ice every day, hoping your food did not get soggy or ruined. Coolers are available today that provide long lasting freshness without breaking the bank. Stop wasting time re-organizing your cooler and searching for more ice to keep your food fresh throughout your adventure. 

Here are some of the most important considerations when evaluating the best cooler for your camping trip:

Rotomolded Cooler Construction

Learn about the high-performance, rotomolded coolers that let you enjoy the outdoors without worrying about your food or replenishing ice. Coolers manufactured with rotational molding, rotomolded, are more durable than other types as the entire outer shell is made with durable, consistent wall thickness to keep in the cold. Rotomolded coolers from Cascade Mountain Tech are proven to keep ice for days! 

Cooler Storage Capacity

The capacity of the cooler you need depends upon your adventure and the number in your group. Ideally, start with a cooler that fits in your car or truck and can fit the food items you will need for the length of your trip. It will not hurt to pack your large rotomolded cooler with a lot of ice and take a smaller, portable one for a quick hike or dip in the lake. This way you will always have ice. 

Drain Plug

A cooler with a drain plug is a must if you do not want to remove all your food items and turn your cooler upside down to re-pack it. Draining out excess water keeps your food from getting soggy, makes your ice last longer and reduces the weight of your cooler. 

Bear Resistant Seal

Depending on where you plan to set up camp, you need to be sure your food is protected from wildlife and especially bears. Rotomolded coolers from Cascade Mountain Tech carry the Bear Proof Seal from the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee, certified bear resistant when using a lock. 

Cascade Mountain Tech offers high quality rotomolded coolers with durable rope handles and rubber latches, built-in bottle openers, non-slip feet and are certified Bear-Resistant. Check out all the camping and hiking gear from Cascade Mountain Tech such as mummy sleeping bags to keep you warm in any climate, high-quality hiking trekking poles for a fun and safe hike and camping chairs for any occasion. 

Cascade Mountain Tech offers high-quality hiking and camping gear to make the most of any camping trip. We believe in making outdoor adventure accessible to anyone. Contact us with any questions and to learn more about the benefits of our super rotomolded coolers.