How to Select a High Performance Cooler

Packing a cooler is one of the most important parts of your outdoor excursion, whether camping with the kids or taking a long hike with a small group. Food and beverages are critical to enjoying your time in the wilderness. Making sure that you have fresh food and water will give you the sustainable energy you need for hikes and to enjoy time by the campfire. 

If you will be far away from civilization, it’s important to choose a high quality cooler that will keep your food cold for days and hold ice as long as possible. Hiking can increase an appetite and the last thing you want is soggy, spoiled food on your trip. Here are some considerations when evaluating coolers:

• Durability

• Type of construction

• Storage room

• Drain plugs

• Bear and critter proof

A durable cooler should last you for several years. Rotomolded coolers are manufactured by rotational molding, which constructs the cooler as one continuous piece poured around a very thick layer of foam insulation. These types of coolers are proven to keep ice for days, alleviating any worry about fresh food when there is no ice to be found for miles. 

Make sure that your cooler provides enough storage space for the length of your trip. Coolers that have additional storage baskets to keep some food up and out of the ice itself will help to keep it fresher, longer. Having a drain plug is important so you can drain out any melted water. This helps to keep your food from getting soggy, will alleviate some weight and makes your ice last longer. 

If you’re in the wilderness where bears are known to roam, make sure that you use a lock on a cooler that is certified as bear-resistant. Cascade Mountain Tech offers a high quality, roto-molded cooler that meets the bear-resistance qualifications from the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee. 

Cascade Mountain Tech Offers Super Coolers

The rotomolded super coolers from Cascade Mountain Tech provide all of the features to make your camping trip a total success with fresh food and beverages. Choose from a 45 qt. or 80 qt. option to have plenty of food for the whole group. Always chill your cooler before packing it by placing some ice in it ahead of time. Packing your food into an already chilled cooler is the best way to make your ice last and keep you food fresher, longer. 

Cascade Mountain Tech offers all the critical hiking gear from high quality coolers, to comfortable camp chairs, camp bedding and trekking poles. 

Cascade Mountain Tech is your one stop to prepare for an awesome outdoor adventure. Our coolers are proven to hold ice for up to 10 days with durable construction and convenient features. Contact us with any questions on selecting and packing your cooler for success.