You would possibly ponder whether black is essentially the most pure coloration for a cooler, given its propensity for absorbing warmth. OK, and? Suck it up, and embrace the steely, Vader-esque manliness of this Extremely-Robust cooler from RTIC. It is roto-molded, natch, however it’s additionally stuffed with 2.8 inches of froth. I’ve examined the 45-quart model whereas tailgating in temps the place the cooler was really serving to preserve our seltzers from exploding.
The Extremely-Robust is a beast to hold by your self (the manly method, the way in which John Wayne would carry a cooler) as a result of it weighs virtually 30 kilos empty. This implies it is about 55 kilos with a 24-pack of Bud Mild, and 60 kilos if you happen to toss in a 5-pound bag of ice from the shop. However the foam handles mounted on free-swinging ropes make it manageable. By way of construct high quality, this RTIC cooler is definitely a bit extra stable than the Yeti measurement 65 that I beforehand owned, particularly in terms of the leak-free screw-in drain plug. —Martin Cizmar
