Igloo Heavy-Duty BMX 72 Qt Ice Chest Cooler with Cool Riser Technology

This cooler has been great for me. It’s much cheaper than most other brands - especially ones like Yeti - and it feels just as sturdy and functional. The size is great and it holds quite a bit, but I would say it could get pretty heavy pretty quickly if you’re loading it up. It is really easy to use, and it will keep items cold for the entire day, even if it’s sitting in the hot sun. I use this on Costco runs, especially if I am buying anything that should be refrigerated like meat or dairy products. I’m very happy with this cooler.

I am extremely impressed with the Igloo BMX 72-Qt Cooler! This cooler is everything I was looking for in a high-quality, durable option for my outdoor adventures. Right out of the box, I could tell it was built to last. The heavy-duty blow-molded construction gives it a rugged, indestructible feel, and it handled every bump and jostle of a camping trip without any issues. One of the standout features is its insulated lid and thick foam walls, which keep ice cold for up to five days! I was amazed at how well it performed during a weekend camping trip, even in high temperatures. By the time we were ready to head home, there was still plenty of ice left to keep our drinks cold for the drive back. If you’re looking for reliable ice retention during long outdoor weekends or trips, this cooler delivers! The rubberized T-latches are another feature that really impressed me. They secure the lid tightly and lock in the cold efficiently. You can trust that this cooler will hold up even when it’s tossed around a bit. Also, the stainless-steel reinforced grab handle and triple-point grab handle with a rubber grip make it incredibly easy to carry, even when fully loaded. It’s easy to load into a vehicle, and the grip helps prevent it from slipping around. I also love the threaded drain plug, which makes draining the cooler incredibly easy. I was able to hook it up to my hose to drain out all the melted water with minimal effort. The thoughtful built-in fish ruler on the lid is a neat little touch for anyone into fishing, and it’s clear that Igloo put a lot of thought into the small details. The non-slip corners and four tie-down points make sure it stays securely in place, which is great when you’re driving on bumpy roads or uneven terrain. I use this cooler for camping and it’s been a game-changer for keeping all my food and drinks cold. The 72-quart size is perfect for group camping trips and holds everything I need, from drinks to snacks and even some fresh food. The cooler doesn’t take up too much space either, making it easy to store in the car or campsite without it being a burden. Overall, the Igloo BMX Cooler is an outstanding product that has exceeded my expectations. It's durable, efficient, and extremely reliable in keeping items cold for days. Whether you’re heading out for a camping trip, a day at the beach, or just need something sturdy for a tailgate party, this cooler gets the job done. I’m confident it’ll last me for many more adventures, and I highly recommend it to anyone in need of a top-notch cooler.

Great cooler, stuff stays cold for a LONG time.

We needed a new cooler since we got rid of our last one. We were road tripping over to Phoenix from Las Vegas and wanted to take food, drinks, snacks, etc. My husband was trying to talk me into buying a Yeti because his son has one and loves it. They live in Florida and go boating, camping, ATVing all the time so they could justify the cost. Knowing that we will only use it a few times a year, I set out to find a cheaper alternative, but still a very good quality cooler. I did some research and found that Igloo has a much higher end line of coolers than they used to and this one got really good reviews, so I ordered it. In reading the reviews, I learned that you can pre-condition a cooler by filling it with ice and frozen water bottles overnight and everything will stay cold longer. Neither of us had ever heard of that so we decided to try it with this new cooler. We did, and the next morning, we added our food and other drinks to it and stuck it in the trunk of my car. Phoenix is about a four-hour drive from Vegas and the temps started out at over 100 and got up to 110+ by the time we got there. When we got to the hotel and opened the cooler in our room, everything was as frozen as it was when we left. Maybe not too remarkable but pretty impressive given how hot it was in the trunk of my car. Anyhoo, we unloaded the food into the mini fridge and left the drinks and frozen waters in the cooler. We were making drinks with the mixers in the cooler, so we opened it a lot! Hee hee Everything was super cold the next day and the water bottles were still frozen, but the ice we brought with us had thawed enough so that it was ice cubes mixed with water. By the third day, the day we left, the water bottles were still almost completely frozen with just a little water in each one. We added a little ice from the hotel ice machine and it tends to be slightly watery, but by the time we got about two hours away and stopped for snacks, we opened the cooler and that hotel ice was even more frozen than when we put it in! Okay, now THAT’S pretty remarkable! Needless to say, this cooler is perfect for how we’ll use it. That was our trial run, but we'll also use it for day trips in our side-by-side since it fits perfectly in the bed. One thing I like is that the drain plug screws on instead of just popping in or out, so it can’t be accidentally drained. Not only that, it looks really cool, AND they have several color combinations of that model so you can order the color combo that suits you best!

A great Buy ! You can fit at least 18 cans in the cooler, and it stays cold. The ice doesn't melt. We take it out in the boat to the island all day. We love the color as well. Very sturdy. I like this much better than the Yeti. Not as heavy and has more room in it. Great handle as well.

I needed a cooler I could keep in my car when I travel for dog sports. We’re usually out in the sun for as long as eight hours a day, and sometimes there’s not a lot of shade. The cooler I had would melt the ice within about six hours. I was spending so much money on ice. So I bought this after looking at the reviews, indicating that items would still be cold after three days, even with some ice in the cooler. It’s absolutely true. Three days after I put a bag of ice in this, there is still ice in the cooler although most of it’s just really really cold water. But it’s still cold enough to keep what I need cold. The money I save on ice is going to have this cooler pay for itself in about a month and a half. It’s a great price and a great cooler.

When I received this cooler, I stuffed this bad boy into the back of my SUV, and dumped a big ‘ol bag of ice into it. My vehicle was left outside with full exposure to the sun for the majority of the time, except for about three hours on day 3 where a big oak tree was shading it. (You can tell as the pics taken on day three have a grayish and bluish tint to it than all the other days). On day 4, the weather didn’t permit sunshine and it was cold. (Wisconsin bipolar weather phases here.) The cooler was opened only once each day to check on ice retention. The lid then got secured correctly and properly down with the latches after opening. I should also note that I pushed my monstrous 103 pounds of adult weight into the lid to ensure a tight seal, and then let the thing go for about 24 hours each time before checking on it. Overall, I was pretty impressed with how well this cooler performed. It allows for a decent 2 day ice retention. On day 3—or 48 hours later, although there were some melt (roughly about 25% “liquid ice” by then), all the chunks that were still left clumped into one giant block; And it was still pretty chilly inside the cooler. On day 4, the temperature dropped significantly which slowed the melt. There was still a good chunk of ice left however, and single cubes were still present and floating around, “shoulder to shoulder” in the water. The water was also arctic cold since the cooler did its bit to retain the temperature inside. This cooler could go for one more day in my case, but my situation is unique, and being able to handle one more day is definitely due to the extreme temperature drop on day 4. The advertisement is on point for AT LEAST four days of ice in my experiment. It seems this cooler will work for a four day trip. However, ice retention will depend on factors like if you leave it out in the sun, temperature, how often you open the cooler during the day, and how long you leave it opened for before closing it. Now this cooler needs some real live action play on some outings. I’ll be taking it out to test at campsites and then see what the results are. If this review needs modification, I’ll be back to change or add to it. Overall, this is seemingly a great steal at this price point! Also, the pictures I uploaded is not showing Day 1 to Day 4 in order. It's completely jumbled up and I apologize for that. Amazon needs to correct this as this was not how I uploaded it.

Pretty Nice! My 26qt Orca is the same size as this 52qt (exterior). So orca has double these walls So 1/2 less insulation here; Walls about 1.5-75 inches is my guess for igloo Orca about 3.4” Also orca is half usable space vs this igloo at 3 times the price So it’s really what do you need ? I need both Different applications the iglooo is very nice at the price point Def nice I got the last yellow one sweet It Kept my food cold for over 4 days at consistent 70 F W 4 of these packs Use recomm packs per colder size Overall? It’s very nice for the $ Definitely a less expensive option for a decent cooler Only issue; The drain plug isn’t much with the bottom So u just have to life it at some point as it holds? An inch of water due to plug height Not a deal breaker for me I’m happy w it