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LET’S BE BESKIES

Travel with a top-notch cooler and it’s always ice to meet you.

Words: Gregor Stronach

1: YETI TUNDRA 45 HARD COOLER

Built tough like its (probably) mythical namesake, the Yeti Tundra 45 Hard Cooler can handle life rattling around the back of the tray, as well as the rough and tumble of a campsite. Featuring 5cm of insulation and a well-armoured exterior, it’s got non-slip feet and moulded tie-down points, so it’s going to stay put while you’re on the move. It’ll carry a couple of cases of beer, with a 2:1 ice to drink ratio, despite its small size. You could probably put food in it too, in case you want to eat while you’re away, or have children, etc. From: Yeti Website: au.yeti.com Price: $449.96

2: TECHNI ICE SIGNATURE HYBRID PREMIUM 120L

This behemoth is a favourite for loads of folk, primarily because Techni Ice are insulation wizards. The signature range will retain ice for up to 25 days, so provided you don’t leave it open, all your supplies will be colder than a cashier’s smile, even if you’re off the beaten track for a couple of weeks. It’s super-solid, with wheels on the bottom for pulling it to where it’s needed. And despite its whopping 120-litre capacity, it’ll fit snugly in the back of your rig and tie down with ease. From: Techni Ice Website: Techniice.com Price: $519.00

3: EVAKOOL ICEKOOL 53L

At the budget end of the spectrum, but still boasting a tough polyethylene cabinet, is the Evakool Icekool 53-litre. Capable of maintaining ice for up to six days, and small enough that it won’t use up all of your cargo space, this icebox is just the ticket for spontaneous weekends away. Solid construction, with lockdown latches to keep a lid on all your provisions, your bevvies and steaks will be cooler than a cryogenically stored Fonz when you get to your campsite. From: Evakool Website: evakool.com.au Price: $289.00

4: COLEMAN 58L XTREME WHEELED COOLER

Coleman is ‘the’ big brand when it comes to coolers and the 58-litre Xtreme Wheeled Cooler shows just why. It’s obviously got wheels—the name’s a giveaway —but it also features a no-tilt drainage system so your snags won’t be swimming in melted ice and you’re not forced to chock a full icebox up sideways to get rid of liquid. The two-way handles mean you can drag it to your ute and then lift it into the back with ease and the drink holders on the lid are a nice touch. From: Coleman Website: colemanaustralia. com.au Price: $155