I purchased this cooler in April and used it on 15+ camping and beach trips over the entire summer. I initially wanted a yeti/rtic hardsided cooler knowing how great they are since my parents have one, however they are ridiculously heavy even when empty - I'm a single female in my 20s and didn't want to deal with trying to lug a heavy cooler to & from my car/apartment building by myself. This soft-sided cooler is so lightweight when empty and super manageable when full thanks to the shoulder strap.
As far as the cooler quality - this thing keeps your stuff COLD for 2-4 days without having to replace ice. I've used Yetis & RTICs and it's just as good as the hard-sided coolers in my opinion, as long as you minimize the time it's open (duh). Another thing that helps with longevity is putting icepacks in the cooler the night before my trip to 'pre-chill' it and obviously putting in already cold beverages.
Size is perfect for beer & food for a 2-3 night trip for two people, but I've also taken it on trips with a 6-7 person group and used it solely for our food (raw meat, cheese, things that need to stay cold) and used crappy Coleman coolers with dry ice for the beer supply. With this, by day 3 there is still ice (although less, obviously) and extremely cold ice water.
I've kept it out in the sun at the beach, Tahoe, the desert east of the Sierras, in my hot car in California, etc and have yet to be disappointed in the quality of this cooler. I'm not exactly super careful with this cooler and its held up through my summer adventures. Never had an issue with leaks or tears. Cleans super easily - I rinse it down in my apartment shower then airdry it upside down after trips where it gets dusty/dirtier than normal, light use.
Seeing other reviews about poor zipper quality prior to purchasing, I was proactive about care to give it the best chance possible. I definitely don't lubricate the zipper *every time* I use the cooler, but maybe after every 3rd use/whenever I remember to while unpacking and I have not had any issues with it so far. Even with my careless friends opening & closing it freely, the zipper and lid stitchings have held up all summer. The zipper does loosen up after regular use which helps, I do remember it being pretty stiff the first couple times I used it. I imagine lubricating the zippers more frequently during in the beginning would help break it in quicker.
I think some of the reviewers here are exaggerating how much care you have to put into this cooler. Use it, be nice to it, lubricate the zipper every couple of uses and it's tough enough for many adventures. So glad I bought it in April, it's definitely the best investment/purchase I made for the summer. I've had multiple friends tell me what a great buy it was too.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 14.4 x 13.4 x 11 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 1.77 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 14.96 x 12.99 x 9.84 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.7 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | TOURIT |
| Model Name | zipper |
| Color | black |
| Material | Waterproof Surface, High Density Foam, Leakproof Material |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | TOURIT |
| Part Number | TR2101011AN001-FUS |
| Included Components | an Adjustable Padded Strap and a Beer Opener |
| Size | 20cans |
