Igloo Trailmate Marine Review Tested by GearLab

We think you should add this product to your potential cooler list if you want something more mobile. As always, ice life is one of the most important metrics of a good cooler. And we have seen instances where a cooler loaded with features ends up having subpar ice performance as a result of all of these additional features.

Reduced shipping may apply for larger orders (contact Anthem Sports or select “Add to Quote”). These two round discs are the most redeeming feature of the whole cooler. At just over 35 pounds, the Trailmate is also one of the lightest wheeled models we tested. Get out there with our Trailmate igloo trailmate cooler bags — easy to carry and crafted to withstand the elements while keeping drinks and food chilled for your long outdoor excursion. You can still receive delivery on qualifying items for a fee. The fee is determined at checkout.Handling Fee may be applied based on order quantity.

Igloo designed the new Trailmate Series of hardside coolers with a focus on durability and better performance. The Igloo Trailmate, due to its many additional features, large size, and decent ice life, does fetch a higher asking price than most other Igloo products. For those on a tight budget or for someone who doesn’t care about the extra mobility features, there are cheaper options out there that will perform just as well (if not better) in terms of ice life. But for someone who is after a truly unique, mobile, and well-performing ice chest, the asking price is more than fair. We believe in offering the very best value, quality, and selection.

The big things missing from making this cooler excel in ice retention are not being rotomolded and not utilizing a large rubber gasket. This allows a bit more cold air to escape than we would have hoped. That being said, the inclusion of thick walls, Cool Riser Technology, and Ultratherm insulation do help make up for some of this. Ice life will vary depending on how much (and what type) of ice you use, but you can typically expect from 40 to 85 hours of ice life.

You will find plenty of storage space inside the insulated area but that is only the beginning. The Cooler also comes with additional storage for your non-chilled items. You will find a special dry storage bin that is perfect for your electronics, wallets, or other items that you want to stay secure and not get wet. For less sensitive items, there is also a large storage pocket directly below the dry storage bin. But we still would encourage you to be cautious with storing items that are particularly sensitive to wet environments, even if you are putting them in the dry storage bin. As the largest online restaurant supply store, we offer the best selection, best prices, and fast shipping to keep your business functioning at its best.

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You’ll get long-lasting, extended ice retention, thanks to a THERMECOOL™ (it’s eco-friendly!) insulated lid/body and Cool Riser Technology®. You’ll get long-lasting, extended ice retention with the Trailmate, thanks to the THERMECOOL™ (it’s eco-friendly!) insulated lid/body and Cool Riser Technology®. Thank you for your interest in participating in Ace Hardware Corporation’s beta test of Ace Rewards® Platinum, a new membership program available for purchase by eligible Ace Rewards® program members. These Beta Test Program Terms constitute a binding agreement between you and Ace Hardware Corporation (“Ace” OR “we” OR “us”). BY PURCHASING A BETA TEST PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP OR PARTICIPATING IN THE BETA TEST PROGRAM, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE BETA TEST PROGRAM TERMS. If you do not agree to these Beta Test Program Terms, then you should not purchase a Beta Test Program membership or otherwise participate in the Beta Test Program.

Additionally, its telescoping trolley handle provides an ample amount of space between the front of the cooler and the backs of your heels. This added space makes the Igloo the only wheeled cooler we tested that we never hit our heels on – a pretty big deal. And while we greatly appreciate this fact, we feel that the Trailmate still can’t quite live up to the smooth ride we got from coolers with air-filled tires. We should also add that the telescoping handle doesn’t have a smooth action — it definitely doesn’t feel high quality or built to last a decade.