Igloo Heavy-Duty 25 Qt BMX Ice Chest Cooler with Cool Riser Technology

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The BMX 25's rubber latches can be easily unhooked with one hand, and the lid stays open for easy loading access. The BMX 25 from Igloo features steel kick plates, extra large hinges, rubber T-latches and a blow-molded construction. It’s a fairly limited metric, but the idea is clear: not only does the Igloo BMX 25 have more internal space, but the shape and design allow you to fit more cans relative to the liquid capacity—it’s a double win for Igloo.

The Igloo BMX 25 cooler is just the right size to fit a flask, or some cans of fizzy drinks plus sandwiches or pre heated food.The Igloo BMX 25 isn't the most rugged option out there, but it's a reliable personal cooler that's bigger than we expected on the inside and is easy to carry, even when loaded with beverages or the day's catch.

I made a special note of when the temperature crossed the 40-degree and 50-degree marks (safe internal temperature for meats, and the limit at which beer ceases to be frosty). That’s why I picked up the Igloo BMX 25, the iconic brand’s budget-friendly small hard-sided cooler. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). We found that under torturous conditions, the BMX 25 can keep food below the FDA-approved temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit for four days. In the chart below, you can see how the Igloo’s space efficiency compares to its competition—I get this number by dividing the number of cans a cooler holds by its liquid quart capacity.One thing you get with YETI that you don’t with Igloo is that “military cargo” style that’s perfect for overland adventures. I also think rotomolded is a better choice if you’re planning on taking your cooler on a lot of adventures—rotomolded coolers can withstand tougher treatment. The handle stays pretty much where you leave it, making a quick set-it-down-to-close-the-back-hatch maneuver a cinch.

Our only real complaint is that the rubber latches catch against your leg if you forget and carry it the wrong way around, which is easily solved by flipping the cooler 180 degrees. It performed the worst (out of four brands) in my insulation and ice-retention tests, but not by very much. You can also find a 52 quart version and a 72 quart version of the BMX if you’re planning bigger adventures. Additionally, the handle runs so close to the cooler's side that it runs into the rubber latches if they're not properly sealed. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable).There are also a few interesting design features like the stainless steel kick plate—it’s mainly for design and it reminds me a little of the toys I used to play with when I was seven, but you can kick the front of your cooler all you want with no recourse.