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

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I doubt you’d place a single hot dog in your cooler with seven pounds of ice and let it sit around for four days, unopened.

Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). So while we love the thick, sturdy walls and robust feel of the BMX 25, there are some minor flaws in this cooler's durability. The handle stays pretty much where you leave it, making a quick set-it-down-to-close-the-back-hatch maneuver a cinch. The YETI Roadie 24 performed the best on all of my ice retention and insulation tests, but I’m not convinced it was that much better, especially considering it’s more like 250% the cost of the Igloo BMX. 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.The cooler base's shape holds most of the bottom slightly elevated from a flat surface, which also aids in its insulation value. 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 can hold 15 pounds of ice total, but I recommend only adding 5-7 pounds to allow for other contents.

In this review, you’ll see how the Igloo BMX 25 compares with the YETI Roadie 24, the RTIC 20 QT, and the ORCA 20 QT. 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).With steel kick plates, extra large hinges, rubber T-latches and a blow-molded construction, the BMX 25 is a great choice for keeping your food and drinks chilled even in tough environments. Chilled it down the night before with freezer blocks then packed it with small frozen bottles of water and food. It’s also ideal for the Friday night takeaway run, just load the Igloo up in the back of your car or van, put your bag of hot takeaway food in there, close the lid and drive, relaxed knowing the hot takeaway will still be hot when you get home, plus it keeps the takeaway food smell from sticking to your car furniture. The BMX 25 cooler box from Igloo holds 23 liters and is designed for its high durability and cooling performance making it an absolute favorite among construction workers.

While it’s more expensive than the Igloo BMX 25, I felt the additional cost was worthwhile, especially because the style is important to me. I haven’t compared these coolers against one another dropping them from any great heights, but it’s pretty clear that rotomolded coolers like YETI and RTIC are far more sturdy.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. Most of the positive reviews focus on the fact that the cooler does a solid job insulating and doesn’t cost too much. With its durable construction, four tie-down points and a fish measuring ruler moulded into the lid, the Igloo BMX 25 cool box is a great compact solution for angling and fishing trips.

Despite its small and lightweight size, the BMX 25 cool box features Igloo Cool Riser technology and extra-thick walls with Igloo Ultratherm insulation, allowing for up to 4 days ice retention making the BMX 25 one of the best performing small Igloo cool boxes. Igloo touts that the BMX 25 (which stands for Blow-Molded eXtreme; the construction plastic they use) is built for sturdiness and performance, with diamond plate metal "kick plates" and "tough, oversized hinges.The cooler also features an easy-grip stainless steel handle, step plates and Cool Riser Technololgy®. They mention that it is a good coolbox that keeps items cold for days, and the icing is still in tact. With four tie-down points and a molded fish measuring ruler, as well as class-leading performance and durable construction, the Igloo BMX 25 cool box is a great compact solution for angling and fishing trips. Part of the reason that the Igloo outperforms so strongly here is because of the blow-molded construction. Triple point grab handle with stainless steel reinforcement and rubber grip provide premium touch points.