Kim's Product Review: "How Cool Are these Coolers??!!!"

Kim Sat May 27, 2023 12:22 pm

Disclaimer: Most members here are aware of my penchant for rambling stories, and sometimes unwarranted excitement toward everyday stuff...so continue at your own risk!
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So last year, I made a run to a grocery store in Mayflower, Arkansas for supplies during Summer S.M.A.L.L., and spotted "The Cooler of My Dreams". I bought one, and came to regret not buying several. In spite of later searching around my home turf, they were not to be had...so I've been planning on swinging by there on my way to this year's S.M.A.L.L.

While figuring just HOW far I would be driving out of my way for these foam wonders, Google Maps suddenly listed the store as being a "Harps" grocery. We got one in Jackson!!! But I'd already checked there (of course, being a GUY, I didn't ask anybody about them)!

Still, this caused me to return to Harps this morning and THERE THEY WERE!!! In my defense, they WERE NOT in the picnic supplies area where I'd searched before, but stacked high on top of the soft drinks coolers up front.

Obviously overjoyed, I bought three of them, with the check-out girl appearing cautiously amused with my bubbling happiness, (I've become used to receiving 'That Look').

OK..."What's so special about these coolers?", you might ask. Well, I'll tell you...it's their shape...they're almost perfectly cubical! ALL the other drink coolers I've seen or own have tapered sides...fine for the beach or a picnic...not so much for when every square inch of space is needed.

And as any dedicated hoarder worth their medication knows, "SQUARES RULE"! Tapered or circular containers waster TONS of space when stacked against each other, and their smaller footprint vrs height makes them much more tippy, while cubes stack better vertically!!!

AND their use? Protecting my delicate transmitters from heat stroke. I started using coolers years ago to keep my film cameras cool during camping trips and flying in the Piet. I actually "nerded it out", using a digital thermometer to test if it worked. I can't remember the exact numbers but it was like 15 degrees or so difference...and I felt like that made it worth while.

You should care for your transmitters...worship them even. "For they are the beacons that bring your beloved flying machines back home".

Gonna wait a while before I go back and buy a couple more...don't want a deputy coming to the hill to see if I'm cooking meth or something...

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sosam117 Sat May 27, 2023 1:19 pm

Is there a "name brand" on the coolers?
I might be interested in getting one or two?

Looks like the cooler that my Omaha Steaks come in when I do an order from them but with a handle?
The Omaha Steaks coolers are about 2 inches thick though and look to be the same size?

Kim Sat May 27, 2023 1:59 pm

sosam117 wrote:Is there a "name brand" on the coolers?
I might be interested in getting one or two?

Looks like the cooler that my Omaha Steaks come in when I do an order from them but with a handle?
The Omaha Steaks coolers are about 2 inches thick though and look to be the same size?

Well, believe it or not, they appear to have no manufacture info, save for a "Made in USA Flag & barcode sticker".

I didn't keep the receipt, but will ask the store manager when I go back.

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GallopingGhostler Sat May 27, 2023 2:16 pm

Kim wrote:OK..."What's so special about these coolers?", you might ask. Well, I'll tell you...it's their shape...they're almost perfectly cubical! ALL the other drink coolers I've seen or own have tapered sides...fine for the beach or a picnic...not so much for when every square inch of space is needed.

Actually, there is more madness to the reasoning. It is not because the cooler is suited for beach use. It takes up less storage space, making them cheaper to stockpile, ship, and store at the store until sold. It benefits the maker/distributor/seller more than the buyer. Razz

Kim Sat May 27, 2023 2:23 pm

GallopingGhostler wrote:
Kim wrote:OK..."What's so special about these coolers?", you might ask. Well, I'll tell you...it's their shape...they're almost perfectly cubical! ALL the other drink coolers I've seen or own have tapered sides...fine for the beach or a picnic...not so much for when every square inch of space is needed.
Actually, there is more madness to the reasoning. It is not because the cooler is suited for beach use. It takes up less storage space, making them cheaper to stockpile, ship, and store at the store until sold. It benefits the maker/distributor/seller more than the buyer.

Well then, it's a "Win-Win-Win-Win"!!!!
EVERYBODY'S Happy!!!!!!! 'Least, I am!!!

Kim Sat May 27, 2023 3:19 pm

Kim wrote:
GallopingGhostler wrote:
Kim wrote:OK..."What's so special about these coolers?", you might ask. Well, I'll tell you...it's their shape...they're almost perfectly cubical! ALL the other drink coolers I've seen or own have tapered sides...fine for the beach or a picnic...not so much for when every square inch of space is needed.
Actually, there is more madness to the reasoning. It is not because the cooler is suited for beach use. It takes up less storage space, making them cheaper to stockpile, ship, and store at the store until sold. It benefits the maker/distributor/seller more than the buyer.

Well then, it's a "Win-Win-Win-Win"!!!!
EVERYBODY'S Happy!!!!!!! 'Least, I am!!!

Sorry...on second trip inside the house, I got the point of your post! I can be dense, but still happy!!!

rsv1cox Sat May 27, 2023 3:34 pm

That's amazing, a manufacturer not screaming "Hey look at me! Buy me!!!!!!!!!! colorful meaningless decals splashed all over the exterior. Just good old Stars and Bars.

Let the product sell itself, a new concept. Suppertime, I'm opening up a can of colorful Progresso soup.

getback Mon May 29, 2023 6:48 am

Oh Happy days are here again LOL Glad you found a cooler that does more than most . Those styro foam coolers from the past I want to say are the best when it comes to keeping Ice /drinks cool ! Kim did you try running the bar code never know may take you to the product ? Very Happy

This looks like it size ?? > https://loboy.com/product/loboy-styrofoam-cooler-201h-11-5-qt-overnighter/

Kim Mon May 29, 2023 10:24 am

getback wrote:Oh Happy days are here again LOL Glad you found a cooler that does more than most . Those styro foam coolers from the past I want to say are the best when it comes to keeping Ice /drinks cool ! Kim did you try running the bar code never know may take you to the product ? This looks like it size ?? > https://loboy.com/product/loboy-styrofoam-cooler-201h-11-5-qt-overnighter/

Didn't try running the code, but what I DID do was dig out the original one I got in Mayflower...and it DOES have a logo/name:

"LoBoy Thermal Chest", with a Polar Bear kicked back and relaxing!

These are a bit bigger than the ones I just bought, so I'll probably be picking up a couple more on the way to S.M.A.L.L.!!

getback Mon May 29, 2023 11:52 am

Cool !! Have a safe trip // see you on the other side RC Plane

Davenz13 Tue May 30, 2023 2:37 am

I guess you call them coolers because they keep things cool, upstairs Rod calls them eskys, I guess because the they keep things in eskimode, downstairs we call them chilly bins because, well you can guess easy enough:lol!:

Oldenginerod Tue May 30, 2023 2:47 am

Davenz13 wrote:I guess you call them coolers because they keep things cool, upstairs Rod calls them eskys, I guess because the they keep things in eskimode, downstairs we call them chilly bins because, well you can guess easy enough:lol!:

The P/C people will probably try to cancel us calling them Eskys because it has "racial connotations".
Yes, Esky, which is an actual brand name, is short for Eskimo . They've been called that as long as I can remember, both the "official" brand name version, as well as every other sort of cooler that gets the same monica regardless of brand.
I did notice the "Chilly Bin" thing when I was recently over there. Sounds pretty typical Kiwi. Ha Ha Ha. Clapping

GallopingGhostler Tue May 30, 2023 5:31 am

Oldenginerod wrote:The P/C people will probably try to cancel us calling them Eskys because it has "racial connotations".

I dunno about you:

roddie Tue May 30, 2023 1:41 pm

Check it out....

rsv1cox Tue May 30, 2023 3:09 pm

Kim should be on commission roddie. That's the job I want, packing those while using my head for something else rather than advertizing John Deere Tractors. . Smile

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