Durability: Look for a cool box that is made of high-quality materials and is built to last. Look for features such as reinforced corners, sturdy hinges, and a robust lid seal.

Insulation: From our testing, not all electric cool boxes can reliably keep food and drinks sufficiently chilled if it’s warm outside. This can be due to a puny fan or, more often poor insulation. I was also pleased with the convenience of this cooler box. It came with both a 12V car adapter and a UK mains plug adapter, giving me the flexibility to power it from different sources. Whether I was on the road, in my caravan, or even at home or in the office, I could rely on this cooler box to provide the cooling or heating I needed. First impressions count, and the dazzling blue of the VonShef Electric Cool Box really catches the eye. It’s big and blue and ready to cool for you! Someone should hire me to write the TV jingle…. It can be powered either by a 220V mains outlet or a 12V vehicle cigarette lighter, providing flexibility in various settings. While the Leisure Direct 32L Cool Box does not mention a specific heating capability, it offers a practical solution for keeping your items cool on the go. If you are looking for a slightly smaller capacity and a portable cool box with versatile power options, the Leisure Direct 32L Camping Cool Box is a viable alternative to the Klarstein BeerBelly 29 Electric Cool Box.

It's important to research the different options and models available, and choose one that fits your needs and preferences. Also, make sure to compare the features, performance, and price of the different options to find the best cool box for your camping trips. Why choose an electric cool box? Please note, these terms reflect the goodwill warranty offered by YETI (Europe) Limited of Office 111389 PO Box 6945 London, W1A 6US to its UK customers. When buying Plug-In, the quality of the product is going to be one of the factors that you really scrutinise before you commit to buying.

Thermoelectric cool box – these are well insulated coolboxes which use a Peltier cooler (12V or 240V powered usually) and electric fan to drive heat out of the box and keep your food and drink chilled. The best thermoelectric coolboxes can lower the temperature by about 30°C below the ambient temperature which means they can be used all year round in the UK. Downsides are fan noise, but in a tent you’re unlikely to hear it. Another feature I loved about this cool box was the heating function, which I used to keep takeaway food warm during our adventure. It heated food up to 60-65°C, making it perfect for enjoying hot meals while we were away from home. The portability of this cool box was also notable, as it came with wheels and folding handles for easy transportation. However, I noticed it was quite heavy at 11.7 kg, so it might not be the best option for those looking for something lightweight. The best cool box for camping will depend on your specific needs and preferences. Some factors to consider when choosing a cool box include:We think 20 – 30 litres is the sweet spot for a camping trip away for one to four people. It can store just enough stuff to keep you all going for a few days, and the fewer of you there are, the longer you can last between reloading!

That’s why we’ve pulled together this list of key factors for Hi-Gear 45-Litre 12V 240V Cooler below, to help you choose if it’s the right product for you and your budget. In our opinion, no electric cooler combines greater simplicity, affordability, and efficiency than the Outdoor Revolution Eco Deep Extreme. This is a full-on compressor-based fridge which also has a separate freezer section which can keep ice cream frozen! Yes it’s an expensive cool box, but really delivers the goods in our view. Additionally, the Klarstein BeerBelly 29 offers maximum flexibility with multiple power options, including a power cord, cigarette lighter, and USB, making it suitable for various situations and environments. The product’s large 29-litre capacity ensures ample space for storing and transporting your items. The cheapest cool box in our recommendation is the HI-GEAR 20L Cooler. It is another 12V only system which can cool food and drinks to around the 10°C mark. For the money, it’s excellent value and has a few extra little design touches we like. Price – as you’d expect the price of a product can be an instantly recognisable factor on what sort of quality you can expect. Whoever came up with the phrase “you get what you pay for” pretty much hit the nail on the head. Whilst it’s not always the case and there are many bargains to be had, you can as a general rule, expect the higher priced products to offer better quality than a the cheapest option. We’ll dive into the price of Hi-Gear 45-Litre 12V 240V Cooler in more detail in a moment.

How Do You Use a Cool Box?

Compared with the Klarstein BeerBelly 29 Electric Cool Box, the Netagon 24L Electric Cooler Box offers a smaller capacity of 24 litres, making it suitable for those with more compact cooling needs. The Netagon cooler box provides a cooling capability of up to 16°C below ambient temperature, which is similar to the Klarstein model. It also offers a heating capability of up to 60°C, ensuring versatility for keeping food warm. The ECO Deep Extreme has several different capacity options in the range. The coolers start at a ‘car-friendly’ 26 litre capacity up to our favourite in the range shown above – the 45 litre giant which has its own carry handle and wheels to help move it around. We’ll concentrate on that one for this review. The advantage of a compressor fridge (i.e. like one you would use at home in your kitchen) is the speed, controllability and power of the cooling on offer. With the Eco Deep Extreme, you can lower the internal temperature from 25°C to 0°C in just 19 minutes which is exceptional. As mentioned previously, you can then disconnect the power so that the insulation is put to work and your food can remains frozen for several hours without using any more juice. One other great feature of the cool box is how it manages to protect the car’s battery from completely running out of juice; it stops drawing current if it senses that your car battery is about to go kaput! Handy when you’re wild camping miles from anywhere.