Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

The purchase of this Igloo Iceless Cooler was one of the most difficult purchasing decisions that I had ever faced. If you are like me, and base your purchases on Amazon reviews, you probably are feeling the same sense of nervousness that I had before finally pressing the purchase button. The Amazon reviews, overall, are not particularly favorable. There are more than a handful of reviews stating that this product is prone to failure, either directly upon receiving or shortly thereafter. Despite the rash of unfavorable reviews, I ultimately decided to purchase this cooler under the terms that if it initially failed, I could return it within the 30 day Amazon refund period. If it failed afterwards....well...I'm screwed like many others were. The cooler arrived in excellent shape. It was double boxed. No damage on the outside. A cigarette lighter power cord is included. Along with this cooler I purchased the Igloo cigarettes to home power converter so I could continue running the cooler in my home or hotel room. I took this cooler on a 7.5 hour trip with me from NJ to Canada over the past week. During that trip, the cooler performed wonderfully. It kept stored items nice and cold. It allowed me to transport a fresh pie over the long course of the journey home. In all, it just about replicated the experience of storing drinks and food in a chest filled with ice (though not quite as chilled) without dealing with water when melted. I put a thermometer inside the chest and found that it kept the inside at a nice, cool temperature of 36 degrees. Mind you, this was while sitting in the hotel room. Supposedly, the cooler inside temperature will be warmer if kept in hotter temperatures. Overall, I am very pleased with this cooler. I am still using it while I am home as a room refrigerator (thanks to the optional home converter plug), and it's doing a great job of keeping my drinks nice and cold. I would estimate this cooler is colder than my own refrigerator. The cooler is light -- even when filled. The fan itself is whisper-quiet. You can't hear it in a running car. In a quiet room, however, it's nearly silent (with just a soft level of noise). No problems with the handle. So, at this point, I am very pleased with this product. My utmost concern is whether it will last. There are many reviews on Amazon and across the Internet (I have read them all) that claim this cooler lasts for years. I hope I am one of the lucky owners who can eventually claim the same. At this point, I can wholeheartedly recommend the purchase of this cooler. If this review was helpful please click LIKE.