This cooler has been out a few years and we finally got our hands on one to put to the Tailgating Challenge. The Trailmate cooler claims to keep ice for 4 days and go anywhere with it’s 10 inch all-terrain wheels. We are on the quest to find the best coolers for whatever adventure life gives you, so now let’s learn more in the Igloo Trailmate Cooler Review.
Keep 112 beverage cans cold in this cooler, which has two oversized rugged wheels, a telescoping handle, and built-in bottle openers. The Igloo Trailmate Cooler is a new product by Igloo that aims to bring more mobility to a large cooler. By incorporating huge wheels and an intuitive glide handle, the Trailmate turns into a very easy-to-use ice chest that can go over some pretty rough terrain.
However, it still won’t be quite as tough as the simpler premium coolers on the market from Yeti, RTIC, Engel, etc. Its combination of impressive ice performance, great build quality, and helpful features make it a go-to for many outdoor enthusiasts. With camping and BBQ season now on our doorsteps, to time to get back into nature is now so it’s also the perfect time to invest in a new cooler for the occasion. If you’re wanting to push the boat out a little and add a real level of versatility to your cookouts, this Trailmate Journey 70 Qt Cooler from Igloo will tick all the right boxes.
Trailmate…the up-for-anything hardside and softside coolers — all high performing, easy to transport and crafted for the great outdoors. The Igloo Trailmate Journey 70 Qt Cooler ($279.99) uses Cool Riser Technology® which enhances the cooling performance by elevating the cooler body away from hot surfaces. This is the part where we usually pay more attention to what a cooler has to offer and that makes sense because this is every cooler’s primary purpose. Igloo promises a solid 4 days of ice retention for The Trailmate cooler which is pretty decent for its size and the fact that it’s not roto-molded. It has a variety of capacities with the smallest being the 20 qt and the most being the 55 qt.
We found its performance and overall quality to be less than what we had hoped, though its price is not much less than many of the seriously impressive coolers we tested. Additionally, its telescoping trolley handle provides an ample amount of space between the front of the cooler and the backs of your heels. This added space makes the Igloo the only wheeled cooler we tested that we never hit our heels on – a pretty big deal.
igloo water coolerI quickly learned that this cooler is made to go over far more than than pavement. Given that it has the name Trailmate I knew it had to go on a trail to truly earn it’s name. For a non roto molded cooled, the Igloo provided impressive ice retention ability. On the front of the cooler, Igloo advertises up to 4 days of ice retention. In our testing, the Trailmate crushed these numbers with 8 days of ice retention.
These stands are made of aluminum though they are wrapped in rubber grips for traction when you stand the cooler. They make the Igloo Trailmate Journey Cooler super stable when you want to lay it flat after hauling it around. The grip is no-slip, and the tread on the tires is very aggressive. You can actually place this cooler on a slope without having to worry about it rolling away or falling over. One thing that certainly helps it remain tough, even though it isn’t rotomolded, is the fact that it has a very thick layer of insulation around it.
That problem was solved with the arrival of the Igloo Trailmate. Igloo, the brand, has quite a reputation for being a great coolers manufacturer that goes above and beyond the expectations of the customer. When traversing grassy fields to beach dunes or dirt roads to wooded trails-wherever your heart desires, the Igloo Trailmate will get there with ease and be the life of the part day or night.
The no-slip grip combined with the aggressive tire tread means that you can place this cooler on uneven surfaces and slopes without worrying about it falling over or rolling away. We never get paid for our reviews, this way we can always keep it real with our fans. We were sent a sample to check out with the understanding that we’d give our honest opinions.
The Igloo Trailmate Journey is specifically designed to be an all-in-one, versatile cooler for camping trips and food storage on the go, anywhere you choose to explore. Its large wheels and generous clearance ensure smooth navigation in any situation. It also boasts an extensive range of features, catering to all of your cooling needs.