We purchased the Coleman Steel Cooler as a gift for our son. It arrived in good condition and was what we had expected it to be. He was very happy with it.

The cooler looks good and does its job in terms of keeping food/drinks cold for days. On our recent trip, it kept our food cold for 3 days before we had to replace the ice. However one major drawback for me is that the cooler is really heavy. When it's empty it's heavy so imagine the weight once its loaded. It requires at least 2 people (and with drinks it required 3 of us to carry it). If it was lighter and had wheels I'd probably give it 5 stars.

I've been waiting for these to become available again. I remember when they first came out in 2001 as the special 100th aniversary limited edition. My neighbor got one in the Spring and I was so impressed with how well the cooler kept beverages cold, I just had to get one. Alas, they sold out so quickly and it seemed that whenever one was available somewhere, it'd be gone before I could get it.

I'd been looking to get one from Amazon since last year and again the frenzy from everyone wanting them kept causing this cooler to be sold out frequently. I placed an order for it four (4) times and every time I thought I'd be getting it, an email would arrive a few days later stating the stock was depleted.

Well, finally I saw them on Amazon again, (at a really good price too!), so I bought it and actually got one. Now everyone that sees it marvels at the clean appearence and sharp looking design. Not to mention how well it keeps MY beverages cold. Needless to say, I'm pleased with the Coleman Steel Belted Cooler and plan on having it for years to come.

Now back to some "yard work" so I can enjoy a frosty cold beverage when I'm done!

Did great being pulled behind my motorcycle on a cooler rack. Kept ice cold in sun at 95 degrees.

This cooler does keep ice from melting for several days--not "completely", but it is a cooler for heavens sake, not a freezer. Drain the water out daily and the ice lasts even longer. Far superior to anything else on the market and looks great to boot. I keep it in the back of my truck and purchase one or two 8 lb. bags of ice for it weekly. The interior of the cooler maintains ice and stays cool for almost the entire week in 90+ degree heat (probably well over 100 in the enclosed car)... definitely long enough for me to do my weekly shopping and to carry my kids drink cups around every day during the summer (keep lunch for the pool cool, etc). Can't be beat.