4. why is it important to know the weight of a cooler when comparing coolers? course hero

by Eliane Witting 8 min read

The weight of the cooler is closely related to its capacity, the thickness of its insulation and many other aspects that matter. The weight is key, which is why answering that question should be done by going through a couple of sub-questions that are important when comparing coolers. How much storage space do I need?

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How to measure a cooler

Exploring the Igloo website, you might notice that our products are measured in two different ways: quarts (Qt) and the number of cans. Here’s what each of those ways of measuring cooler capacity means.

How much cooler do I need?

If you’re planning a trip, building up your backyard BBQ kit, or just looking for your next go-to ice chest, you might be wondering how big your cooler should be. Here’s what you can do with each different cooler size we offer:

Are hard or soft side coolers larger?

Hard and soft-sided coolers both come in a wide variety of sizes. There are mini hard coolers, likePlaymate lunch boxes, as well as mini soft coolers, like ourinsulated lunch bags. There are alsolarge hard coolers andlarge soft coolers to suit a variety of lifestyles.