Very helpful guys! I was debating to fly or drive. It will be 2 drivers so leaning that way. 1600 miles 1 way.
WIth 2 drivers and assuming the extra time off isn't a hindrance, I'd drive, no doubt. Flying saves travel time, but the added cost/logistics aren't worth it to me if I can avoid it.
Regarding coolers, for keeping meat cold, I am not convinced the "super" coolers are worth the price and space/weight ratio. A 120qt rotomolded cooler is much bigger and much heavier than say a 120qt Igloo from Walmart. I've not any problems keeping meat up to a week in the igloo with just a couple changes of ice. Last time I flew with meat, a 70qt regular cooler was about the max size I could check without paying oversize fees. If full, it will be over the 50# max. The math problem, as alluded to above, which is cheaper fewer overweight checked luggage or more within weight checked luggage.
