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Those steel Coleman’s are pretty damn good coolers. Used to be anyway.
Had one for a lot of years. Kept schit cold just fine.
Here's a true story about how tough those old Colemans really were. In this old photo from the early '60's, my wife is the one in the middle. Her farther was Air Force and they were living in Spain. Notice the crushed car. They were on their way to a picnic and her dad needed to make a quick stop somewhere on base on the way out. The girls were all in the car with the cooler in the back seat between them. A Spanish tank convoy was going by and a tank driver lost control and DROVE OVER THEIR CAR. Nobody got more than minor injuries because the STEEL COLEMAN COOLER kept the car roof from collapsing on them. The girls only had a few minor cuts from flying glass. Under Spanish military law at the time, the convoy commander had the right to shoot the driver on the spot. He pulled his gun and was going to do just that when my FIL stopped him. That's Coleman Xtreme right there!
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There sure are a lot of America haters that want to live here...
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Those steel Coleman’s are pretty damn good coolers. Used to be anyway.
Had one for a lot of years. Kept schit cold just fine.
Here's a true story about how tough those old Colemans really were. In this old photo from the early '60's, my wife is the one in the middle. Her farther was Air Force and they were living in Spain. Notice the crushed car. They were on their way to a picnic and her dad needed to make a quick stop somewhere on base on the way out. The girls were all in the car with the cooler in the back seat between them. A Spanish tank convoy was going by and a tank driver lost control and DROVE OVER THEIR CAR. Nobody got more than minor injuries because the STEEL COLEMAN COOLER kept the car roof from collapsing on them. The girls only had a few minor cuts from flying glass. Under Spanish military law at the time, the convoy commander had the right to shoot the driver on the spot. He pulled his gun and was going to do just that when my FIL stopped him. Wow that would be pretty bad with todays cars and coolers.
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I got a yeti 45 won I won it cost me 2 bucks for a tip to win it. Got a rtic 45 and it holds ice twice as long as the yeti.
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I got a yeti 45 won I won it cost me 2 bucks for a tip to win it. Got a rtic 45 and it holds ice twice as long as the yeti. You might want to close the lid on the Yeti...
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They are expensive, but they last a long time.
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That guy cracks me the F up! hahahaha! Yeah get the yeti. It will keep your craft brewed IPA a special kind of chill. Like straight up craft chilled, know what I mean? It's yeti chill, which is what your craft IPA deserves. Don't forget the north face bottle opener.
Something clever here.
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Still suffering with a green and white Coleman.
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I've watched this with interest and have quickly searched several of the options mentioned....only quickly. So far there appear to be exactly NONE that lead the pack as the obvious best deal on cost, quality, and toughness. Had no idea there were so many versions and brands.
To many to compare....going back to looking at rifles and scopes....this is to confusing.... Yeah, there's so many available, why spend twice as much as you have to? It's a freakin cooler. The Yeti 45 was $300 and the Rtic 45 was $170. It was a no-brainer to me. Next time though, I might look into some these other "Made in the USA" brands. Yep and all these coolers are rotomolded. Surprised at how many are made in the US and Yeti is not one of them, yet is the most expensive. Priceless
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I bought one of these last year and love it. For the money it has to be the best deal out there.
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In case you guys weren't aware being Yeti Pro-Staff has its perks. Custom, prototype, limited edition..... Best part, only $199..... Some say it eases the pain when you bend over and fork out the big bucks for total awesomeness....
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In case you guys weren't aware being Yeti Pro-Staff has its perks. Custom, prototype, limited edition..... Best part, only $199..... Some say it eases the pain when you bend over and fork out the big bucks for total awesomeness.... Damn, I had no idea you were Amish.......when you're ready to toss off the shackles of religion and embrace the luxury of modern technology you should buy one of these Saves me a good 10 minutes greasing up a telehandler. 5 min on a skid loader. Love the [bleep] thing
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Do not worry, there's an 18v Lincoln that gets to ride in the backseat...
And yes, they are handier than hell.
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I still prefer a brace over a drill for corral work.
I am MAGA.
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~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
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When my old man called to see what the results of my wife's ultra sound was for his first grand kid he said "well, what we got? Hot dog or taco?".
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I bought a Yeti 65 about 10 years ago. It keeps stuff cold longer than any other cooler I’ve owned. I hunt quite a bit in western Ks, 20 miles from ice. So I can spend time driving to buy ice every day or so, or hunt a little longer. My only complaint is it’s too heavy. Also, I received a yeti soft side as a gift. Works very good for all day sits in warm antelope blinds. There may be better performing or better for the price coolers, but I’m happy my Yeti.
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Jim, brace and bit beats the hell out of a dead battery! Sandbilly, ice cold tacos bro, ice cold.... DSale, heavy for sure, I wouldn't want to carry the little 20 more than very far. In all its glory! My life is now complete.
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Best smear some cow sheit on that thing, it’ll ruin your rep!!
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Sea foam green? Limited edition Kenny Chesney signature series?
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