SFR Cooler advice

Sorta fishing-related
I use an Igloo or Coleman for car camping. My “secret” is to make my own ice with a small tub. For drift boat float trips on the Deschutes, I made a cooler with closed-cell foam sheets that are an inch and a half in thickness. A large block ice made in a container that is just the right size for the cooler fits in the middle and generally will last for 5 days. All of the food that can be frozen is put in first and drinks are added as space becomes available. Been using this method for years. A key element for both the portable cooler and the boat is to make sure that the melting ice water drains continuously in the boat and frequently in the car cooler.
 
the large igloo with solid ice, will do fine, with $ to spare for other camping stuff. you can buy a 12v fridge /freezer to keep ice frozen, but they cost a few hundred.
 
Dale Gilbert FADED BACK INTO OBSCURITY in 1996!!! Previous to that he was a major ENTITY in the cooler industry. Big career in coolers!! major deals between cooler suppliers.

when 96 hit he FADED INTO OBSCURITY. Otherwise i'd be heavily recommending one of his coolers.

Due to the demands of the weather program arm of the parent business. It was a Big Business Cunglomerate. Makin' Big DEALS in all sorts of Business Ventures. '96 was when he FADED back into obscurity!!!!!
 
I have one of those big Costco coolers with the wheels and extended handle I would make a you a heck of a deal on. I used it to ship out to the islands for work. I can bring it to the swap and shop. If you're interested let me know. When I get out and about in a bit I'll measure it and photo it.
 
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I have one of those big Costco coolers with the wheels and extended handle I would make a you a heck of a deal on. I used it to ship out to the islands for work. I can bring it to the swap and shop. If you're interested let me know. When I get out and about in a bit I'll measure it and photo it.
Billy isn't going to the swap n shop :(
 
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Billy isn't going to the swap n shop :(
Maybe someone from his neck of the woods is...
Also heading to Montana in early June. Could meet him or someone on my way. Hiway 2 or I-90.
 
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If Billy doesn't want it, I'll bring it to the Swap along with a lot of other stuff. Preparing a photo preview of stuff today...
 
My 125 is a Cordova, and I like it a lot. Lots of fish, birds and a few big game critters have ridden home to the cooler in that thing. Holds ice as good as the rest. It’s all in the prep and packing anyhow
 
Starting to plan for fall where I will be headed to Idaho for an extended deer and elk hunt in September.

I will need cooler upgrades. Looking towards a cheaper 120-150qt cooler for the meat haul home (6 hours) and a higher quality one for drink/food and also meat haul home (fingers crossed). Any advice? I don't really want to spend top of line money but I see a lot of middle of the road options.
Are you having it processed in Idaho? Will there be a chance the meat will be frozen or are doing everything when you get home? Because I know when we go to Montana and get something earlier in the week we are able to get it processed and frozen and the cheap shitty plastic Coleman 150qt + a smaller one seem to do the job for us! But that is if they are frozen. If I haul meat that isn't frozen, but chilled I do have a Canyon that works wonders!
 
I saw this in someone's cart at Costco today. Looks like it might fit the bill(y).

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If Billy doesn't want it, I'll bring it to the Swap along with a lot of other stuff. Preparing a photo preview of stuff today..
Appreciate the offer. I'm unable to make it to the swap this year. Evan is welcome to it!

Ended up getting an igloo 150 marine to start. Still pondering more expensive options for the second cooler.
 
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