A cheaper alternative to a coolidor?

[gentimmy]

Hey all, I was wondering if this would work in place of a cooler.

http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1168933

It's 20.5 gallons (about 82 quarts) and is $45

Any reason this wouldn't work?

 

[vivalanation734]

theoretically, yes. But you might have more temp fluctuation since it is not insulated.

 

[ironchefscott]

I have a friend who uses them......he seems to be happy with them....but I can see how the temp thing could be an issue

 

[GoingPostal]

Only issue would be temp that said if it's going to be in a basement or location where temperature is constant no reason it wouldn't work.

 

[ItalianCustom]

If its going into a place where temp is in the right range, you could use a trashbag thats airtight...lol

 

[Treinenwj]

I say go for it! Imo, it would look a lot better than a cooler.

 

[Rupe]

As long as it is air tight I would think that it would work just fine.

Actually I think that I may just pick one of those up for myself...Thanks for the tip!!

 

[gentimmy]

I say go for it! Imo, it would look a lot better than a cooler.

I thought it looked a bit better myself.

As long as it is air tight I would think that it would work just fine.

Actually I think that I may just pick one of those up for myself...Thanks for the tip!!

I keep the AC going in my apartment in the mid 60's (Utilities are included so I'm stickin' it to 'em), so I figure it'll be fine and I'll save the extra 40 dollars.

Now I gotta find the closest Cabela's

 

[apaniagua]

Only issue I see is the "airtight seal". Means you will have to open it from time to time...just be aware of that.

 

[gentimmy]

why would I have to open it with HF beads regulating RH?

 

[StocktonJohn]

Only issue I see is the "airtight seal". Means you will have to open it from time to time...just be aware of that.

I agree. Need fresh air from time to time. Same as with a cooler IMHO.

 

[gentimmy]

What about keeping the lid off for an hour twice a week?

 

[lbowles2]

You wouldn't need to keep it off for an hour. Just simply opening it for a minute or so will refresh the air in the container.

Just open it up.... fondle your sticks lovingly... then close it again and you will be just fine :thumbsup:

 

[gentimmy]

Thanks guys, I'll be pulling the trigger on this soon

 

[javajunkie]

Just open it up.... fondle your sticks lovingly... then close it again and you will be just fine :thumbsup:

... as long as you are in the privacy of your own home, or you're looking at some kind of misdemeanor at least! o)

and yes, a perfect seal would be bad. pop it once a week, though, and you got a decent solution!

 

[aherzing]

Timmy did you ever pull the trigger on this?

 

[CWS]

120 quart coleman at Big Five was $45

 

[Fourtotheflush]

Cooler is cheaper 18 for a good siZed omne

 

[aherzing]

Thanksp Neilp

 

[Silencio]

I wonder how it smells? Coolers are designed with food storage in mind and have "food safe" interior.

I really dig the idea, but I think I'd want to give it a sniff test before buying one.