How does this one stack up?
The cooler was provided to the author by Rugged Road Outdoors for the purposes of this review.
Iabsolutely love the outdoors.
Coolers are an absolute necessity for many outdoor activities. The Rugged Road Outdoors 85 V2 is a compelling option, but how did it perform in testing?
I love hunting, fishing, camping, hiking literally anything outside.
One of those items I have bought way too many of over the years is coolers.
I dont need to look hip with my cooler.
Rugged Road Outdoors rates the cooler at holding 85 cansplus ice, as compared to some brands that list how many cans they can hold without ice.
I just want the dang thing to function well and be usable for my needs.
And if it wouldnt break my back due to an unreasonable weight, so much the better.
That is when I came across a Rugged Road Outdoors Facebook ad.
The Rugged Road Outdoors 85 V2 is waterproof and lightweight. It floats in water, which can be a notable benefit.
I instantly was intrigued.
This provides insight into their motivation when designing new products.
Rugged Road has a very good mission, in my opinion.
The Rugged Road Outdoors latch performed well to complete the seal and keep the cold air in.
The humanitarian efforts wouldnt work without making a solid product, though.
However, unlike the competition, the companys measurements account for ice.
So, the 85 can fit 85 cansplus iceto keep them cold.
Another feature of the Rugged Road Outdoors 85 V2 is a lid that is removable. You can use it as a tray, and it also makes cleaning easier.
Other companies list can capacity, but do so without taking ice into account.
Source Materials
Rugged Road makes their coolers out of a proprietary foam called Fridgite.
The insulation is coated in a polymer-like substance called Rigorite.
An internal storage tray helps keep things organized inside the cooler. It is great for anything you want chilled but not put in direct contact with the ice.
Rigorite forms a hard shell exterior for the coolers.
That outer shell is textured for a slip-free design while still allowing the cooler to be easily cleaned.
The coolers boast a classic cooler look while maintaining a very modern feel with an extremely high-quality look.
The hinges on the Rugged Road Outdoors 85 V2 cooler proved durable throughout the author’s testing.
This material is what makes the Rugged Road 85 only weigh in at 17 lbs.
The lid also can be reversed on the cooler.
It is a simple single heavy-duty metal and plastic pressure lock.
The snack tray can be moved to either side of the cooler for convenient storage.
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Rugged Road85 V2
