Igloo Trailmate Cooler Review -70 Quart Rolling Cooler

The first test we put the Igloo Trailmate through was an Ice Retention test. The Igloo Trailmate 70qt advertised 4 days of ice retention on the front of the cooler. In our testing, the Trailmate SMASHED this number with an impressive 8 days of ice retention. The lid of the cooler was over 100° F every day. Of course this was with the cooler filled to capacity with ice, so some may experience lower ice retention. Nonetheless, this is a very solid cooler for holding ice.

Many of our viewers also wanted to see how well coolers rolled over various terrain. Rolling across different surfaces is really where the Trailmate shined. The Trailmate was the largest wheeled cooler that we tested and it just so happened to be the easiest cooler to roll. The most impressive part was when we rolled the Trailmate through sand. Many of the smaller wheeled coolers bottom out/bogged down in the sand and the Trailmate rolled on. The Igloo handled sand way better than we initially thought, especially considering the cooler was full of ice/water during the test.

Aside from stellar ice and rolling performance, the Trailmate is packed with features and accessories. For what it's worth, this was the cooler that turned the most heads among our friends and family member during a 25+ cooler test. The reason it turns heads is because it looks completely different from roto molded coolers or even budget cooler. It also comes with several outdoor storage areas, dual bottle openers and ROD HOLDERS. Therefore, we are calling this the perfect beach cooler or cooler for surf fishing.

[Adam_Newman]

Thanks for this ! I think we’re gonna pick one up

[holycroc]

I assume the 4 days means it's mostly ice still. Once it gets past a 50/50 ice to water ratio it's time to add more.

[oldskooladdict]

Thank you guys for all the great reviews, I've been contemplating on getting this cooler and doing a bunch of research. This video sealed the deal for me. I'm going to order one asap, thanks again!

[pamelakrumvieda]

I really love mine, but it can be a bit overkill for smaller needs. I would have added that the drain spout is a screw on/off design instead of just the insert type plug. I am hope that means it won't leak so quickly with age. I would love to find a smaller but just as sturdy option.

[jgarciaify]

Great video....this helped me purchase one of these coolers which I love. Looks like an off road vehicle lol. Thanks for the video

[tjbfjagw]

great review thank you for this! and thanks Igloo for thinking this product out love love all the features and the two trays...yes!!

[TheJohndeere]

I have one and it is the best thing happens to me.

[romp]

I had this cooler for over a yr now love it but be careful when closing make sure nothing is jammed between the lid and the cooler especially near the hinge point that black plastic hinge will break easily I ordered a new one from igloo.

[nickot]

Just got mine! thanks for this review! :D

[jimdalton]

Thats a very cool cooler i have a 23 liter igloo cooler
great item.

[janicereaves]

Great reviews. I have narrowed my choice to the Igloo TrailMate-70 quart. I need a wheeled cooler due to back issues so I need something will assist me to carry my things from my car to beach or camping. What is the difference between the Trailmate Journey and the TrailMate Marine?

[chucksnyder]

Does the cutting board/table store in the cooler somewhere?

[MYTOYMAKERZ]

Thank You I love your reviews and great information on the wheeled 70 qt Igloo cooler....Cheers

[DanBenavidez]

I'm in the market for one of these but the sad thing is the basket inside is now molded plastic, the wheels no longer have the rubberized outer layer and it's $80 higher in price. Just like everything else 5 years later, reduced in overall quality/feature and almost 30% higher.

[busalove]

That thing has better looking rims than my car..😏

[jacobszuflita]

Also Igloo makes one called Igloo Trailmate Liddup with lights inside the cool for when its night

Also look at RollR 80

[vinagroeschel]

Wish the camera angle showed a top down of the interior, just glanced over the interior, which for me is the main purpose of the cooler. Good review though. Thank you.

[stevenvergarai]

Just received mine in the mail and mine didn’t come with the handles on the side unfortunately! Any idea why that would be??

[Patriot-]

If this had a usb charger it would be freaking even more amazing

[loriannvazquez]

There ao n models to this cooler what i want to know is why are the wheels black and grey was there rubber added or is it just the use of rollin it around that the wheels turned grey