Coleman Chiller 48 Qt vs Coleman 50 Qt Xtreme 5-Day Wheeled
Quick verdict
Only one available on Amazon
The Coleman 50 Qt Xtreme 5-Day Wheeled was out of stock on Amazon at our last check. Check the Coleman Chiller 48 Qt listing before buying.
Coleman Chiller 48 Qt: Two to four people on a weekend trip with a short carry.
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Coleman 50-Quart Xtreme 5-Day Wheeled Cooler
amazon.com price: ~$70(last checked May 9)
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See in-stock alternativesColeman Chiller 48 Qt review
Best for: Two to four people on a weekend trip with a short carry
An older 48-quart chest with a 3-day ice claim at 90°F, a hinged lid and a drain, fine for a weekend; Amazon calls it the Chiller 48, but it is Coleman's Performance 48.
Sold on Amazon as the Chiller 48, this is model 3000000152, Coleman's 48-quart Performance cooler: 63 cans, a hinged lid, two-way handles, a leak-resistant channel drain and room for 2-liter bottles upright. Coleman's chart and Altitude Sports give up to 3 days at 90°F, 25.63 x 14.13 x 14.13 in and 7.6 lb. Coleman's current Chiller 48 is a different cooler with 76 cans and swing-up handles.
Good
- Channel drain empties meltwater without tilting the cooler
- 7.6 lb empty with 63-can capacity; holds 2-liter bottles upright
- Coleman claims 3 days of ice at 90°F, enough for a weekend
Watch for
- No wheels; a full 48-qt chest is a two-hand carry by the side handles
- 3-day claim leaves little margin on a long weekend; plan to add ice
Specs from Altitude Sports product page, Amazon.com listing and Coleman's current Chiller 48 page, checked Oct 26. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested it ourselves.
Check price on AmazonColeman 50 Qt Xtreme 5-Day Wheeled review
Best for: A family on a long weekend who rolls the cooler from car to site
A wheeled 50-quart chest with a 5-day ice claim at 90°F for family weekends; Amazon's listing is an older version of the Xtreme 50 Coleman sells today.
This is the 50-quart Xtreme 5 wheeled cooler: a retractable handle, two large wheels, 84 cans, a hinged lid with four beverage holders and a rustproof, leak-resistant drain. Coleman's comparison chart on the listing gives 5 days at 90°F and 22.70 x 17.50 x 18.30 in. The listing gives no weight.
Good
- Retractable handle and two wheels let one person move a full load
- Coleman claims 5 days of ice at 90°F, a weekend with margin
- Rustproof drain empties meltwater without lifting the cooler
Watch for
- Wheels and handle add weight; Coleman's current version is 12.7 lb empty
- This listing gives no weight or interior size to plan packing
Specs from Amazon.com listing and Coleman's current Xtreme 50 page, checked Oct 26. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested it ourselves.
Currently unavailable on Amazon
See in-stock alternativesSide-by-side
| Spec | Coleman Chiller 48-Quart Cooler | Coleman 50-Quart Xtreme 5-Day Wheeled Cooler |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $40 | $70 (last checked May 9) |
| Capacity (qt) | 48 | 50 |
| Maker's ice claim | 3 days (at temperatures up to 90°F) | 5 days (at temperatures up to 90°F) |
| Holds | 63 cans | 84 cans |
| Weight (empty) | 7.6 lb | not listed |
| Wheels | no | yes |
| Drain plug | yes | yes |
| Handles | 2-way side handles | retractable tow handle |
| Lid | hinged, one-handed access | hinged, Have-A-Seat, 4 beverage holders |
| Build | hard-sided, low-CO2 foam insulation | hard-sided, extra-thick insulation, EZ-Clean top |
| Outside size | 25.63 x 14.13 x 14.13 in | 22.70 x 17.50 x 18.30 in |
Green marks the better figure where more (or less) is plainly better. Weights and ice claims are the makers’ own figures.
Common questions
Which one should I buy?
The Coleman 50 Qt Xtreme 5-Day Wheeled was out of stock on Amazon at our last check. Check the Coleman Chiller 48 Qt listing before buying.
Where do these specs come from?
From each maker’s product page and retailer spec sheets, linked under each review. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested these products. Check the listing for the exact version you are buying.
Where do these prices come from?
These are recorded Amazon prices. Check the listings for current price and availability.
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