Coleman Chiller 48 Qt vs Coleman Xtreme 52 Qt
Quick verdict
Only one available on Amazon
The Coleman Xtreme 52 Qt 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 Xtreme 52-Quart Cooler
amazon.com price: ~$50(last checked Jan 30)
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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 Xtreme 52 Qt review
Best for: Two to four people on a long weekend who can lift a full chest
A 52-quart chest with a 5-day ice claim at 90°F for long weekends; it has no wheels, so a full load is a two-person carry by the side handles.
This is the non-wheeled Xtreme 5 chest: 52 quarts, 82 cans, a Have-A-Seat lid rated to 250 lb with cup holders, two-way side handles and a leak-resistant channel drain. Coleman claims up to 5 days of ice at 90°F and it weighs 8.6 lb empty. Unlike the Xtreme 50 wheeled models it has no wheels or tow handle. Coleman no longer lists it.
Good
- Coleman claims 5 days of ice at 90°F, enough for a long weekend
- Channel drain empties meltwater without tipping the chest
- 8.6 lb empty, about 4 lb lighter than the wheeled Xtreme 50
Watch for
- No wheels; a full 52-qt chest is heavy over a long walk to the site
- Discontinued on Coleman.com; exterior size is not reliably listed anywhere
Specs from Amazon.com listing, 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 Xtreme 52-Quart Cooler |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $40 | $50 (last checked Jan 30) |
| Capacity (qt) | 48 | 52 |
| Maker's ice claim | 3 days (at temperatures up to 90°F) | 5 days (at temperatures up to 90°F) |
| Holds | 63 cans | 82 cans |
| Weight (empty) | 7.6 lb | 8.6 lb |
| Wheels | no | no |
| Drain plug | yes | yes |
| Handles | 2-way side handles | 2-way side handles |
| Lid | hinged, one-handed access | Have-A-Seat lid, 250 lb, cup holders |
| Build | hard-sided, low-CO2 foam insulation | hard-sided, extra-insulated Xtreme walls and lid, low-CO2 foam; made in USA |
| Outside size | 25.63 x 14.13 x 14.13 in | not listed |
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 Xtreme 52 Qt 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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