Coleman Classic 52 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 Classic 52 Qt listing before buying.
Coleman Classic 52 Qt: Two to four people on a weekend trip with food and drinks.
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Coleman 50-Quart Xtreme 5-Day Wheeled Cooler
amazon.com price: ~$70(last checked May 9)
Currently unavailable on Amazon
See in-stock alternativesColeman Classic 52 Qt review
Best for: Two to four people on a weekend trip with food and drinks
A mid-size 52-quart chest for a weekend, with a 3-day ice claim and a drain; it has no wheels, so a full load is a two-hand or two-person carry.
Coleman's 52-quart Classic Series chest (model 5860) was sold earlier as the 316 Series. Coleman lists 80 cans (40 with 26 lb of ice), up to 3 days of ice, a 250 lb Have-A-Seat lid with four cup holders, a tethered drain plug, a stain-resistant liner and a built-in ruler. It weighs 8.6 lb empty.
Good
- 80-can capacity at 8.6 lb empty, light for a 52-qt chest
- Tethered drain plug and stain-resistant liner make cleanup easy
- Lid seats 250 lb; four cup holders fit a 30-oz tumbler
Watch for
- 3-day ice claim is short for a long weekend; plan to add ice by day 3
- No wheels; swing-up side handles mean a two-hand carry when full
Specs from Coleman Classic Series 52-Quart Hard Cooler product page, Amazon.com listing and Canadian Tire product 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 Classic 52-Quart Cooler | Coleman 50-Quart Xtreme 5-Day Wheeled Cooler |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $55 | $70 (last checked May 9) |
| Capacity (qt) | 52 | 50 |
| Maker's ice claim | 3 days | 5 days (at temperatures up to 90°F) |
| Holds | 80 cans | 84 cans |
| Weight (empty) | 8.6 lb | not listed |
| Wheels | no | yes |
| Drain plug | yes | yes |
| Handles | swing-up side handles | retractable tow handle |
| Lid | Have-A-Seat lid, 250 lb, 4 cup holders | hinged, Have-A-Seat, 4 beverage holders |
| Build | hard-sided, TempLock FX insulation, stain-resistant liner, 15% less plastic | hard-sided, extra-thick insulation, EZ-Clean top |
| Outside size | 25.2 L x 14.5 W x 16.75 H 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 Classic 52 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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