Coleman Pro 45 Qt vs Igloo BMX 52 Qt
Quick verdict
Only one available on Amazon
The Igloo BMX 52 Qt was out of stock on Amazon at our last check. Check the Coleman Pro 45 Qt listing before buying.
Coleman Pro 45 Qt: Long weekends for two to four who want a latching, strap-down box.
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Igloo BMX 52-Quart Cooler
amazon.com price: ~$100(last checked Jan 30)
Currently unavailable on Amazon
See in-stock alternativesColeman Pro 45 Qt review
Best for: Long weekends for two to four who want a latching, strap-down box
Coleman's heavy-duty 45-quart chest with a 4-day ice claim, a steel latch and tie-down straps; it weighs 19.8 lb empty and has no wheels despite its Amazon title.
The Pro 45 has walls up to 2 in thick, an antimicrobial liner, a one-hand stainless steel latch, an extra-wide attached drain plug, tie-down straps, a padlock opening and non-slip feet. Coleman claims up to 4 days of ice and 74 cans without ice, and says it is 30% lighter than rotomolded coolers. It still weighs 19.8 lb empty. Coleman gives a 10-year limited warranty.
Good
- Latch, tie-down straps and non-slip feet keep it shut and in place in the car
- 10-year limited warranty vs 1 year on Coleman's Classic and Xtreme coolers
- Attached extra-wide drain plug drains fast and can't go missing
Watch for
- 19.8 lb empty, over twice the 52-qt Xtreme chest, and no wheels
- Coleman gives no temperature for the 4-day claim, so it is hard to compare
Specs from Coleman Pro 45-Quart Hard Cooler product page and Amazon.com listing, checked Oct 26. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested it ourselves.
Check price on AmazonIgloo BMX 52 Qt review
Best for: Two to four people keeping food cold over a car-camping weekend
A lighter route to multi-day ice than a rotomolded chest; the trade-offs are a blow-molded shell and no wheels at 52 qt.
The BMX 52 is a blow-molded 52 qt chest with extra-thick foam walls, an insulated lid and rubber T-latches. Igloo claims five days of ice and 83 cans. It has a threaded drain plug that takes a garden hose, four tie-down points, stainless hardware and non-slip corners, and weighs 16.4 lb empty. Igloo gives no test conditions for the five-day claim.
Good
- Igloo claims 5 days of ice from extra-thick foam walls and an insulated lid
- Threaded drain plug can take a garden hose
- 16.4 lb empty, with four tie-down points and rubber T-latches
Watch for
- Blow-molded shell is less impact-resistant than a rotomolded chest
- No wheels: a loaded 52 qt chest is a two-handle carry
Specs from Igloo's BMX 52 spec article, Altitude Sports BMX 52 spec page and 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 Pro 45-Quart Hard Cooler | Igloo BMX 52-Quart Cooler |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $150 | $100 (last checked Jan 30) |
| Capacity (qt) | 45 | 52 |
| Maker's ice claim | 4 days | 5 days |
| Holds | 74 cans | 83 cans |
| Weight (empty) | 19.8 lb | 16.4 lb |
| Wheels | no | no |
| Drain plug | yes | yes |
| Handles | rugged handles + tie-down straps | two swing-up side handles, stainless-reinforced |
| Lid | insulated Have-A-Seat lid, stainless one-hand latch, padlock opening | hinged, insulated, rubber T-latches |
| Build | heavy-duty hard-sided, walls up to 2 in, antimicrobial liner, non-slip feet | blow-molded, extra-thick foam walls |
| Outside size | 24.53 L x 16.38 W x 17.17 H in | 25.98 x 16.34 x 16.54 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 Igloo BMX 52 Qt was out of stock on Amazon at our last check. Check the Coleman Pro 45 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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