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Rugged Road Cooler Field Test

Rugged Road Cooler Field Test

We were asked to haul this cooler across the country-from @rugged_road_outdoors for a ‘Field Test’!
So,
We did.

Rugged Road Cooler Field Test

From the Virgin Mountains of Nevada, through the desert Southwest, all the way to the Appalachian Trail in the Smoky’s. Then up the Appalachian’s and into the rugged Adirondack Mountains.

Here’s our honest feedback:

Pros
-Incredibly lightweight
-Versatile reversible lid
-Dual Handles
-Rugged non-slip exterior
-Floats upright
-Held ice in the desert, in direct sunlight for days, using a reasonable amount of ice, to chill a reasonable amount of drinks

Cons
-That it’s not offered in a larger size

Conclusion:
This cooler definitely passes the Rugged test,
we would recommend this to any outdoorsman because of the versatility with the flip-top, the non-skid & the mind-blowing overall lightweight.

These features make this cooler bad@ss!

Go to Rugged Road Outdoors to get yours now.

Rugged Road Cooler Field Test
Rugged Road Cooler Field Test
rugged road lightweight cooler in desert at sunset
rugged road lightweight cooler

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