Chilly bin - recommendations wanted

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duckDecoy

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#312272 2-Apr-2024 13:03

The lid broke on our "Igloo" branded chilly bin so we need to replace it. This is our main chilly bin for taking things away on holiday, so I guess it would be classified as size large.

Anyone have recommendations?

Ideally I want something that can tolerate someone using it as seat, but its not a deal breaker.

MikeAqua

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#3213244 2-Apr-2024 14:43

I have Icey Teks on the boat. I have squabs mounted on them, which allows them to be used as seats. They live in the boat half under the front seats. They get a hard life (UV, knocks, fish spines), but have stood up to it well, and they do keep stuff cool a long time. Will keep food frozen for 48 hours, if used properly.

They have a good range of sizes, shapes and configurations (one/two compartments and split lids).

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#3213249 2-Apr-2024 15:26

Did the single piece bending plastic hinge(s) break by any chance? Mine did, so I replaced them with squares cut from a PET plastic bottle, with 4 holes drilled in them for the screws. That was 15 years ago.

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#3213344 2-Apr-2024 21:18

gbwelly:

Did the single piece bending plastic hinge(s) break by any chance? Mine did, so I replaced them with squares cut from a PET plastic bottle, with 4 holes drilled in them for the screws. That was 15 years ago.

YES!! There's tomorrow's project during my lunch break sorted.