Igloo BMX 52 Quart Cooler with Cool Riser Technology, Fish Ruler, and Tie-Down Points

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When you plan on buying a cooler, the first feature you look for is the number of days it will keep things cool inside. In terms of ice retention, Igloo BMX 52 Quart Cooler is far ahead of the competing Yeti and RTIC coolers. The bigger surface, the more ice it retains. The best of all? The BMX cooler is very light, unlike any rotomolded cooler out there. Being lightweight, it's easier to carry and definitely more portable. Actually, the Igloo BMX has been the only blow-molded cooler that made it to our list of best lightweight coolers. Features: Blow-molded construction, T-latches, Stainless steel hardware, Swing-up handles, Threaded drain plug, Skid pads, Fish ruler, Tie-down points, Cool Riser Technology If you’ve ever tried to empty a larger cooler at the end of the day, you know how tough it can be. For that reason, many newer coolers come with bilge drains, allowing you to release the water from the bottom of the cooler. You may have to tip the cooler a little to get the last of the water out, but you won’t have the extreme tilt that you have with a cooler that doesn’t have a drain.

I tried to pre-cool as much as possible before we went away and it kept the content incredibly chilled so very happy indeed. Love the rubberised straps to ensure the lid is tight. Would be nice to have had a drain plug but I guess you don't need it in the smaller size as they can just be tipped to be emptied. Overall really happy. Solid piece of kit. The lid is also able to remain secure thanks to the T-grip latches, which have rubber protection to ensure that it opens and closes correctly while also making it easy and comfortable for you to carry it, as this brand is light enough to where you can sometimes hold it from the bottom. In terms of ice retention, Yeti also enjoys a slight advantage. We found that, for a given size, Yeti Coolers would hold ice longer than Igloo BMX coolers by anywhere from a few hours to up to a day or more. When it comes to colors, both the 25 and 52 are a combination of carbonite gray and carbonite blue, which makes the design simple and reflective of their durable nature and the conditions that they can handle. But if you are more budget-minded and just after the good performance without breaking the bank, then we have to give a slight nod to Igloo. Igloo also knows what they are doing when it comes to making coolers and they have impressed us with their BMX Coolers. Igloo BMX Cooler ReviewOne of the features that make Igloo BMX Coolers stand out from the competition is their Cooler Riser Technology. We don’t know exactly how much this feature assists in prolonging ice life but it certainly doesn’t hurt.

From a quality standpoint, this cooler should last for many years of typical use without issue. The extent of maintenance should entail cleaning out the cooler from time to time and also applying some oil to the gasket to keep it from drying out. Plus if you do happen to run into any quality issues, you are dealing with one of the largest cooler companies around in Igloo. Visual Appeal – If you want to tie down the BMX cooler to avoid the chance of it rolling over, then you must never do it with the lid. Rather than the lid, you can tie the cooler by the handles to your boat or something else. This brand has some way to go before it catches up to RTIC, which has a warranty of seven years, and those that have a warranty that lasts a lifetime, which includes Cordova, Otterbox, Siberian, Monoprice and Pelican. However, the BMX series is still new to the game, and given its current performance level, that shouldn’t be hard to do. With an integrated fish measuring ruler and tie-down loops in addition to its impressive performance and durable construction, the BMX 52 cool box is a great choice for keen anglers and fishermen. Igloo BMX 52 Heavy Duty Cool Box Features

At a push, this cooler can be handled (safely) by one person. The BMX 52 has neat swing-up handles with rubber groups that provide extra protection when carrying. As with the larger BMX 72 model, the handles have steel reinforcement to save them giving way when lugging heavier loads. One thing to decide when you’re going for a larger-capacity cooler, though, is portability. As convenient as the space is, coolers will get much heavier when they’re loaded down. If you want a cooler that’s easier to carry around, consider one like the Arctic Zone Titan Deep Freeze Zipperless Cooler. It still provides space for up to 30 cans but keeps things lightweight with a canvas design. You have a small/personal size for a short outing. This size is good for mobility purposes and it doesn’t take up a lot of space either. Next, you have a 52QT which falls nicely into the mid-sized category. This size is large enough to handle bigger outings such as a picnic or tailgate. And for people who enjoy camping and the outdoors, it will be able to handle ice more multiple days (more on that later). Finally, you have the largest size, the 72 quart. At this size, you have ample room for just about anything. It can store a week’s worth of food and drinks or all the items that a large outdoor party would need. We like the design approach that Igloo took with their design of the BMX series. The complementing grays look great with the “pop” of the blue latches. And the diamond plate metal insert at the bottom adds that rugged touch.

The Igloo BMX 52 qt cooler has a capacity of 83 cans of 12 ounces. Since the cooler has a horizontal length, you must lay down the wine bottle. The capacity of the wine bottle varies from 3 to 4 bottles. Ice Retention In this review, we will go over the new Igloo BMX Coolers. We will elaborate on their features, discuss build quality, put them through our ice retention test, and finally give them a rating from 0 to 5. You know you’ve got a reliable cooler on your hands when it can be useful for just about any situation. That’s the case with Igloo’s BMX series, which, despite its size, is a great option for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday or graduation party with friends and family at someone’s house, a tailgate with friends for a football game, or a fishing and hunting trip in the mountains. These coolers are small enough so that you can carry them on your own, cheap enough for you to save money for other things that you want to do at your get-togethers, and useful for tailgating, camping, birthday parties, and other occasions.The Igloo BMX Coolers come with pretty standard features. You will find features such as tie-down slots, a high-flow drain port, stainless steel hardware, and comfortable grip handles. The new Igloo BMX Quart cooler is one of the most outstanding designs the company Igloo has ever manufactured. The design shows how Igloo has come so far in all these years and understood the market’s demand and its consumers. With the new upgrades and excellent features, this cooler is a big yes.

While looks might not be a big deciding factor for some who are shopping for a new cooler, it is still worth discussing.If Igloo hopes to compete with the likes of the other heavy hitters in the premium cooler world, then they need to have many of the same features that people expect when they are spending this kind of money on a cooler. Being light makes it easy to take these coolers in your car for road trips, as well as on a boat for a day on the lake during camping trips or out on the ocean for when you go to the beach. Being useful in all of these situations earns this brand a 4.5/5 rating in quality. The Igloo BMX Cooler is Igloo’s attempt to compete in the premium cooler market. While this market isn’t new to Igloo, the BMX Cooler series is their latest rendition of this. These coolers share many of the same features that you expect to see in a premium cooler and offer great build quality. The ice retention is competitive as well. That being said, there are currently limited choices for sizes and colors, and for those after the absolute top in performance, these will be a slight step down. But they do come in with the great asking price that you expect from Igloo. Insulation Ability – With this sort of ice range, you can use these coolers for a wide variety of applications: a weekend camping trip, a fishing excursion, a large tailgate, or even a week-long road trip.