Cooler Box
Whether it's a hot summer day at the beach, a nice spring picnic or a summer fishing trip, a cooler is a must-have for your programme. In other words, as the warmer months arrive, it's worth getting a cooler that's just right for you. Read more...
• This 15-litre cool box is a safe bet for your next camping or fishing trip
• The CI 15 keeps ice or cold packs frozen for several days
• Rugged construction, roto-molded in one piece to last for years and years to come
• Room for 18 x 330 ml cans
• Interior height of over 330 mm: fits standard wine bottles standing upright
• High-quality rubber latches for easy one-hand opening and closing, no sharp edges
• Carry handle with convenient, ergonomic grip
• Integrated grips as an alternative carry option when the cooler is fully loaded
• Measurements: 303 mm depth x 303 mm height x 450 mm width
• Weight: 4,3 kg
• This 28-liter cooler is a safe bet for your next outdoor adventure
• The CI 28 keeps ice or cold packs frozen for several days
• Rugged construction, roto-molded in one piece to last for years and years to come
• Room for 32 x 330 ml cans
• Interior height of over 330 mm: fits standard wine bottles standing upright
• High-quality rubber latches for easy one-hand opening and closing, no sharp edges
• Carry handle with convenient, ergonomic grip
• Integrated grips as an alternative carry option when the cooler is fully loaded
• Measurements: 375 mm depth x 425 mm height x 450 mm width
• Weight: 6,3 kg
• This small-but-mighty coolbox is made for grab-and-go trips, roadside snacks, or as part of a multi-coolbox stack
• Injection-moulded construction with two inches of performance insulation
• Removable non-skid lid opens from either side for easy access
• Insulated drain plug attaches above the drain with a magnet
• Use as an insulated water cooler with included spigot and tap-connecting caps
• Non-skid feet nest into other Recon lids for secure stacking
• Ergonomic handles with magnetic closures for confident carry
• Durable die-cast metal latch catchers double as a bottle opener
• Measurements: 420,12 mm depth x 455,93 mm height x 279,91 mm width
• Weight: 6,24 kg
• Stackable, streamlined, and ready for anything—the 41 l Recon is made for weekend escapes, day trips with the crew, or as part of a full-system setup
• The injection-moulded shell cuts weight without sacrificing strength
• Removable non-skid lid opens from either side for easy access
• Insulated drain plug attaches above the drain with a magnet
• Use as an insulated water cooler with included spigot and tap-connecting caps
• Non-skid feet nest into other Recon lids for secure stacking
• Ergonomic handles with magnetic closures for confident carry
• Durable die-cast metal latch catchers double as a bottle opener
• Measurements: 560,07 mm depth x 455,93 mm height x 420,12 mm width
• Weight: 11,38 kg
• Maximum capacity, minimal footprint – great on its own or as the base of a multi-coolbox Recon system
• Injection-moulded construction with two inches of performance insulation
• Removable non-skid lid opens from either side for easy access
• Insulated drain plug attaches above the drain with a magnet
• Use as an insulated water cooler with included spigot and tap-connecting caps
• Non-skid feet nest into other Recon lids for secure stacking
• Ergonomic handles with magnetic closures for confident carry
• Durable die-cast metal latch catchers double as a bottle opener
• Measurements: 839,98 mm depth x 455,93 mm height x 420,12 mm width
• Weight: 14,97 kg
• The grab-and-go Recon soft side cooler
• FrostCore insulation holds the cold, and the lid’s one-handed operation – no awkward zips – makes access a cinch
• Zip-free lid with dual hinge latches opens from either side with a single hand
• 25 mm FrostCore insulation holds the cold
• GRS Recycled 840D nylon TPU exterior with a 600D Poly TPU interior
• Leakproof welded interior liner with a reinforced outer solid base
• D-rings allow tie-down and shoulder strap attachment (strap included)
• M.O.L.L.E. loops for accessory attachment
• Mesurements: 284,99 mm depth x 400,05 height x 255,02 width
• Weight: 2 kg
• Versatilely sized, light, stackable, and durable, the 17L Recon ZL is made to adventure
• FrostCore insulation holds the cold, and the lid’s one-handed operation – no awkward zips – makes access a cinch
• Zip-free lid with dual hinge latches opens from either side with a single hand
• 25 mm FrostCore insulation holds the cold
• GRS Recycled 840D nylon TPU exterior with a 600D Poly TPU interior
• Leakproof welded interior liner with a reinforced outer solid base
• D-rings allow tie-down and shoulder strap attachment (strap included)
• M.O.L.L.E. loops for accessory attachment
• Mesurements: 377,95 mm depth x 333,5 height x 295,91 width
• Weight: 2,85 kg
• The 21L Recon ZL – our largest Recon soft side – works with your Recon system, and on its own, for weekend adventures and day trips away from basecamp
• Light, leak-resistant, and durable, it’s tall enough for wine bottles, holds 35 cans
• Zipper free lid with dual hinge latches open from either side with a single hand
• 25mm FrostCore insulation holds the cold
• GRS Recycled 840D nylon TPU coating resists abrasion
• Interior 600D Poly TPU liner
• Reinforced outer solid base
• M.O.L.L.E. loops for accessory attachment
• Mesurements: 377,95 mm depth x 333,5 height x 295,91 width
• Weight: 2,85 kg
How does a cooler work?
Let's start right away by saying that there are several basic types of portable coolers. The simplest and perhaps most widely used of these is the cooler bag, followed by the more serious cooler bags and then the cooler boxes, with the best quality being provided by electric cooler bags and electric cooler boxes. They differ not only in appearance, durability and performance, but also in the way they work.
Non-electric products are simple in design: in addition to careful insulation, they have pre-chilled ice packs to ensure that the food and drinks they contain do not get hot. The more sophisticated coolers are now equipped with active cooling, which means that they not only keep the food cool, but also cool it. There are three types of refrigeration technology. One is absorption, which is based on a gas-fired cooling system and has a convenient three-way power supply.
The thermoelectric versions are cheaper, but their operation depends heavily on the temperature at which they are used - but they also include some super-cooling units. As these are very popular, it's worth saying a few words about their use. If possible, store these types of coolers in a cool place for several hours before use, but it is perfectly fine to keep them on the bottom shelf in the pantry until they are ready for their next use. One thing to remember is to keep them out of direct sunlight. We recommend that you cool drinks and food properly before putting them inside.
If you do this, you will have 24 hours of cool drinks at your disposal. Of course, this time interval is shortened by opening an unnecessary cooler. These types of coolers can keep the drinks and food they contain between 18 and 22 degrees Celsius lower than the temperature of the outside environment.
Compressor coolers are also excellent at the most extreme temperatures: they can be used for both cooling and deep-freezing, with low power consumption. And they even run on solar power!
What are the features of the coolers available in the DND online shop?
Before you immediately buy a new cooler, let's look at the features that you should compare for each model. The first question is, of course, for what purpose you are buying the cool box - more on this in the next paragraph. This will determine which model is the most suitable for you.
You also need to consider the ambient temperature at which you will be using it, its storage capacity, how heavy or light it is, how convenient its handles are and how easy it is to carry. Last but not least, it should also be easy to clean, as accidents can happen at any time.
But it is also worth considering how the inside of the cooler can be organised and what other uses it can be put to. For example, the 43-litre Dometic Cool-Ice CI 42 from DND Telecom provides a comfortable place to sit when fishing or boating.
Who should buy a cool box?
Now that we've covered the big picture of coolers in general, let's take a look at who should invest in one! The simpler types are great for summer shopping sprees or for holidays and picnics - in other words, every family should have one or two for convenience. But if you're a domestic haulage driver, or even a truck driver, a professional cooler can be a great help.
In these cases, it is recommended to choose a 24-litre capacity version. This capacity can hold up to 32 cans of soft drinks or six 1.5 litre bottles standing upright. This is enough space to avoid having to buy your cold, refreshing drinks at the petrol station on the way. But it also gives us enough space to keep our food at the right temperature. But more serious versions, such as a compressor cooler, are not designed for this use.
They are much heavier and sturdier, recommended primarily for pastimes such as hunting or fishing. In this case, you should choose the Dometic Cool ICE CI 42 from the DND webshop, which has a capacity of 43 litres. I'm sure we've all had to go home early from fishing because we couldn't store the fish we caught in the right place. This cooler is the solution to that too. And after that, we won't leave home without a well-cooled and fresh-keeping appliance.
Find the right cooler in the DND Telecom webshop
With all the above information together, you're now guaranteed to feel more confident when choosing your new cool box. The DND Telecom online store offers a selection of quality, reliable pieces that will satisfy whatever the purpose of your purchase. A particular plus is that the site offers detailed technical specifications of the products.
This makes it easy to compare the individual pieces in detail to find the most ideal one. But there are also a large number of very practical accessories for the coolers available in the DND Telecom online shop. For example, a fish finger holder, a bottle opener or a cup holder.