Igloo Classic Playmate Coolers

Durable little cooler the perfect size for day trips and taking lunch to work.
Use this everyday for lunch for work. Two small ice packs and it stays cold for over 12hr. I can fit two food containers in it with other snacks and more. It truly is the perfect size. I’ve purchased many lunch boxes over the years and this one has lasted the longest. Wish they made dividers for it also. I 3d printed mine.

The ideal size for a lunchbox
I used the softside version of the Playmate cooler for years, and it worked mostly okay, but I never cared for the hinged top being held onto the body of the cooler with only a zipper, which made it rather fragile, plus the vinyl soft side eventually ripped, promptint me to replace it.I foolishly bought a no-name cooler fabric cooler with a hard plastic liner and hinged top wtih velcro closure and carrying strap from Wal-Mart after that, but I messed up by getting one that was about twice as big as I could handle, and the strap got in the way.This Wal-Mart cooler was just ungainly enough to make me flat hate getting it in and out of my car going to and leaving work, so I went on the lookout for a proper replacement.After a while, I realized that a medium sized Playmate Igloo would probably give me the best of both worlds, so I ordered this one.I’ve been using it for over a month now, and it’s so handy, durable, just the right size, and keeps things cold, that I can’t believe that I went so many years with a substandard lunchbox when I could have had this all along.Mine is one of the more common variants these days with the latch mechanism built into the end at the top of the carrying handle, an interesting change from the larger Playmate coolers that I grew up with that have the side button latch mechanism.Having decades of experience with the side button version and this one with the top latch, I think that most people would probably prefer the top latch because it allows one-handed opening.The only situation that I can think of that might favor the side button version (there are several still with the side button of this size Playmate available, namely the diamond plate one dubbed the “Boss”) would be for those people who might be in a situation where accidentally opening the cooler would be more likely.It’s possible that the side button would be a better type in a small space with other containers being moved in and out of it, say a car trunk, but I find that the top latch makes me like this just a bit better for my purposes.I use it on a daily basis for my lunch at work, and I have zero complaints so far.It’s also worth mentioning that after all these years, these coolers are still made in USA, a big deal to those of us who buy domestic products whenever possible.I went to Igloo’s website, and it turns out that the original Playmate cooler was originally invented clear back in 1971.There is no reason to reinvent the wheel!

A good Igloo
Always loved my old Igloo Playmate. keeps ice packs frozen for a while. I drive 8 hours each weekend. This will be a good addition to the rest of my travel comforts along the way. Keeps things cold:Four hours and my things are still cold. The ice packs are barely melted.Value for money:These last forever.

A great compact little cooler
This cooler is a great size, very sturdy and great looking too. If your looking for a small cooler this is the one. Its a great price as well as a great product. Plenty of space for beverages and lunch. Grab one for your husband or anyone.

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Bought to prevent me from opening my main cooler frequently this little gem has been worth its extra weight tenfold! On a multi-day trip last summer in 110-degree heat, the main cooler kept 2 frozen milk bottles intact for 7 days. Upon returning home the ice was completely intact. While kayaking 54 miles one way into the bush this small cooler kept drinks cold for 3 days preventing me from opening my larger cooler, thus saving my food. I mostly ate dry foods and some canned goods while testing the new larger cooler and the Igloo 16 oz allowed me to have cold drinks while taking a lot of punishment. I was looking at it yesterday and there isn’t a scratch on it.