An Icebox, also known as a cooler, is a portable device for keeping food and drinks fresh and cold. Most noteworthy, a block or bag of ice is kept in the cooler, along with food and drinks for the purpose. The icebox is usually kept closed except for when something is required from inside of it. Ideally, it is also kept out of direct sunlight to make it work properly.

In case an icebox is used correctly, it can keep the food and drinks at a near-freezing temperature. The items inside an icebox can stay fresh for anywhere from a couple of hours to several days as the ice slowly melts. Once the purpose is solved, the melted water ought to be drained out and the ice needs to be changed for future usage.

Benefits of Iceboxes

An icebox is a well-insulated box with dry ice packs kept inside to make things chilled. There are many benefits of having these ice boxes:

• It requires absolutely no energy points to function. 
• It operates with no electricity, hence saving the planet.
• They come with a commercial quality seal to guarantee very good insulating material and even outstanding sealing attributes together with the latches made from high-quality stainless steel.
• Sturdy handles are set in the icebox for ease in holding and transportation.
• For protection and kid safety, it offers a secure padlock locking function.
• The colour of the icebox reflects heat and sunshine, keeping items properly chilled.
• These boxes are appropriate to be used with dry ice packs for optimum ice retention.
• Excellent Polyethylene shields cardboard boxes from the sun's effective UV rays.
• The insulation in the icebox is devoid of CFC’s, which makes the cardboard boxes eco-friendly.
• It is easy, robust, and lightweight to transport.

With all the advantages that an icebox has to offer, it can be used on multiple occasions. Icebox can act as your companion while out with your family and friends for Leisure travel, camping or fishing. It helps in keeping the food and drinks fresh and cold for your consumption even on a summer day.

Another usage of an icebox is for delivery of Ice creams, bakery items, frozen meat etc. Using an icebox while delivering such products makes sure that the items reach their destination fresh and in a good shape. 

Various Resorts & Outdoor catering services can also make use of the magical icebox to transport the food from one location to another. This ensures that the food is delivered perfectly fresh to the plate. The icebox makes transportation easy and quick.

Another use of an icebox can be for Medical purposes - blood sample collection etc. They offer to carry blood samples at the temperature that it demands to be kept in even while travelling. Some medicines are required to be stored at a certain temperature, hence transporting them can be a task if not for the icebox. 

Hence, an icebox can be multipurpose, based on the requirements. 

Coleman Icebox range 

• Coleman 52QT/49 ltr Xtreme Cooler Blue: Food and drinks stay chilled longer with the Coleman 316 Series 52-Quart Hard Ice Chest Cooler, which keeps the ice for up to 3 days. Appreciate this easy lifting box with the swing-up side handles, and have a seat on the closed lid. The cup holders are built into the lid, this will keep your drink close and prevent spills. With room to fit up to 80 cans, there is sure to be plenty of refreshments to go around.

• Coleman 150QT/141 Ltr Cooler Blue: Keep your food and drinks cold, and keep the fun going, for up to 6 days when you bring a Coleman 150 Quart Performance Cooler. Large enough to hold 223 cans, you will have plenty of space for refreshments for the entire party. The 2-way handles in this Coleman icebox make reaching your destination effortless. Also, the cup holders moulded into the lid can keep the drinks close while you enjoy the day. Later on, the leak-resistant channel drain makes it easy to empty any excess water without tilting the cooler, so you are ready for your next fun adventure.

• Coleman 48Qt/45.4 Ltr 5QT With 1/3 Gallon Jug Cooler: Keep your food and drinks cool in style with the Coleman 48-Quart Cooler with 5-Quart Cooler. It comes with a five-quart cooler and a 1/3-gallon jug. The five-quart cooler holds up to six cans, and the 48-quart cooler holds 63 cans plus ice and is tall enough for two-litre bottles. The handles make this combo easily portable. Also, the jug has a wide mouth, a screw-on cap and a flip-top spout for easy pouring. 

• Coleman Tropic Minimaxi 20 Ltr Soft Cooler: This flexible cool bag is the best choice to keep meals and refreshments fresh on a picnic day. With a 20 ltr capacity and a 6mm EPS closed-cell foam insulation, this icebox can hold up to 10 15 ltr bottles vertically and horizontally. The zippered lid makes it easy to close and open while the adjustable strap allows you to easily carry the cooling bag on the shoulders or also carry it by hand. The zippered front pocket allows for storing picnic items such as napkins or cutlery. The inner lining made of PEVA makes it easy to clean. Just fold the icebox into a compact size, once its work is done and you will be ready to go home.

What are you waiting for now, plan a trip with your family and friends this summer and leave all the worries about keeping your food and drinks fresh and cold on the icebox.