Permasteel 80-Qt Large Outdoor Patio Cooler with Wheels & Handles, Portable Rolling Hard Cooler for Outside, Retro Ice Cooler Cart, Beverage Can Coolers for Backyard Parties

I had an outdoor 80 qt cooler that finally gave up the ghost that was 20 years old, but the last 5 of those years the lid was in pretty bad shape and unusable because of the unrelenting summer heat here in AZ. The insulating foam and the inner plastic portion of the lid eventually dried up and separated from the actual lid. But, other than that, the cooler was in pretty good shape. I was pondering making a DIY cooler instead of buying one, and decided that I would save that DIY project for another day, years from now. Cost-wise, it would have been a little cheaper, maybe, but, I'm sure I'll get a good decade's worth of use out of my new one. Ok, on to the review. Sturdy, steel construction with excellent fasteners. It took about 15 minutes to put together. I used a 10mm socket for the leg fasteners and the allen wrench was (?) 5/32. The install kit comes with a wrench, but I perfer to use a ball end one to make it much easier. Other than the color and the handles, it looks pretty much the same as my old one. The baby blue color actually matches my wife's VW color, so obviously she likes it. It looks very summery and cool on the patio. We are looking forward to using it for our get togethers and BBQ's.

This cooler is pretty easy to assemble. Once assembled, the cooler is both beautiful and functionally awesome. Paint seems to be pretty durable. Keeps stuff cold for a very long time as long as the lid is used and kept closed. Built-in bottle opener is very convenient. Drain is a neat feature that eliminates having to flip cooler over to drain ice and water after each use. Love it!!!

The Permasteel 80-Qt Classic Outdoor Patio Cooler is a game-changer for outdoor gatherings! The size is perfect for keeping plenty of beverages chilled, and the classic design adds a stylish touch to any patio. The wheels make it easy to move around, and the sturdy construction ensures it can handle a lot of use. It’s also easy to clean and keeps drinks cold for a long time. Overall, this cooler is a great investment for anyone who enjoys hosting outdoor events. Highly recommended!

Perfect insulation (8hr day with 5lbs of ice). After a year, one of the legs started to deteriorate. Nothing a little glue can’t fix :)

Love this cooler! Filled with ice and soft drinks on a Friday afternoon and ice was still good next afternoon. Holds quite a bit and the look is so cute and vintage.

We had to return the first one because it came defective but this has been a great addition to our office. We’ve used it for so many events. The bottle opener is so convenient.

This was a great investment. Not only has it been amazing for Sip and Shops I attend, it’s also great for family gatherings. It keeps drinks cold for literally days. I changed out the handles for a handle that makes it look even more vintage. No regrets with this purchase. Highly recommend!

The photos speak for themselves. I paid for a new item. This was used, put away wet, and resold. Two of the four corners where the legs attach were rusted and one was dented. There was a sheen of rust down the seam on the under side of the tub body. I didn't know I was paying full price for a used, damaged item. I didn't have time to return it, so I had to use it for the function. I won't return a used item, so I guess I'm stuck with it. It did hold the ice and beverages fine, and it didn't leak much. But I wouldn't have paid this much had I known it was used, dented, and leaks so much. It was simple to put together, but not easy. A drill with an Allen key adapter would have sped things up, but as it was, it felt like assembling a metal IKEA item. It was sturdy enough once assembled.