We purchased this based on reviews and a video we found on YouTube. It came in and we loved it so much we went and bought the larger one as well. It definitely keeps stuff frozen! It held an ice cream birthday cake for five hours in nearly 90 degrees.

I bought this cooler on Sunday, Feb. 16th to take on my 5 day camping/vintage trailer rally and boy, did it perform great! I wasn't expecting to see ice for 5 days straight since all my other coolers have disappointed me. My boyfriend was with me and suggested I purchase a different brand because it was less expensive. I explained that I've been there, done that and won't do it again. I figured I could give my Lifetime 65 cooler a try and if it failed, I would return it. Well, it surpassed my expectations and I just may go buy a 2nd one to use at home. Thank you Lifetime for making a great product!

I was sent the 65q to try out and I loved it. We took it to a livestock show in Florida and used it exclusively for drinks and it worked wonders all weekend. It held up to being open and shut a million times by the kids and still the ice retention was amazing. Also the lid came in handy as well to act as a seat for some friends who didn’t bring chairs.

So I was excited about this 65Qt cooler since I needed something smaller than my 77. Well to my surprise the coolers are almost identical on the outside dimension with minimum differences and the so why get the 65 when you can get the 77 ? Also, the 77 can accommodate TWO wire baskets and the 65 can not accommodate a single one since it doesn't have the grove to hold it in place. In terms of ice retention, both are very similar with 6.5 days on the 77 and 7 days on the 65....and that can well be because of the colors. My 77 is grey and my 65 is white. So all, in all, very similar coolers, but the 77 of course has a larger capacity and the comfort of fitting two wire baskets!

I have had the 77Qt cooler for a while and recently got the New 65Qt High Performance Cooler. I use these coolers for my Youtube Chanel and my BBQ business. I recently traveled from San Antonio Texas to Baja California. Before leaving SA I put 2 frozen Briskets and 6 racks of ribs along with two bags of ice in the 77Qt cooler. After 2 days of travel and reaching my destination I opened the cooler and everything was frozen solid! It took 4 days to get the meat out! After cooking my Briskets and pork shoulders To 200 degrees internal I wrap them in towels and put them in the 65Qt and they stay in there for up to 8 hours. After removing them the meats are at a safe temperature of 150 degrees. These coolers are excellent and ice retention and even keeping food warm! Compared to the competitors the prices cannot be beat!

I just bought this cooler it has 2 bottle openers and wheels to easily pull it. I love the sturdy heavy duty front rubber fasteners. The cooler itself is very rugged and thick but not heavy. This will be our primary pop up camper cooler and can't wait to get some miles on her.

When I first got this cooler I was excited to give it a test run. I pre-cooled it with a block of ice and then 12 hours later I put a block of ice in it and closed it up. I came home 10 hours later and was surprised to find half of the block melted and there was a fair bit of water in the bottom of the cooler. I did a second test and used 3 large blocks of ice and had a similar result (a fair bit of melting in a short period of time). 3rd test proved that I was doing it wrong the first 2 times and has kept 3 blocks of ice rock solid for several days. Here's what I learned that made ALL the difference: 1. Pre-cool the cooler with ice 2. Use COLD ice. That sounds stupid but my second test I used ice that had just frozen and was still a bit wet. The ice I used in my last test had been frozen for 2 days and lasted MUCH longer 3. Fill the empty space. For my test I used a couple of towels to fill in the empty space in the cooler. This is a larger cooler than I'm used to having so the empty space is your enemy. 4. Don't drain the water - leave the ice cold water in the bottom After doing those 4 simple things I can say this cooler does works amazingly well and keeps ice solid for several days.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my second Lifetime cooler, and I continue to be impressed with the construction quality and ice-retention of these coolers. This model easily retained ice for 5+ days, making it ideal for week-long trips. I really appreciate the latching mechanism -- easy to open and close, while providing a very solid lockdown of the lid to the base of the cooler. The drain cap is attached to the drain and is very easy to unscrew thanks to its oversized, gear-like design. The rope handles are nice, especially when it comes to lowering/lifting the cooler into a vehicle or onto a boat from a dock. Durable construction with a sturdy lid that did not flex when I stood on it and sat on it. Big fan of this cooler -- highly recommend.

We took a family Camping trip to Flathead Lake, Montana this past week. Our Lifetime Cooler was Fantastic! After pre-cooling it at home using two frozen milk jugs for a day and a half we took it on our trip. While camping we used just 1 block of ice and one 20lb bag of ice and it lasted for almost full 8 days! Our favorite feature by far is the ice retention and we love the design of the cooler. Another favorite feature, the rubber latches that open and close the cooler. They're extremely easy to latch and unlatch. Also, I love that I'm able to use two padlocks on the cooler to ensure that it doesn't get stolen. The cooler has an extremely strong seal too. So strong infact that sometimes it takes a bit of effort to open up the cooler. No doubt that this is why we were getting so many days of ice retention. I'm serious when I say that this cooler is on par with the more expensive rotomolded coolers but for a fraction of the price. I'm very very impressed! Just as a little side note, I added little stick on LED Lights on the top inside of the lid which makes it very easy for grabbing a late night camp snack or drink. I included a picture of that. Overall my family and I are extremely satisfied with the lifetime cooler and will highly recommend it to friends and family!

I just received this 65 quart cooler, and it’s awesome! Has plenty of room for everything we needed and keeps everything cool for a long time. It isn’t too heavy. I would say if it had wheels, it would have been much better. But over all, it’s a great cooler. I would highly recommend it!