REVIEW – I take road trips on the weekend to play disc golf, so when something comes across the review desk that I can use, I jump on it. The Iceco JP50 Pro 50L portable freezer is great for longer trips and when I stay at a hotel which may not have a fridge. For shorter trips, though, the Titan Pro 25Q Roto hard cooler looks to be a great option when I need something smaller.
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Price: $275.00
Where to buy: Articzone and Amazon
What is it?
The Titan PRO 25Q Roto hard cooler is a high performance cooler that can retain ice for almost a week. At 19.14 lbs empty and measuring about 19.29” x 13.86” x 17.68” (LxDxH) it is compact enough and light enough to carry with the nicely padded shoulder strap. Throw in a flashlight that automatically comes on when you open the lid and this cooler is a game changer.
What’s included?
- 1 x Titan PRO 25Q Roto cooler in Granite Gray (also available in tan and white)
- 1 x Shoulder strap
- 1 x Inside cooler IP65 waterproof flashlight
- 1 x Bottle opener
- 2 x Bungee straps
- 1 x User Manual
Tech specs
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- Weight: 19.14 lbs
- Exterior Dimension: 19.29” x 13.86” x 17.68” (LxDxH)
- Interior Dimension: 13.13” x 8.38” x 12.81” (LxDxH)
- Microban antimicrobial protection
- Ice Saver™ performance booster
- Waterproof, removable, interior LED light (can be used as a flashlight or lantern)
- Dual grip drain with interior tether
- Freezer grade gasket
- Stainless steel bottle opener
- Gear Grabber bungee system for exterior storage
- Shoulder strap/grab handle
- Padlock compatible
- Multiple tie-down slots
- Anti-skid foot pads
Design and features
The Titan PRO 25Q Roto cooler provides high performance insulation which keeps ice for days and days. This is due to its one piece construction through rotomolding, or rotational molding which is a process that creates extremely tough and seamless, one piece products. This unibody construction is then injected with thermally resistant, high density urethane foam to create a cooler that can withstand the extremes to maximize ice retention. They take their coolers seriously and have a packing guide with tips and tricks to maximize ice retention.
What really sets this cooler apart from other coolers is the waterproof flashlight and the ice saver thermal barrier. The flashlight has a built in sensor that comes on automatically when you open the lid but you can slide it out and use it as a normal flashlight if needed. Super handy and one of those ideas that you wonder why no one thought of this sooner. It uses 3x AAA batteries that do require a screwdriver to change but keep it waterproof.
The Ice Saver Performance Booster is the blue thermal cover that insulates and reduces ice melt caused by warm air. It also acts as a divider for any items I don’t want directly in the ice.
Assembly, installation, and setup
Assembly really only consists of sliding the strap into the grooves on the side. I like how it is implemented and seems likely to not wear easily while also being super sturdy. The strap is heavy duty and padded very well. There is also a grab handle on top of the strap which is another useful touch.
Performance
The Titan PRO 25Q Roto cooler is a beast. I put 20lbs of ice into the cooler on 26 Jan and there was still ice in it 12 days later on 7 Feb. I left the cooler in my truck to mimic a road trip. When at home I parked in my unheated garage. I had the ice saver pad in place and was only checking it once a day.
It has been cold in Washington so that also added to the longevity but 12 days is an insane time for a cooler to retain ice in any conditions and it still showed below 40 degrees F on the fridge thermometer I had put inside. Their ice guide states that you can get 4 days with 50% ice and 50% food/drink but I think you could easily get longer than that based on my testing.
I couldn’t get a picture on 2 Feb but even though the ice was melting the temperature inside never went above 40 F until after all the ice had completely melted the night of 07 Feb and even then it was still cold enough to chill some wine.
The buckles are super sturdy and easy to use. The bungee straps are convenient for holding a camp chair or beach blanket. There’s even a bottle opener slot with bottle opener included! The drain plug has a tether, so there’s no worry about losing it. I did have a little leak from the drain plug in the first few days but found I just had to snug it up and then there was zero leak after that.
Coolers are pretty simple items, but the Titan PRO 25Q Roto cooler is a stealth fighter jet compared to the Wright brother’s first plane. My old Igloo cooler had served me well but I didn’t realize how good a cooler could be until I tried the Titan PRO 25Q Roto cooler. The 25Q size is perfect for weekends and beach day trips. If you need something bigger there is a 55Q version that even has a dry bin to keep stuff separate. If you need a wheeled version, unfortunately, there isn’t one in the Titan Pro line, but they do offer this collapsible wheeled cooler, which is a good option.
Final thoughts
The Titan Pro 25Q Roto hard cooler far exceeded my expectations and showed me how far cooler technology has come. At $275 it isn’t cheap but you are definitely getting your money’s worth and with how long this cooler retains ice you’ll end up wasting less food due to spoilage. I love the light and all the little features it comes with and am looking forward to taking this on most of my road trips this summer.
What I like about the Titan PRO 25Q Roto Cooler
- Let there be light!
- Retains ice for days and days
What needs to be improved?
- Absolutely nothing
Price: $275.00
Where to buy: Titan Pro website and Amazon
Source: The sample for this review was provided by Arctic Zone. They did not have a final say on the review and did not preview the review before it was published.
