Coleman Xtreme 66 Litre Cooler Box – Blue
Product Description
The Coleman Xtreme is a large-format passive cooler built around injected polyurethane foam insulation. At 66 litres, it offers a practical volume for holding chilled food and drink over extended...
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue
- Dimensions
- 790(H) x 410(W) x 440(D)mm
- Material
- Polyurethane
- Weight
- 8.9kg
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Product Description
The Coleman Xtreme is a large-format passive cooler built around injected polyurethane foam insulation. At 66 litres, it offers a practical volume for holding chilled food and drink over extended periods without mechanical refrigeration. The blue finish makes it straightforward to identify in busy multi-cooler setups, and the design is built around durability and ease of use in outdoor or temporary service environments.
In real-world catering use, passive coolers of this type are most effective when pre-cooled before loading and used with sufficient ice or ice packs. Under typical conditions, the Xtreme's insulation is rated to hold temperature for up to five days, which makes it practical for multi-day outdoor events, festivals, and catering operations without access to mains refrigeration. Recovery — in the sense of maintaining temperature after repeated lid openings — depends heavily on ambient conditions, so operators working in hot outdoor environments should factor that into planning.
Practical features that matter in operational use include:
- Injected polyurethane foam insulation across slim-profile walls, maximising internal volume relative to external footprint
- Lid rated to support up to 113kg, usable as a work surface or seat in field setups
- Four recessed cup holders integrated into the lid
- Rust-resistant drain channel allowing liquid to be emptied without tilting the unit
- Fold-flat side handles for easier transport and storage between events
At 8.9kg empty, this cooler is manageable for two-person lifts when loaded. The external footprint makes it suitable for van transport and field deployment, though operators running high-volume cold-holding at large events should assess whether multiple units or a mechanical refrigeration option would be more appropriate for their throughput.
This cooler suits outdoor caterers, event operators, and mobile food businesses that need reliable short-to-medium-term cold-holding without access to mains power. It is not a substitute for compliant refrigerated storage where food safety regulations require controlled, monitored temperatures. For operations needing greater volume or longer hold times, larger passive coolers or portable electric options may be worth considering.
If you are unsure whether passive cold-holding is appropriate for your event setup or food safety obligations, our team is happy to talk it through with you.
Key Features
- Injected polyurethane foam insulation rated to hold cold for five days
- 66-litre internal capacity with slim-wall construction maximising usable space
- Lid supports up to 113kg, doubling as a work surface or seat
- Rust-resistant drain channel allows liquid emptying without tilting
- Fold-flat side handles allow compact storage and two-person transport
Operational Benefits
- Maintains cold-hold over multi-day events without mains power access
- Slim-profile walls mean more product fits per unit of external footprint
- Sturdy lid provides a stable impromptu surface during outdoor service
- Drain channel speeds clean-down between service periods in the field
- Blue colour aids quick visual identification across multi-cooler event setups
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue
- Dimensions
- 790(H) x 410(W) x 440(D)mm
- Material
- Polyurethane
- Weight
- 8.9kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Passive coolers are not temperature-monitored refrigeration units, so operators need to assess their specific food safety obligations carefully. For short-duration cold-holding of pre-chilled products with adequate ice, they are commonly used in outdoor catering. However, if your operation requires demonstrable temperature control records or extended hold times, a mechanical refrigeration unit is the more appropriate choice. If you are unsure, we would recommend speaking with your local environmental health officer as well as our team.
- As a general guide, passive coolers perform best when the ice-to-contents ratio is at least 2:1 by volume, and when both the cooler and contents are pre-chilled before loading. Limiting how often the lid is opened during service also makes a significant difference, particularly in warm outdoor environments. Performance will vary depending on ambient temperature, so operators working in summer conditions should plan for shorter effective hold times than the maximum rating.
- Many caterers use passive coolers and mechanical refrigeration together — for example, using a cooler for front-of-house drink service while mechanical units handle back-of-house storage. The 66-litre capacity makes it practical as a secondary or supplementary cold-holding solution rather than a primary refrigeration unit. If you are planning a full cold-chain setup for a larger event, it is worth discussing how the two approaches can work together.