Orion 25 Cooler

If Active Junky’s experience is any indicator, smaller coolers usually get the short end of the icicle in chilling power and features.  Not so with Orion’s rotomolded shells, offered in sizes to fit every rough and rugged scenario.  Testers put this one into the mix, with and without pre-cooling – or even putting ice packs inside with food and beverages. Wrapped in insulation varying between 2” and 2.75,” there’s no reason not to take 25 quarts of Arctification (another new tester word) anywhere.  At over 20lbs. there’s no fear of tipping in the wind or succumbing wave trains, making Orion 25 a bulwark of beach sessions, paddling trips and corn hole confrontations. Six tie-downs suit SUP fishing and touring requirements with YakAttack gear tracks to hold optional accessories.  Testers never doubted the cam latches while four bottle openers defied logic but delighted outdoor companions.  Tote it.  Strap it.  Sit it.  Depend on it for a lifetime of spontaneous stargazing sessions and well-conceived float trips.