Coho Coolers Review

CohoOutdoors is a relatively young face in the industry of ice coolers. However, that didn’t stop it challenging some of the bigger brands. Despite its young age, Coho has established a firm foundation in the upcoming side of the industry with a humble variety and a formidable strength.

Nonetheless, it takes quite some time to convince anyone to invest in a new name because it often lacks a reputation. So, in order to help bridge this Grey area, we are going to dedicate this entire article to a proper Coho cooler review.

Consequently, the following in-depth analysis will discuss the variety aspect, the quality / design and the prominent features of Coho coolers. So, without any further adue, let’s get right into it.

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Coho Coolers Compared

	Coho RealCold™ Soft Ice Bag	Coho Extreme™ 55 Hard Cooler
Type	Soft-Sided	Hard-Sided
Dimensions	• External 14-3/8″ x 12" x 15" • Internal 13 1/10″ x 10 4/5″ x 13 4/5″	• External 15 7/8″ x 17 1/4″ x 27 5/8″ • Internal 12 3/8″ x 12 3/4″ x 22 1/2″
Capacity	NA	55 Qt
Weight	.7 lbs	25.4 lbs

Available Sizes & Dimensions

Variety is undeniably critical for upcoming brands since it is the one factor that defines a target audience.

Accordingly, we can’t really argue that Coho sits on a formidable selection. However, we can definitely support its ambition to invest in both hard and soft-sided coolers from the get go.

Coho RealCold™ Soft Ice Bag

On the softer end of the spectrum, Coho presents another individual product and the focus here is on the RealCold™ Soft Ice Bag. Now, we were definitely expecting to see a little more variety in the soft-sided department but we were slightly disappointed to see a single cooler.

Nonetheless, we are not here to judge the brand’s production choices as much as to judge the products themselves. Hence, the RealCold soft ice bag is a little wonder of its own since it measures an interesting 14-3/8″×12″×15″.

The reason why we described it as such is because new brands generally opt for smaller cooler in the early stages in order to avoid any high expectations. Therefore, it was definitely a pleasant surprise to see a rather larger soft-sided cooler on display.

Accordingly, the cooler at hand is going to make a formidable fit for riverside fishing, camping and picnics in terms of size. Indeed, the Coho soft cooler at hand is large enough to handle a significant number of cans, snacks and ice and that is often synonymous with longer ice retention periods.

Our Recommended Alternative: Yeti Hopper Flip Portable Cooler

Coho Extreme™ 55 Hard Cooler

When it comes to hard shelled coolers, Coho decided to stick to a standard 55Qt cooler and that’s a great point to start from.

Truly, the cooler in question is developed cleverly to cater for a variety of preferences and needs, including anglers, hunters and wilderness lovers in general.

Consequently, the cooler at hand measures 15 7/8″ x 17 1/4″ x 27 5/8″, and it’s capable of handling a lot of fish, drinks or standard camping provision. However, it is important to note that it initially weighs 25 pounds and it can only get heavier.

Thus, without wheels, you are advised to plan your journey before you bite more than you can chew.

 

Our Recommended Alternative: Lifetime 55 QT Performance Cooler

Design & Build Quality

In terms of design, the Coho selection is noted by a sense of belonging since the brand doesn’t try to stand out by any means. Hence, both the soft and hard sided coolers are very uniform with the norms of the industry and they tend to respect the structural integrity of most prominent brands out there.

Accordingly, both Coho coolers adopt the popular design technologies that aim at improving performance and extending longevity such as raising the hard cooler slightly above ground level to keep some distance from the hot pavement and making the soft cooler’s edges rounder to fortify the liner’s structure and prevent easy damage.

As for quality, the brand at hand is still within testing grounds and we haven’t had enough time to actually test it for extended periods. However, from our initial remarks, we could deduce the invaluable effect of the thoughtful craftsmanship, the dense / thick walls on both hard and soft sided products as well as the detailed precision on smaller functional parts.

Ice Retention & Insulation Ability

Ice retention is a critical aspect to say the least because it is often the main motive behind our purchase. Accordingly, based on our controlled tests, we concluded that Coho coolers are pretty decent considering their price range and build quality.

Now, obviously, you don’t want to hear ‘decent’ when talking about performance because it doesn’t mean much per say. Hence, to put it simply, the soft sided Coho cooler managed to attain between 24 and 36 hours in varied temperatures while the hard sided Coho pushed through 4 days on regular.

Consequently, the brand at hand might not be Yeti but the dense 30mm liner on the soft version and the thick ExtremeCold insulation on the hard cooler seem to work decently and that’s the best we can say about this brand.

Features

Features are less significant than performance but significant nevertheless. Hence, the following segment will take into charge listing and detailing some of the brand’s most prominent features on both soft and hard sided products.

Hard-Sided

• Lock ports on both from ends of the cooler
• A bottle opener on the left side lip of the lid
• A measuring ruler on the top of the lid for anglers
• ThickWall™ Design built with ThickWall™ extra thick and rugged construction
• ExtremeCold™ Insulation with pressure-injected heavy polyurethane foam in the walls
• PressMold™ Construction which makes the Extreme 55 almost indestructible
• TightLock™ & Beefy™ Lid Latches made with patented technology so you’ll never see another busted latch.
• TightLock™ LID System which creates a form-fitting barrier against the heat.
• BigGrip™ Handles so you can man handle your Extreme 55
• SuperLock™ GASKETS which fits extra snug keeping all the goodies ice cold
• Swirlout™ DRAIN SYSTEM that empties all the water out quick

Soft-Sided

• Clip-lock padded Shoulder strap
• Short handles for easier transportation
• Side handles for more control
• An accessories pocket on the back and a cargo pocket on the front
• Leakproof zippers
• Thick & dense liner

Coho Vs. Yeti: Which Is Better?

It is a tradition on our website to compare the newer brands to a milestone such as Yeti. However, it is going to be extremely difficult to pull this one through since they are simply too different.

Thus, in brief, Coho is a highly limited brand with decent performing coolers on both ends while Yeti is a conglomerate with enough coolers in one individual series to drown Coho entirely.

Also, Yeti coolers are definitely tougher and are consistently more reliable. Nonetheless, Yeti coolers are also double or triple the price of Coho coolers and that’s something to keep in mind.

Compare To:

Yeti Hopper Flip Portable Cooler

Yeti 65 QT Cooler

COHO Coolers – Bottom Line

To wrap up our Coho cooler analysis, we must bring about the most prominent aspect of the brand. Hence, Coho is a highly affordable option that provides a satisfying performance and reliable products.

If there is anything that we’d like to highlight before we wrap up this Coho cooler review, it would be the brand’s dedication to mirroring premium quality products for a significantly low cost.

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