Well this is going to be a fat review just like these Fatboy coolers we’re about to see. I have to admit that the name and logo alone are enough to get you all excited like a ten year old who’s getting his new toy.
The Fatboy Coolers is another brand that makes roto-molded coolers to compete in a market where only the strongest can make it. With great services and offers, Fatboy coolers are here to be part of the outdoor community as fun and reliable coolers that have nice things to offer regardless of being a novice brand to the monstrous coolers’ industry.
Thus, and with no further due, let’s see what we got here today on this.
Fatboy Ice Chests Compared:
| Coolers | Capacity (Quarts | Dimensions (W x D x H) | Weight (Lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|
 Fatboy 10QT Cooler | • 2.5 gallon capacity • Holds 14 cans • Holds 10 lbs of cubed Ice | • External 16" x 10.5" x 12.25" • Internal 11.5" x 6.5" x 9.25" | 10.5 |
 Fatboy 20QT Cooler | • 5 gallon capacity • Holds 24 cans • Holds 20 lbs of cubed Ice | • External 19.5" x 13" x 15" • Internal 14.5" x 8" x 10" | 14.5 |
 Fatboy 45QT Cooler | • 11.25 gallon capacity • Holds 60 cans • Holds 50 lbs of cubed Ice | • External 26.5" x 16" x 16.5" • Internal 20.5" x 11" x 11.5" | 25 |
 Fatboy 70QT Wheeled Cooler | • 17.50 gallon capacity • Holds 83 cans • Holds 75 lbs of cubed Ice | • External 33.5" x 17.5" x 18" • Internal 27" x 12" x 13.5" | 37 |
 Fatboy 75QT Cooler | • 18.75 gallon capacity • Holds 90 cans • Holds 80 lbs of cubed Ice | • External 33.5" x 17.5" x 18" • Internal 27" x 12" x 13.5" | 36 |
 Fatboy 110QT Cooler | • 27.5 gallon capacity • Holds 130 cans • Holds 100 lbs of cubed Ice | • External 37.5"x 19.5" x 19.5" • Internal 31.5" x 14" x 14" | 50 |
 Fatboy 110QT Wheeled Cooler | • 27.5 gallon capacity • Holds 130 cans • Holds 100 lbs of cubed Ice | • External 37.5" x 19.5" x 19.5" • Internal 31.5" x 14" x 14" | 53 |
Available Sizes & Dimensions
Fatboy Coolers did a really nice job making both hard-sided coolers and soft-sided ones which means that they’re 100% down to make themselves an unshakeable warm spot amongst the pioneering competitors.
To begin with; the Fatboy’s hard sided coolers come in seven different sizes which if you ask me all look great. The available sizes are very versatile and flexible allowing all outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy whatever activity they’re into.
The sizes vary all the way from the personal 10qt and 20qt coolers to the 70 qt Fat-wheeled-boy that’s a great add to the collection, and of course, there’s the Fatboy 110 qt; the family’s big guy.
Fatboy 10QT Cooler
Fatboy 20QT Cooler
Fatboy 45QT Cooler
Fatboy 70QT Wheeled Cooler
Fatboy 75QT Cooler
Fatboy 110QT Cooler
Fatboy 110QT Wheeled Cooler
This line or collection makes a lot of sense in terms of dimensions because each cooler has a little more to offer which simulates an upgrade that’ll allow you longer fun outdoor time with every larger cooler you opt for.
As for the soft-sided coolers, Fatboy offers two different versions; the Fatback Original backpack cooler and the Fatboy Backpack which look nearly the same and can hold the same interior capacity except for a color difference; one is red/black while the other is blue/black.
These two coolers are pretty unique in a way that might not be found elsewhere. It’s true that Fatboy Coolers is sort of a new born to the industry, however; that didn’t stop them from diving all the way in to make something different.
Fatboy Backpack Soft Cooler Kayak and Canoe Floating Dry Bag
Fatboy Backpack Soft Cooler Kayak and Canoe (Cardinal Red)
The Fatboy Backpack Coolers are heavy duty travel coolers that can be easily, safely and practically used all the time, anywhere and by anyone.These backpack coolers are meant to offer easy access to your items along with complete protection against natural and harsh circumstances that an outdoor person might have to go through.
Design & Build Quality
Now I need to get this off my chest; seeing the white version of the Fatboy’s hard sided coolers for the first time I thought it was a Yeti; the resemblance is just ridiculous. That being said; Fatboy Coolers come in a variety of colors that are guaranteed to have what a lot of you might be looking for.
Speaking durability and toughness; these Fatboys are darn solid; you can run them over, drug them around, or even throw them off a moving vehicle and they would still be intact. The roto-molding build quality proved to be very rigid and worth every penny spent on it; thus, you’re most likely going to end up with a cooler that’ll last a life time.
The design as a whole here is what you’d call classic and neat; getting any of these Fatboys means that you’re getting an item that can’t be outdated easily. Also, the featured details add up greatly to these coolers’ functionality and versatility which we’ll see next.
The Fatboy Fatpack soft coolers are as good as well; they’re made of 600 denier waterproof TPU outer shell and PEVA waterproof inner liner that provide a dual waterproof barrier.
Not only that; the rugged EVA reinforced bottom elevates the levels of durability here making them a great option for extreme sports and outdoor activities.
Now listen to this; these Fatboy backpack coolers can actually float thanks to their waterproof build and design, and if I’m right; this should be every water enthusiast’s backpack cooler dream.
Consequently; the soft version of Fatboy’s coolers can be taken anywhere and whatever you put in them will be safe and protected under any circumstances including your phone or camera.
Ice Retention & Insulation Ability
Following some basic tips related to ice and food storing in any cooler will lead to a better retention and insulation. However, what’s good about roto-molded coolers is that they are built to excel at this without having to try so hard. Thus, this Fatboy Coolers collection is just as good as some of your favorite global brands at keeping ice and drinks fresh inside.
First things first though, large coolers tend to have a prolonged ice retention periods compared to smaller ones. That being said, the Fatboy 20qt can hold ice up to 6 days with it being exposed to sun and opened multiple times during the day to check on the ice. It’s actually great for a little personal cooler to be able to that.
Now you can guess for how long the Fatboy 110qt can keep going. This bad boy can maintain a lot of ice up to 10 days or more in all different conditions. It’s certain that there’ll be ice melting and water action at the bottom of your cooler; you just have to drain it every now and then when necessary.
All of this is thanks to the 2 inches of exclusive polyurethane Cryo-Foam insulation that’s known and guaranteed to provide superior ice retention. Now our advice is to pre-chill the cooler if possible, keep it away for the sun as much as possible and open it only when necessary to make your ice last longer.
The same thing can be said about Fatboy’s soft coolers; they’re pretty compact with ½-inch BlubberTM insulating layer that keeps the Fatpack’s innards safe, cool and dry” for a nice picnic or a short road trip.
A soft cooler is not expected to keep anything inside for longer than a day anyway; it’s meant for quick and short excursions, picnics, or even water rafting; you just have to reload your backpack every now and then whenever possible.
Features
As previously mentioned on this Fatboy cooler review; the first thing we happened to notice and agree upon is how similar these Fatboys are to Yeti’s classic white coolers which is not bad at all; almost all roto-molded coolers end up with the same shape and design (more or less).
- Now these Fatboys come with nice and durable rubbery T-rex latches to support a perfectly sealed lid that you can use as an extra chair. These latches are here so that the lid never comes opened while driving or transporting the cooler unless you undo them manually.
- Also, the lid is featured with an industrial grade gasket that’ll prevent both; hot air from getting into the cooler and cold air from getting out. It’s thick and it completely respects the universal standards of a quality gasket.
- However, sometimes you need to reopen the lid after you’ve just closed it to grab something you forgot about and the lid would be dead sealed, no worries; Fatboy Coolers are featured with a vacuum release button so that you can reopen the lid all easily. This button comes handy when draining the cooler as well making it less messy and splashy.
- To wrap up this lid talk; this latter is featured with a molded rule for fishing and hunting enthusiasts who like to keep track of their progress; which brings me to mention how versatile these Fatboys Coolers are.
- On the corners of these coolers you’ll find both; stainless steel bottle openers and lock holes. The bottle openers come super handy anywhere you go and the holes are standard so you can use any available lock you have to make your cooler the nearest thing to a bear-resistant cooler.
- Next, the handles here are something; they’re removable so that you can replace them or do without them and they’re made of Polyethylene for maximum rigidity and durability.
- The bottom feet are made of rubber and they’re anti-skid for stability and safety; once you put the cooler in place, there’s nothing moving it away which is always good for trucks and boats.
- Before we end this part of the review, it’s only logical to remind you that the Fatboy 70qt is featured with heavy duty wheels in case you’re looking for a cooler that you can drag around instead of carrying. A cooler like this can save you a lot of effort especially when it’s fully loaded.
- The handles on the Fatboy 70qt are exactly the same as the rest of the collection which might be a little short in this case; you’ll have to bend a little instead of walking straight while dragging the cooler which we hope won’t be a fun killer.
- Last but not least, the draining hole on these coolers is large enough for fast draining without worrying about losing the plus; it’s tethered to the cooler by a stainless steel chain that’s going to last a life time.
Who is it for?
In this analysis, Fatboy Coolers proved to be a great line with their sizes, color options, and neat details. All of that together is what makes any cooler a versatile one that you can find in the back seat or trunk of anyone at all; starting with a worker who needs a fresh drink/lunch at his work space, all the way to a fisherman in the middle of a lake or river.
The available sizes here and the ice retention ability are a killer and that’s what makes a cooler a great one; the fact that it can serve different people in different environments.
Speaking of which, the Fatboy Fatpack soft coolers are also capable of getting themselves a hell of an audience here. Water enthusiast are going to love a spacious, durable, water proof and well padded backpack to save their snacks and personal items from getting wet or damaged while still be comfortable and free to move anyhow they like.
Thus, we can’t really exclude the use of these Fatboys to a group of people but not the other. They’re everyone’s to enjoy.
Fatboy Vs. Yeti: Which Is Better?
Now this is a never ending debate where Yeti is always the model that many of you out there might end up comparing their cooler to. Well, you really don’t have to if you want our opinion.
Fatboy Coolers and many other brands managed to make quality roto-molded coolers that can do exactly what Yeti or any other leading brand do with just a little difference in terms of maybe details and sometimes ice retention ability.
In our case, Fatboy Coolers look great, they come in a variety of colors, they’ve got great insulation and they’re here to make a remaining spot for themselves. However, there is a clear gap between Yeti and Fatboy when it comes to pricing which is always the case with Yeti. To be fair though, this latter is an American certified bear-resistant brand while Fatboy Coolers is not.
As for ice retention, we can confirm that Fatboy Coolers and Yeti deliver approximately the same performance keeping ice inside almost for the same amount of time except that Yeti was a little ahead when things got real.
Let’s not forget that Yeti uses 3 inches of commercial grade foam for their impeccable insulation while Fatboy Coolers only got 2 inches.
Compare To: YETI Tundra 45 Cooler
- The YETI Tundra 45 combines versatility with durability with a capacity of up to 26 cans with a recommended 2:1 ice-to-contents ratio
- Ice stays ice thanks to up to 3 inches of PermaFrost Insulation and an extra thick FatWall design is certified Bear-Resistant
Fatboy Coolers – Bottom Line
Getting to the end of this Fatboy Coolers review, it’s you who has to make the call now and pick one of your coolers if what you’re looking for is a good looking cooler that can save you some dough and still perfectly do everything that’s expected from them.
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- External Dim: 16"W x 10.5"D x 12.25"H
- Internal Dim: 11.5"W x 6.5"D x 9.25"H
- External Dim: 21"W x 13.5"D x 14.5" H
- Internal Dim: 14.25"W x 8"D x 9.5"D
- External Dim: 16" Diameter on Top, 14" Diameter on Bottom x 17"H
- Internal Dim: 11" Diameter on Top, 9" Diameter on Bottom x 13"H
