Coolers/Refrigerators

[arizonatruck]

I would like to be able to have some perishables like eggs from time to time without having to go to the store or if I take game (legally of course) up to small species of deer.  What would be good for these.  I typically try to eat only what I use, but sometimes I want to stay out of the city or not have to go to the store.  Plus bulk canned food can be heavy at times.

 

[highdesertranger]

12v coolers suck large amounts of power and only cool 40 degrees below ambient.  they are cheap.  the better 12v refers use very little power can be used as a freezer.  they are pricey.  you are going to need a couple of big ones to hold a deer.  as far as eggs if you buy unwashed they will keep fairly well unrefrigerated.  highdesertranger

 

[wrcsixeight]

+1<br><br> Thermoelectric coolers are a waste of money and battery power in 95% of applications.<br><br>12v compressor fridges are the way to go, but not cheap and still need 18 to 40 amp hours of replenishment per day for small ones in the 2 cubic foot range. &nbsp;<br><br><br>

 

[Willy]

&nbsp;Solar with a 12v compressor cooler is the way to go. If you get the 'chest' style it can be used as a deep freeze unit and you can make ice to throw into a regular (well insulated) cooler for keeping stuff that merely has to be chilled. ..Willy.

 

[wagoneer]

I just spent 300 bucks on a yeti tundra 45qt ( bear proof) YOW ebay windfall covers it but that better be a great cooler.