Igloo BMX 52 Quart Cooler with Cool Riser Technology, Fish Ruler, and Tie-Down Points

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the bigger option is the 52 Quart Cooler, weighing in at 16.34 pounds and measuring 26.2 in. x 16.42 in. x 16.06 in. on the outside and 20.75 in. x 12.75 in. x 12 in. on the inside. Igloo appears to be going through a bit of a facelift among its cooler lineups. As you can see from the many Igloo Coolers that we have reviewed in the past, their lineup is enormous. It can be hard to keep up with all of the products and the oftentimes subtle tweaks that they made to them each year.

Price is another big consideration when shopping for a new ice chest. Traditionally, Igloo has competed in the budget and mid-range categories. They strived to strike a nice balance between performance and costs. And overall, they are quite good at that. The fact that they are one of the most popular cooler brands to ever exist is good evidence of that! Externally, the BMX 52 measures 26″ (length) and approximately 16″ in both depth and height. So although it’s shorter in length than the BMX 72, it’s only an inch shorter in height and width. However, for the BMX series, Igloo decided to go with heavy-duty blow-molded construction, a cheaper, and significantly more lightweight alternative. The UV inhibitors that we mentioned earlier just make it that much easier for your drinks to stay ice cold and your meats for barbeques to avoid going bad.From a performance standpoint, Yeti has a slight advantage. While the Igloo BMX Cooler is no slouch, the excellent build quality and strong warranty of a Yeti are hard to match. These coolers are small enough so that you can carry them on your own, cheap enough for you to save money for other things that you want to do at your get-togethers, and useful for tailgating, camping, birthday parties, and other occasions. That being said, the Igloo BMX series will be more expensive than most other Igloo coolers in the same size range. But this is to be expected considering that you are getting superior build quality, features, durability, and ice retention.

The molded base is made of Cooler Rise Technology so that the base is elevated and stays off of hot surfaces, whether it’s concrete roads or large boulders that have been heated up on a cloudless, sunny day.Some of the features that are a little more unique include a fish scale on the lid of the cooler and what Igloo calls their “blow-molded” construction. We suspect that this is just a fancy name for roto molding but we must admit that the name did catch our attention. For the 2 larger Igloo BMX Ice Chest sizes (52QT and 72QT), replace the overhead carrying handle with gripped swing-up handles that have reinforced stainless steel. We typically recommend that these larger coolers be carried by 2 people (particularly if they are filled up with items). With four tie-down points and a molded fish measuring ruler, as well as class-leading performance and durable construction, the Igloo BMX 25 cool box is a great compact solution for angling and fishing trips. Igloo BMX 25 Heavy Duty Cool Box Features

Despite being less than a year in the ice chest, Igloo’s BMX has proven worthy enough for a comparison to the biggest name in the field: Yeti. To find out, we put these ice chests through our ice retention tests. The way these are set up is that we fill the cooler up approximately halfway to the top with ice, leave them in an outdoor setting, and occasionally open the cooler up. Opening the cooler up from time to time better emulates real-life usage of the cooler. One thing to decide when you’re going for a larger-capacity cooler, though, is portability. As convenient as the space is, coolers will get much heavier when they’re loaded down. If you want a cooler that’s easier to carry around, consider one like the Arctic Zone Titan Deep Freeze Zipperless Cooler. It still provides space for up to 30 cans but keeps things lightweight with a canvas design.But the Igloo BMX Cooler ramps up the styling. For a cooler that is intended to hang with the toughest brands on the market, it needs a tough look to match. This brand has some way to go before it catches up to RTIC, which has a warranty of seven years, and those that have a warranty that lasts a lifetime, which includes Cordova, Otterbox, Siberian, Monoprice and Pelican. However, the BMX series is still new to the game, and given its current performance level, that shouldn’t be hard to do.

The Igloo BMX 52 qt cooler has a capacity of 83 cans of 12 ounces. Since the cooler has a horizontal length, you must lay down the wine bottle. The capacity of the wine bottle varies from 3 to 4 bottles. Ice Retention Lastly, we really liked that Igloo has upgraded the cabinet design. They have become better now with options to divide the space into multiple sections.And do not forget the threaded drain plug that will help you empty the water from the ice at the end of the trip. This drain plug is garden hose compatible also. Igloo BMX 52 Quart Cooler Performance Capacity Regarding the build, Igloo claims they came up with an enhanced rugged body with sturdy construction and some exciting yet new features. update* We have been made aware of some other Igloo BMX Cooler color choices available including Green/Orange, Sandstone/Red, and Carbon. We have updated our rating for this metric accordingly. Igloo BMX Cooler PriceHowever, in the case of the BMX cooler, Igloo did a lot to ensure that the cooler will be able to blow off anything that nature throws at it. All in all, this works whether you’re having a party at your friend’s house to watch the big game or you’re going camping with your family for an extended weekend. Just don't expect that you'll get 10-day ice retention like in some other, rotomolded coolers. That won't be possible with this one. Now we will discuss some of the other features that aren’t directly tied to toughness. Another clever feature that many Igloo Coolers use is what they call their “Cooler Riser Technology”. This registered feature that Igloo has entails putting legs on the underside of the cooler which literally “lifts” the cooler off of the ground. By doing this, you will enjoy a boost to ice life since there is less surface area for heat to travel through. The Igloo BMX series takes it up another notch by designing these risers to have aggressive grips similar to what you would see on some off-road tires. This is a smart move because the cooler may be more prone to slide around without having good grips on these risers. At the time of this writing, Igloo has 3 different models of their BMX Ice Chest to choose from: The BMX 25QT, BMX 52QT, and BMX 72QT. These sizes hit the normal optimal size ranges that we see most people request.