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Post by mandolyn9909 on Jul 10, 2014 19:53:17 GMT
I would love one of these but cant afford it at the moment but think this is just a brilliant idea. Also can't believe how successful some things are on kickstarter. This guy has made 1 million in pledges in about a day! Truly amazing. coolest cooler link at kickstarter
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2014 19:58:06 GMT
I saw that on Facebook yesterday. Honestly I find it kind of ridiculous. I just don't see a need for all of that. A plain old cooler is fine by me. But I know I'm probably in the minority.
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Post by cmpeter on Jul 10, 2014 20:04:07 GMT
I think that is way cool. Almost wish we needed a new cooler.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2014 20:05:00 GMT
That thing looks pretty awesome. But I would not be able to let my kids anywhere near that thing-or it would be trashed in a matter of minutes!
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Post by sisterbdsq on Jul 10, 2014 20:05:17 GMT
I saw that on Facebook yesterday. Honestly I find it kind of ridiculous. I just don't see a need for all of that. A plain old cooler is fine by me. But I know I'm probably in the minority. I think you are. I want one. LOL
It takes care of all your needs when you're partying. We like to party.
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Post by mandolyn9909 on Jul 10, 2014 20:05:25 GMT
I saw that on Facebook yesterday. Honestly I find it kind of ridiculous. I just don't see a need for all of that. A plain old cooler is fine by me. But I know I'm probably in the minority. No you are not alone. My husband agrees with you!
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Post by notime2 on Jul 10, 2014 20:06:12 GMT
I thought it looked awesome! Not sure how much I would use the blender, but if it's there it might get used more. I think we would get the most use out of it right in our backyard. During the summer, it seems we spend most evenings around the fire pit so it would be perfect. Honestly, $165 isn't a terrible price, but no way I would pay the MSRP of $299!
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Post by mandolyn9909 on Jul 10, 2014 20:09:13 GMT
I thought it looked awesome! Not sure how much I would use the blender, but if it's there it might get used more. I think we would get the most use out of it right in our backyard. During the summer, it seems we spend most evenings around the fire pit so it would be perfect. Honestly, $165 isn't a terrible price, but no way I would pay the MSRP of $299! I totally agree. I would honestly have justified it somehow if it was 185 (shipping to canada included). I can't however justify the 185+100 shipping to canada. 300 is a little too much. I am not sure how much we would use the blender either but we do like fruit and yoghurt smoothies, if we could do that for a camping breakfast that would be great!
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Post by peasful1 on Jul 10, 2014 20:10:42 GMT
I would love one of these but cant afford it at the moment but think this is just a brilliant idea. Also can't believe how successful some things are on kickstarter. This guy has made 1 million in pledges in about a day! Truly amazing. coolest cooler link at kickstarter
I backed this!
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Post by Meri-Lyn on Jul 10, 2014 20:15:07 GMT
I think it's awesome! I would totally use one of those. I want!
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Post by hop2 on Jul 10, 2014 20:18:23 GMT
How is all of that powered? Is it solar? The video really didn't say.
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Post by mandolyn9909 on Jul 10, 2014 20:20:45 GMT
How is all of that powered? Is it solar? The video really didn't say. It is battery powered. There are lots of requests for adding solar to it though so I wouldn't be surprised if it gets added. He also updated that they will have different colours because they have beyond surpassed their 50000 goal.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jul 10, 2014 20:24:40 GMT
I think that's pretty awesome. Wish I could afford one.
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Post by elaine on Jul 10, 2014 20:29:34 GMT
How is all of that powered? Is it solar? The video really didn't say. It looks like there is a charging port next to the USB ins. Since the blender is powered by a rechargeable battery, I'm guessing you have to plug it in over night to charge the battery. I'd also be concerned about really how well it would work to both use the blender and then want to charge devices. I think that the blender would drain the battery quickly.
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Post by 1lear on Jul 10, 2014 20:33:24 GMT
Great-I started watching this thinking, OK, might be cool, but I don't need a cooler. Now, I'm thinking I do need a cooler-I need this cooler. It's the cooler that does everything-I'm in!
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Post by keknj on Jul 10, 2014 20:34:02 GMT
I thought it looked cool but HD was all like, that's silly. So I guess we won't be backing him!
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Post by timewarp2 on Jul 10, 2014 20:36:51 GMT
Does it come with potato salad?
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Post by mandolyn9909 on Jul 10, 2014 20:37:01 GMT
How is all of that powered? Is it solar? The video really didn't say. It looks like there is a charging port next to the USB ins. Since the blender is powered by a rechargeable battery, I'm guessing you have to plug it in over night to charge the battery. I'd also be concerned about really how well it would work to both use the blender and then want to charge devices. I think that the blender would drain the battery quickly. It would be really good if the battery was also replaceable. So you could have a backup battery or if the battery died you could replace it. Without the battery it would just be a cooler, and way less cool!!
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Post by anxiousmom on Jul 10, 2014 20:37:04 GMT
I think it is pretty cool. Having dragged a lot of different coolers across the sandy beaches, I can see where most of the inclusions would be very beneficial. One thing I didn't see though? What we rather crassly in my family call a "pee pee" spot to drain the water from the cooler. It may not matter to some, but to me, coolers get too heavy to even haul on wheels when the ice turns to water. With no drainage spot...it becomes a problem. Beyond that though? I like it.
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Post by notime2 on Jul 10, 2014 20:42:25 GMT
I think it is pretty cool. Having dragged a lot of different coolers across the sandy beaches, I can see where most of the inclusions would be very beneficial. One thing I didn't see though? What we rather crassly in my family call a "pee pee" spot to drain the water from the cooler. It may not matter to some, but to me, coolers get too heavy to even haul on wheels when the ice turns to water. With no drainage spot...it becomes a problem. Beyond that though? I like it. He mentioned in the video that, I think, there are two drain holes. That way you can use the divider and only drain one side or the other.
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Post by anxiousmom on Jul 10, 2014 20:44:54 GMT
I think it is pretty cool. Having dragged a lot of different coolers across the sandy beaches, I can see where most of the inclusions would be very beneficial. One thing I didn't see though? What we rather crassly in my family call a "pee pee" spot to drain the water from the cooler. It may not matter to some, but to me, coolers get too heavy to even haul on wheels when the ice turns to water. With no drainage spot...it becomes a problem. Beyond that though? I like it. He mentioned in the video that, I think, there are two drain holes. That way you can use the divider and only drain one side or the other. I must have missed that! I did watch the video and didn't hear-but I really did like the divided sides of the cooler. I am so tired of having to make sure that things are double zip-locked to keep the water out. I bet if this catches on though that igloo (or whoever it is that makes coolers) will at least make a new cooler with some changes.
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Post by woodysbetty on Jul 10, 2014 20:45:25 GMT
Wonder how heavy it is......seems pretty awesome!
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Post by notime2 on Jul 10, 2014 20:52:56 GMT
He mentioned in the video that, I think, there are two drain holes. That way you can use the divider and only drain one side or the other. I must have missed that! I did watch the video and didn't hear-but I really did like the divided sides of the cooler. I am so tired of having to make sure that things are double zip-locked to keep the water out. I bet if this catches on though that igloo (or whoever it is that makes coolers) will at least make a new cooler with some changes. From the Coolest Kickstarter page: The COOLEST has a split lid design so you can get access to ice for the blender without letting too much warm air in. This also lets you keep your cups in the cup holders so you don't have to put everything on the ground just to grab another cold drink. The split lid design and removable divider give you some great packing options. You can keep your cocktail ice separate from your regular ice. Or you could put ice only on one side, pull the drain plug and the other side becomes a totally dry refrigerator, perfect for keeping sandwiches and any other perishable food cool and dry.
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Post by Miss Ang on Jul 10, 2014 20:56:39 GMT
It's one of those things that I would think was cool but walk on by because I just don't have a need for that. 99.9% of the times I use a cooler I do not need a blender, or a plate or cutting board or a knife. I have other ways to charge my phone. I have a flashlight ON my phone. When I use a cooler, I just need something that keeps my stuff cold.
If someone gave one of these coolers to me, I would think it was awesome. While I'm sure I would use a few of those features, it is certainly something I could live without. I would never spend more money on it than I would for any regular old cooler.
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Post by Peal on Jul 10, 2014 20:59:34 GMT
Wonder how heavy it is......seems pretty awesome! That was my first thought as well.
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Post by miss_lizzie on Jul 10, 2014 21:22:29 GMT
I love it! I have a perfectly fine cooler, but if money were no object, I'd buy one!
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Post by workingclassdog on Jul 10, 2014 21:27:22 GMT
I love the idea!! But yeah a little out of my price range...
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Post by perumbula on Jul 10, 2014 21:29:35 GMT
I like everything about it except the blender. With the workings for that on the top it sounds like it would get gummed up with sand or dirt in no time and then your fancy cooler blender is shot.
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Post by eebud on Jul 10, 2014 21:50:24 GMT
I could see where that might be kind of a cool cooler to have. I would need to know a few things........... 1. How long does the battery last especially when using the blender 2. Where do you store the blender when the ice chest is full of drinks and food? 3. What kind of speaker is in it and how loud will the speaker get? 4. How long does it take to fully recharge the battery? 5. Is the battery replaceable and how much is a new battery? 6. How long can I expect one battery to last before needing to be replaced? (How many charges can I get?)
those are my questions for now. LOL
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Post by hop2 on Jul 10, 2014 22:52:21 GMT
I suppose if you all are bringing it to the beach he should include a lojack option. Ya considering the videos of beach thieves lately
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