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Igloo BMX 52 Quart Ice Chest Cooler with Cool Riser Technology, Rugged Blue
$174.99 reg $259.99
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The cooler has received mixed reviews. Guests appreciate its durability, design, and ability to keep items cold for extended periods. However, there are concerns about the hardware, such as hinges and drain plugs, which some guests found to be poorly designed. The cooler is praised for its size, ice retention, and overall build quality, making it suitable for camping and long trips.
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4.3 out of 5 stars with 336 reviews
2 out of 5 stars
5 July, 2024
originally posted on igloocoolers.com
Flawed Drain Plug Design/Expensive/Doesn't Live Up
Used our cooler maybe twice and the drain plug slipped out. Tried to re-install it but the plug just spins inside the hole which makes it almost impossible to tighten without specific tools. Did get it back in only then it re-loosened again the plastic nut was lost. Very poor design for an expensive cooler that claims to be rugged and bear proof. Didn't even get one summer's use out of this cooler. Very dissapointing that we even have to try and find replacement parts for something like a cooler which normally you just buy and use for the next 20 yrs without thought.
5 out of 5 stars
13 December, 2023
originally posted on igloocoolers.com
solid
i had this same cooler till it fell from a bluff , so i had to buy another
5 out of 5 stars
8 December, 2023
originally posted on igloocoolers.com
BMX Coolers are great
i have both the 25 qt and the 52 Qt BMX caolers. Their rotomold design allows you upgrade them to the performance level of the much more expensive yeti and Rtic brand coolers. Common to both of those manufacturers , the BMX coolers incorporate a molded lip along the edge on the underside of the lid ,which when closed, fits into a channel that runs along the top of the cooler walls.By adding adhesive backed 1/4 inch rubber weatherstrip "D" ( Inserted into the channel) you increase the ice retention to match that of the Yeti and RTIC product, as that rubber weather stripping is really the only functional element that distinguishes the 3 brands.
2 out of 5 stars
26 November, 2023
originally posted on igloocoolers.com
Poor construction, good materials
Cooler stays cold but the screws holding the hinges backed out and the lid failed. Also, the rubber latch receptacles attached to the body of the cooler tend to lift out of their brackets also causing lid failure. Terrible design actually, but the walls and lid appear to be constructed of materials and functional. BUT, the hardware keeping it all together needs serious improvements.
4 out of 5 stars
9 November, 2023
originally posted on igloocoolers.com
A little heavy
It is definitely the best cooler I have owned. The only downside is it is a little heavy.
3 out of 5 stars
12 October, 2023
originally posted on igloocoolers.com
Just meh so far
Haven't used it yet. Looks fine. Shipping was abysmal and having to use the Shop app to track Shipping was bizarre.
5 out of 5 stars
10 October, 2023
originally posted on igloocoolers.com
Solid cooler
Seems to be well made. Have yet to try it out but looks to meet our needs.
1 out of 5 stars
2 October, 2023
originally posted on igloocoolers.com
Not a durable cooler. Hinge failed too soon.
The cooler is about a year old and only gets used occasionally. The screws for the hinge stripped from the lid. It's a very poor design with only a thin layer of plastic contacting the screws. It's also not a 5 day cooler as advertised in the warm weather of SC.
5 out of 5 stars
28 September, 2023
originally posted on igloocoolers.com
Licensed Paramedic
It's wonderful! Keeps ice for 4 days in Texas 100 degree days and in the back of my truck!!!
5 out of 5 stars
17 September, 2023
originally posted on igloocoolers.com
An Absolute Must to have
Fantastic cooler it keeps the frozen things frozen for an 8 hour car trip, love the cooler!
5 out of 5 stars
10 September, 2023
originally posted on igloocoolers.com
Love this cooler.
Great cooler. Stays cold as advertised. Perfect for long trips and camping. It is well built.
1 out of 5 stars
10 August, 2023
originally posted on igloocoolers.com
Not worth the money at all.
This is the first time I've left a bad review on a product. I was skeptical of buying this product because of all the bad reviews about the ice retention not lasting but I decided to take the chance since I saw some good reviews. I now regret that choice all the bad reviews are correct the ice retention for this cooler is the worst I've seen, the cooler should not be priced at that price, when the ice retention can't even last a day when it says up to 5 days!?!?!? I took the cooler into the mountains for ONE day hike and when I came back to my car the ice was practically all gone and my car was shaded the whole time! Don't buy.
3 out of 5 stars
4 August, 2023
originally posted on igloocoolers.com
1.5 DAYS ICE
The cooler is light weight, and the price is good compared to the big expensive brand names. It only keeps ice for a day and a half. I was hoping I could fill it once Saturday AM for the weekend at the beach, but no way it makes it till the end of the day Sunday. But for the cost, it is good.
3 out of 5 stars
31 July, 2023
originally posted on igloocoolers.com
Decent cooler and pretty sturdy
Overall this is a pretty great cooler. The issue I am having is the screw off drain plug. Every time I try to unscrew it drain it, I have to remove the entire plug and then reattach it once its empty. I don't know if its a design flaw but it is impossible to just remove that cap even when its not on the cooler. I am well past the 30 day return policy so I am guessing that I am stuck with this and just have to manage it. Other than that it is a pretty heavy duty cooler and it looks great.
5 out of 5 stars
17 July, 2023
originally posted on igloocoolers.com
Love it so much, I bought all 3 sizes of the BMX
Great Cooler, I already have the 25QT and was VERY happy that this cooler outlast all my other cooler. Ice stays 3 days longer than my other brand. Well built
5 out of 5 stars
17 July, 2023
originally posted on igloocoolers.com
Nice fishing / camping cooler - good investment!
Very nice cooler I got for the holiday price tag! If you're more keen on fishing, this has 2 rulers on the cover of the cooler for ease of measuring. Seals really tight with the black rubber straps keeping it in check. I am concerned about wear and tear, but I think there is a 3 year warranty on this bad boy. So please, do purchase this set! I think it is better than the regular coolers. I will be buying the largest version of this as well since we like the mid-size so much.
5 out of 5 stars
13 July, 2023
originally posted on igloocoolers.com
Nice camping cooler
Very happy with this cooler. I wish we had something with wheels but they were all too bulky. This thing hold ice like a champ and the bright yellow gets looks everywhere we go.
5 out of 5 stars
11 July, 2023
originally posted on igloocoolers.com
Perfect Fit for or Space
This cooler is deceptively big. We have a smaller car (Toyota Camry) and we needed something that could hold a weekend's worth of drinks but still fit in our trunk with room for bags. This cooler fit the bill perfectly. Fits in the trunk well and plenty of space for a couple of suitcases. It holds the ice extremely well in the Kansas 90 degree heat in the trunk too!
3 out of 5 stars
10 July, 2023
originally posted on igloocoolers.com
Nice China made cooler BMX52
Haven’t tried it yet but was disappointed when I saw on the box country of origin was China all my other Igloo cooler’s are made in USA
3 out of 5 stars
5 July, 2023
originally posted on igloocoolers.com
Good cooler, not as cool as expected
The cooler looks nice. We liked the handles, and also the locks, to prevent critters and leaks. But it did not seem to keep ice like it stated. We were in the woods. No direct sunlight, the cooler was under an easy up as well. It was not blistering hot either, and we still had to buy ice daily. Otherwise good cooler