Esky

[crumpet_avenger]

Apon returning home yesterday from a successful whiting and pinkie trip, i found my esky lid had a massive crack and subsequently a hole in it. Its an old school esky with the handle built in the lid.
Had it for 21 years as I got it as an 18th bday pressie.

Just wondering what peoples preffered esky styles were. I had a look through bcf this morning and was underwhelmed by the choices. Big bulky things with bugger all storage. Flimsy fold out handles...
I want something that can hold a slab for the Aussie day bbq. Also want it to hold ice for more than a day as most of my trips are overnighters.

I use my esky all the time and for 21 years I took it for granted. It was light and a perfect shape to fit 3 rows of cans and stacked 2 high for parties. Bug enough to fit decent 2kg pinkies.

Any recommendations??

[Trumpeter]

I have one of these generic poly eskies approx. 60l capacity, it would be about 8-9 years old now and still like new. Keeps ice up to a few days if shaded. The handles are strong, good SS latches, moulded hinges and makes a sturdy seat but it's really heavy, you need two to carry if full of ice, fish and beers etc. I want to try one of those insulated fish bags which will be a lot easier to handle on the boat.

[SteveoTheTiger]

I have two that i use depending on the situation.

One is a 33lt Dometic which is square and tall, perfect as a 3rd seat on the boat and also for when i go camping solo.



The other is a 60lt from Bunnings, which i use for longer trips away with the missus in the caravan and for other random events where i need a lot of ice and drinks (BBQs, work golf day etc).


Neither of them are 21 years old, but the are both about 5 years and show no sign breaking down any time soon. I was worried about the steel latches on the Bunnings special rusting, but have not had any problems. They both hold ice for 3 or 4 days easily. And they are both stored outside under the pergola when not in use.
Neither of them are what you would call light for their size.

[Kimtown]

Love my techni ice, but expensive and doesn’t really fit your requirements as they are bulky af

[happyfriggincamper]

I recently got a dometic cool ice box (43L) and very happy with its build and performance.

[e.welch]

Apon returning home yesterday from a successful whiting and pinkie trip, i found my esky lid had a massive crack and subsequently a hole in it. Its an old school esky with the handle built in the lid.
Had it for 21 years as I got it as an 18th bday pressie.

Just wondering what peoples preffered esky styles were. I had a look through bcf this morning and was underwhelmed by the choices. Big bulky things with bugger all storage. Flimsy fold out handles...
I want something that can hold a slab for the Aussie day bbq. Also want it to hold ice for more than a day as most of my trips are overnighters.

I use my esky all the time and for 21 years I took it for granted. It was light and a perfect shape to fit 3 rows of cans and stacked 2 high for parties. Bug enough to fit decent 2kg pinkies.

Any recommendations??

How did you go on the fish mate? How many it must’ve been a few to break the handle on your esky lol

[crumpet_avenger]

Apon returning home yesterday from a successful whiting and pinkie trip, i found my esky lid had a massive crack and subsequently a hole in it. Its an old school esky with the handle built in the lid.
Had it for 21 years as I got it as an 18th bday pressie.

Just wondering what peoples preffered esky styles were. I had a look through bcf this morning and was underwhelmed by the choices. Big bulky things with bugger all storage. Flimsy fold out handles...
I want something that can hold a slab for the Aussie day bbq. Also want it to hold ice for more than a day as most of my trips are overnighters.

I use my esky all the time and for 21 years I took it for granted. It was light and a perfect shape to fit 3 rows of cans and stacked 2 high for parties. Bug enough to fit decent 2kg pinkies.

Any recommendations??

How did you go on the fish mate? How many it must’ve been a few to break the handle on your esky lol

We did well. All the whiting were between 35 and 49 cm
Pinkies were all 30 to 42 cm.
Wasn't the weight that broke the handle. Think it was just brittle with old age...

Look forward to your charter report

[rb85]

I use a chiller bag for fish
A cooler bag for frothies

[cobby]

Check out the esky arctic pros at the green shed. There's a 50L that would fit most of your requirements. And is considerably cheaper than something like a Yeti for similar 24 hour performance

[e.welch]

Apon returning home yesterday from a successful whiting and pinkie trip, i found my esky lid had a massive crack and subsequently a hole in it. Its an old school esky with the handle built in the lid.
Had it for 21 years as I got it as an 18th bday pressie.

Just wondering what peoples preffered esky styles were. I had a look through bcf this morning and was underwhelmed by the choices. Big bulky things with bugger all storage. Flimsy fold out handles...
I want something that can hold a slab for the Aussie day bbq. Also want it to hold ice for more than a day as most of my trips are overnighters.

I use my esky all the time and for 21 years I took it for granted. It was light and a perfect shape to fit 3 rows of cans and stacked 2 high for parties. Bug enough to fit decent 2kg pinkies.

Any recommendations??

How did you go on the fish mate? How many it must’ve been a few to break the handle on your esky lol

We did well. All the whiting were between 35 and 49 cm
Pinkies were all 30 to 42 cm.
Wasn't the weight that broke the handle. Think it was just brittle with old age...

Look forward to your charter report

Thanks man but the swells looking bad bro