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07/5/2012 at 2:21pm
 Location: Wiltshire
 Outfit: Vango Samara 600
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I've just spent £89 on a coolbox!!!

I didn't have £89 to spend on a coolbox in the first place!!  Oh well. I got one of those Icey-Tek ones that are supposed to keep things cool for up to 11 days. After my last trip where my cheapy coolbox couldn't even keep my milk cold overnight when the temperatures were sub zero and I even had ice blocks in there, I knew it was time to get a new one.  

Can't wait to get it, I've wanted one for weeks!!



07/5/2012 at 3:02pm
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Which litre have you had?


07/5/2012 at 3:17pm
 Location: West lothian
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So jealous I would love one however until July when we are away more than a couple off days I can't justify getting one.

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07/5/2012 at 3:41pm
 Location: Wiltshire
 Outfit: Vango Samara 600
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I went for the 24 litre as there's only 2 of us. I take most of our food pre-cooked and frozen so it's easy to reheat on a trangia so this should be great!

We're going away in June for 6 nights so I get to test it out pretty soon - excited!!!

My problem with keeping stuff cool was the only thing tempting me towards an EHU and I really didn't want to spend extra money on equipment just to keep my milk cold! (extra pitch fees, cables, equipment etc) Especially since I knew once I bought an EHU for one thing it would soon lead to a phone charger, a kettle, a heater.... I just don't have the space to pack all that stuff!! Plus I like having a break from electricity!!



07/5/2012 at 4:18pm
 Location: Leamington Spa
 Outfit: Van go Orava 600xl
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They're strong enough to use for a seat or step and make a good table, so not that expensive really, for 4 uses! I blew all my christmas money on one last year, and worth every penny. But of course the important question is what colour?

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07/5/2012 at 5:57pm
 Location: Wiltshire
 Outfit: Vango Samara 600
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Of course, thats a very important question!! I had to get white as the only colours available were white, yellow, orange and red. I wanted black though, but never mind! I have a green tent so my inner glamper told me to get green to match my tent, shelves, carpet etc but it wasn't to be lol!

That's a very good point about it being so versatile! I know you can buy seat cushions for them, but I might make one, save taking a chair



07/5/2012 at 6:48pm
 Location: Leamington Spa
 Outfit: Van go Orava 600xl
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With a black and grey tent, I went for red. It's a lovely thing! I did get some funny looks from OH when I first got it - apparently stroking a coolbox is weird!

Jane

 



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07/5/2012 at 7:10pm
 Location: North Wiltshire
 Outfit: Elddis & 3 tents
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Quote: Originally posted by janespa on 07/5/2012

With a black and grey tent, I went for red. It's a lovely thing! I did get some funny looks from OH when I first got it - apparently stroking a coolbox is weird!

Jane

 





I soooo want one of those. I'm saving my pennies


07/5/2012 at 8:20pm
 Location: Dewsbury West Yorks
 Outfit: Vango Kura 800dlx
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Quote: Originally posted by janespa on 07/5/2012

With a black and grey tent, I went for red. It's a lovely thing! I did get some funny looks from OH when I first got it - apparently stroking a coolbox is weird!

Jane

 





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07/5/2012 at 9:36pm
 Location: Wiltshire
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Quote: Originally posted by janespa on 07/5/2012

With a black and grey tent, I went for red. It's a lovely thing! I did get some funny looks from OH when I first got it - apparently stroking a coolbox is weird!

Jane

 


That has to be the best post I've read all day!! To be fair though, I may have been looking at the site adoringly for the last few days while deciding whether to buy one or not, I might have to give mine a little hug when it gets here!!


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08/5/2012 at 2:01pm
 Location: Midlands
 Outfit: Outwell Virginia 5
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I've just had a look at these - I want one!


08/5/2012 at 2:49pm
 Location: Leamington Spa
 Outfit: Van go Orava 600xl
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Sorry about the coffee!

Jane



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08/5/2012 at 4:51pm
 Location: West Yorkshire
 Outfit: Karsten 350 CA FW RA :)
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I sat on our dining room floor yesterday, opened my new tent bag, put my head in it and inhaled deeply. Hubby looked at me and said "What are you like?"


08/5/2012 at 5:36pm
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It's an illness - incurable, but treatable with regular infusions of new kit!

Jane

 



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08/5/2012 at 6:44pm
 Location: East Sussex
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I'm dead jealous. I want one. I like the yellow and orange ones, but what I reallly want is a pink one.

Luckily, they don't import the pink, so I haven't succumbed yet.

 

 




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