"The single biggest advantage a refrigerator has over a cooler is independence from ice. With a steady supply of power, a refrigerator can cool and even freeze indefinitely. For the extended journey deep into the backcountry, this is an unparalleled advantage. As one drives by day, the alternator supplies the power to cool the fridge. By night, the battery supplies ample power to keep things cold. At no point does a hunt for ice enter the scenario." - Overland Journal, October 2016 Issue

"The single biggest advantage a refrigerator has over a cooler is independence from ice. With a steady supply of power, a refrigerator can cool and even freeze indefinitely. For the extended journey deep into the backcountry, this is an unparalleled advantage. As one drives by day, the alternator supplies the power to cool the fridge. By night, the battery supplies ample power to keep things cold. At no point does a hunt for ice enter the scenario." - Overland Journal, October 2016 Issue

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Cooler

When you're using a cooler to store your food and drinks, you live and die (sometimes literally!) by the amount of ice you have on hand. Is the campground store sold out? Looks like your beer isn't going to be cold that night. Did someone leave the cooler lid open? Better sniff that hamburger and make sure it hasn't turned.

Overland Refrigerator

With an Overland Refrigerator, your food stays safe and your drinks stay cold as long as you have power. With AC/ DC power options and solar panel capability, you'll have enough juice to power your Overland Refrigerator no matter where your adventures take you.

Cooler vs. Overland Refrigerator

I know what you're thinking: "Isn't an Overland Refrigerator much more expensive than a cooler?" And at first glance, you're right. But aren't you forgetting something? How much ice do you need to fill your cooler? If you use your cooler a lot, the price of ice can add up quickly.

Take a look below to see just how fast you can make up the price difference when you do one simple thing: forget the ice.

45L YETI® vs 45L Overland Refrigerator

$550 Price Difference
  • Two 20lb Bags of Ice to Chill Contents
  • Avg. Price - $3.75/20lb Bag
  • $7.50 Per Trip
  • 74 Trips to Break Even

65L YETI® vs 65L Overland Refrigerator

$700 Price Difference
  • Three 20lb Bags of Ice to Chill Contents
  • Avg. Price - $3.75/20lb Bag
  • $11.25 Per Trip
  • 63 Trips to Break Even

125L YETI® vs 130L Overland Refrigerator

$650 Price Difference
  • Five 20lb Bags of Ice to Chill Contents
  • Avg. Price - $3.75/20lb Bag
  • $18.75 Per Trip
  • 35 Trips to Break Even

*Based on recommended .75lb ice per rated quart of cooler storage.