The Engel has part-rubber-part-metal latches, and the Xspec mixes plastic clasps with rubber straps that ditch the brawn for a bit more finesse when securing them. After multiple years of use, we’ve noticed the Xspec rubber sections have tightened up over time. This makes them just as secure as ever but requires slightly more force to operate. The Roadie 24 has plastic and rubber latches similar to the Xspec, but both are exceptionally easy to use, requiring less finagling and feeling much stronger overall. When it comes to high durability and above-average insulation and usability, the Ultralight 52 is a fantastic example of a high-value item. This lower-priced (yet over-performing) model has been handily getting the job done for weekends full of summer fun, all while being kind to the wallet.
Energy Star’s website features a long list of air conditioner models that qualify for the rating. Goodman has been owned and operated by well-known industry leader, Daikin since its acquisition in 2012. Goodman offers a well-rounded line of heating and air conditioning products, including several models with high SEER ratings of 24.5 that also feature budget-friendly pricing. As one of the oldest air conditioning companies in existence, York was purchased in 2005 by HVAC giant, Johnson Controls Group and currently operates under its control.
Airplanes, trains, and other modes of public transportation are not known for cleanliness, and you may prefer not to have your tumbler’s straw exposed at all times. The IceFlow tumbler’s straw folds out of sight—and away from germs and dirt—when you’re not using it. That’s fine for people who plan to use their tumblers just for cold drinks. In our testing, this model was the best at retaining coleman chair heat, but if you’d like to enjoy the occasional cup of coffee or hot cocoa, you’ll have to buy a separate slider lid. Both lids screw into the mouth of the tumbler, creating an airtight seal that keeps liquid from seeping out—even when we knocked the cup on its side. On the flip-top lid, you can press the mouthpiece cover securely into the sipping port to create a leakproof seal.
To determine the rank of each stove in this category, we consider a number of factors, from setting each up and taking them apart to cleaning. While car camping stoves are easier to set up than their old-school liquid fuel backpacking counterparts, some are more intuitive than others. In our windless test, all of the stoves in our review boiled water in less than 7 minutes, but there was a significant difference between boiling times with and without the fan. The Everest 2x had impressively negligible variability between the two tests, taking an additional 8 seconds. The Mountaineer 2X had minimal variability between the tests, taking only additional seconds to boil a liter in the wind than without it.
With these stoves, we used a full 11-pound tank and weighed it in between uses. However, the tank was too heavy to use with our smaller, more sensitive scale, so it’s not inconceivable that our larger scale missed some amount of fuel consumed. This aside, our most fuel-efficient stove was the Camp Chef Mountaineer, which consumed an average of 0.64 ounces of fuel or 0.16% of the fuel in our tank. The other stove requiring a refillable propane tank is the Camp Chef Pro 60X, and it performed well in this metric, burning an average of 1.12 ounces (0.28% of fuel) over the two tests. As you can see, while there is some correlation between boil time and BTUs, this doesn’t tell the whole story. With an average boil time of 4 minutes 25 seconds, the Camp Chef Mountaineer also boasted noteworthy performance for a stove with 20,000 BTU burners.
We found the latches a little stiff to manipulate but easy to learn with practice. After using it for years now, this rolling icebox is like nothing we’ve ever experienced before and is the only cooler our friends request to cart around. On the contrary, if you’re not interested in towing a cooler behind your bike, we recommend checking out the Xspec 60qt. This impressive ice-box has almost the exact same insulation performance as the RollR, along with some fun extra features. Energy Star is a certification that the air conditioner meets the energy efficiency guidelines issued by the U.S. By using an Energy Star-certified system, consumers can be certain that they are saving money and helping to protect the environment in the long term.
The tumbler also has an easy-to-grip contoured body and a carrying handle built into the lid (rather than jutting from the side), so it fits easily into a backpack’s bottle pocket. Additionally, thermoelectric coolers consume less energy compared to compressor-based air conditioners or refrigerators, reducing the overall carbon footprint of the cooling process. Using a Coleman Thermoelectric Cooler is a responsible choice for those who want to minimize their impact on the environment while enjoying the great outdoors.
These features are not only convenient but can significantly reduce energy costs. Forbes’ top-rated air conditioner brand for 2024 is Lennox, with 4.75 stars out of 5. The company’s outstanding efficiency ratings and customer satisfaction reviews set it apart from the competition.
One of my favorite features is the ability to use it like a traditional chest cooler or upright like a small refrigerator. While the product is lightweight and portable, the tray shelf inside keeps everything organized and well-placed. At first, I was impressed with the product’s quiet motor, but after a few hours of usage, it started to make a faint buzzing sound. While it wasn’t enough to disturb my peace during the trip, it did make me think about how long the motor would survive.
It’s also easy to grip with wet hands, so it’s a trusty poolside companion. This double-walled stainless steel tumbler kept beverages just as cold as two of our other picks, the Yeti Rambler and Stanley’s The IceFlow (but not as cold as the RTIC Everyday Tumbler). The Simple Modern vessel also kept hot drinks warmer for longer than our other picks. Of all the tumblers we tested, the 24-ounce Simple Modern Classic Tumbler offers the best combination of performance and value. We revisited 1989 to bring back our popular KoolTunes, a Playmate with built-in speakers — the party-perfect cooler! Another downside I’ve experienced is the lid leaks ever so slightly when the cooler is stacked on top of other items, like a blanket or even other coolers.