Titan Pro 55qt Cooler Review

Rotomolded coolers are the norm for camping or other outdoor adventures. The thicker polyurethane insulation does a fantastic job of keeping items inside cool. So what makes one cooler different from the rest? The details. We had an opportunity to review the new Titan Pro 55 qt cooler by Arctic Zone, which is large enough for family camping and holding lots of food and drinks for a week-long excursion. Our first impression is that the tough outer casing seemed more durable than similar coolers we typically have tried and currently own. Instead of rubber T-handles that can wear out from being in the sun, the T-handles on the Titan Pro are heavy-duty and use a camlock to keep the lid secure. A freezer-grade gasket on the lid ensures a tight seal and we liked the Ice Saver™ inner lid that is also insulated, and according to Arctic Zone it increases performance by 25%. More on why later.

We also liked the interior LED light, a small aluminum bar with LEDs in a row and one at the end. It has a magnet switch so when closed, it turns off, but it can also be removed from the cooler and used as a flashlight with a push button switch at the opposite end. Because it’s often heavy lifting large coolers into our truck’s bed and carrying them to the campsite, beach, or any area you need, we appreciated the longer nylon carry handles with heavy-duty grips. Since we always try to stack bags of food or small backpacks on top of the coolers because of the flat surface, but they almost always slide off. We appreciated the Gear Grabber bungees on top of the Titan Pro cooler to hold down gear as we walked to the campground. We also always like to tie-down coolers to the truck bed to prevent movement or accidental tipping over during off-road trips to primitive areas. The Titan Pro, has a variety of retention slots on the side and on the base lip of the cooler that makes it easy to secure it without a chance of scratching or gauging the lid or sides.

KEEPING ITS COOL

To optimize the use of any insulated cooler, its necessary to pre-cool it with a few bags of ice and start with cold drinks or food. We decided to dive right in and forego all the proper preparations. We threw in two 10-lb bags of ice and 24 room-temperature drinks. It barely filled the cooler halfway. Nevertheless, we topped it off with the Ice Saver™ inner lid and the ice didn’t begin to melt until after five days outside in the shade. The Ice Saver™ inner lid worked best to keep in the cold when opening and closing the Titan Pro lid to retrieve drinks. The only drawback, if that, was that the cooler comes with a small plastic dry bin that can’t be used if you have the cooler filled to the top. It does, however, works with the Ice Saver™ so if you’re careful with packing the cooler, it can also aid to keep those items in the bin dry and cooler over a longer period of time. After seven days, the ice completely melted and we easily drained the water from the large plug on the side. Another nice detail was that the plug is attached to a nylon cord and stop, inside of the cooler, so there’s no chance of losing it.

As with previous models of rotomolded coolers from Arctic Zone, the company added its Microban® antimicrobial protection to the Titan Pro cooler. We’ve always liked this feature as it prevents mold, odors, and staining. We’re into keeping our gear clean and neat, so this has always been a big selling point. The Titan Pro 55 qt cooler is considered a premium model, and as such, it’s not cheap. With a suggested MSRP of $400, it’s right up there with many of the popular name-brand coolers, but because it’s packed with many more details, it’s going to be one investment that will bring you decades of performance and durability. For more information on the complete line of Arctic Zone coolers, including the new Titan Pro line, visit https://arcticzone.com/

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