5 Things to Know About a 50-Quart Cooler
- A 50-quart cooler is the ideal size for a family of four on a weekend camping trip, holding enough food and drinks for two to three days.
- It fits a gallon of milk, a few pounds of meat, veggies, condiments, and still has room for a six-pack or two.
- If you bring a lot of drinks or use heavy ice, bump up to 60 quarts; anything bigger just hauls empty space and melting ice.
- A rotomolded cooler like a Yeti is overkill for a weekend trip unless you camp in the desert; a standard $80 cooler with decent latches works fine if pre-chilled and packed right.
- Pre-chilling the cooler is critical—most people mess this up, but doing it ensures ice lasts two days.