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Igloo Island Breeze 60 Roller Review

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igloo island breeze 60 roller cooler review
Igloo Island Breeze 60 Qt. Roller
Credit: Igloo
Price:  $70 List
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Manufacturer:   Igloo
By Jediah Porter ⋅ Review Editor  ⋅  Mar 24, 2015
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OVERALL
SCORE
  • Durability - 20% 6.0
  • Ease of Use - 20% 6.0
  • Insulation Value - 40% 6.0
  • Portability - 20% 8.0

Our Verdict

Igloo has stopped producing the Island Breeze 60 Roller.
REASONS TO BUY
Light
Wheeled
And inexpensive
REASONS TO AVOID
Can’t be used as a seat. Light on insulation
Our testers wheeled this cooler to afternoon barbecues and carried it around on car camping trips. As compared to basically all of the others in our test, the insulating value was limited. However, the portable and cheap form factor will appeal to those on a budget with short-term application in mind.

Our Analysis and Test Results

The Igloo Island Breeze 60 Roller is an inexpensive, readily available wheeling insulator.

Performance Comparison


igloo island breeze 60 roller cooler review - the inexpensive and readily available igloo island breeze.
The inexpensive and readily available Igloo Island Breeze.
Credit: Jediah Porter

Insulation Value


There is nothing remarkable about the insulation value of this model. For casual use, it will do the trick. However, in extended use, expect more-rapid-than-average ice loss. In our head-to-head testing this Igloo didn't fare too well. The most direct comparison is to the similarly sized, Best Buy winning Coleman 62 Xtreme Wheeled cooler. Pitting these against one another, the Coleman comes out well ahead.

igloo island breeze 60 roller cooler review - even though it can be electrically cold, you can use this ice box...
Even though it can be electrically cold, you can use this ice box with ice in the traditional sense as well. Filling up the Igloo for a week on the road.
Credit: Jediah Porter

Ease of Use


The broad lid opens and closes readily. In order to preserve the lightweight and inexpensive wheels, Igloo labels this cooler recommending that one not sit on it. Our testers were unanimously put off by this.

igloo island breeze 60 roller cooler review - detail of the wheel, axle, and drain area of igloo's island breeze...
Detail of the wheel, axle, and drain area of Igloo's Island Breeze cooler.
Credit: Jediah Porter

Durability


As long as the user refrains from sitting on the cooler, this will last fairly well. Traditional, glued and foam-insulated cooler construction is pretty reliable.

igloo island breeze 60 roller cooler review - because of the wheel construction, igloo recommends not sitting on...
Because of the wheel construction, Igloo recommends not sitting on the lid. The excess weight can collapse the wheels and axle.
Credit: Jediah Porter

Portability


The generous and varied handles, overall lightweight construction, and large diameter wheels move this insulator around quite readily.

Value


This is an inexpensive cooler. However, given the relatively poor insulating value and limited application as a picnic seat, our testers feel it is worth a few extra dollars for something like our Best Buy pick.

Conclusion


The Igloo Island Breeze rolling cooler is readily available, inexpensive, and will keep drinks ice cold for an afternoon picnic or a single night of camping out.

igloo island breeze 60 roller cooler review - even on mildly rough ground the igloo island breeze rolls easily.
Even on mildly rough ground the Igloo Island Breeze rolls easily.
Credit: Viren Perumal

Jediah Porter