I purchased an inflatable cooler awhile back hoping that I could use it for towing cold drinks behind my kayak, but the amount of additional drag that it added made it particularly unsuited to such a task. I decided to pick up the Creek Kooler even though the price was a bit higher than I wanted to pay (especially after already wasting money on an inferior product), and I am extremely happy that I did.
The Creek Kooler is larger than I expected it to be. Standing at nearly 6' tall, this cooler is about as tall as my waist when stood on its end. It is a bit heavy, but I was very pleased to find that even if I load the cooler down to maximum capacity that the amount of additional drag is not extreme. I have found that securing the cooler to my kayak with an very short lash improves the experience of pulling the cooler behind my kayak, and for rivers with even a modest current the Creek Kooler is a delight to pull. Drag becomes more significant when there is no current to help push you along, and when moving against the current it becomes more extreme still, but moving even upstream is possible while towing this cooler behind your craft.
The Creek Kooler is very durable, and it is fully water-tight when the lid is properly secured (I tested this by attempting to submerge the cooler). I have taken this cooler on multiple overnight or multi-day kayaking runs, and even after pulling the Creek Kooler for over 20 miles I did not find that it significantly added to the amount of work that was required to keep my kayak moving along at a steady pace.
One other thing that I have found that I truly love about this cooler is that it tends to spark conversations with passers-by. I cannot count the number of times over the month or so that I have owned this thing which someone out on the water commented on it, or asked where I got it from.
| Brand | CreekKooler |
|---|---|
| Color | Blue |
| Material | Synthetic |
| Package Information | Cooler |
| Capacity | 30 Quarts |
| Item Weight | 8.16 Kilograms |
| Special Feature | Insulated |
| Included Components | CreekKooler 30 Quart Floating Cooler-Royal Blue |
| Model Name | CK00203R |
| Insulation Material | Foam |
| Chamber Depth | 39.5 Inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 39.6 x 21.1 x 11.8 inches |
| Package Weight | 9 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 39.5 x 12 x 21 inches |
| Brand Name | CreekKooler |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | CreekKooler |
| Part Number | CK00203R |
| Size | One Size |
