Are portable coolers a good idea for camping?

Portable refrigerators are an ideal product for tourists who love to spend time outdoors, as well as for people traveling in trailers or campers. The solution is definitely more functional than large built-in refrigerators.

Who needs portable refrigerators?

Portable battery refrigerators are versatile gadgets that can be useful in many situations. They will appeal not only to caravan lovers, but also to families with children or couples who love spending time in nature. They will be useful for lovers of adventure and survival on a hike. Some even take them with them on a picnic to the park to cool drinks and keep sandwiches or salads fresh.

From time to time, you may see beachgoers equipped with small portable coolers to keep drinks or ice cream cold and use them between sea baths. The equipment is also used by drivers and passengers of passenger cars during long trips. Thanks to this, they do not waste time visiting restaurants and always have chilled drinks or snacks at hand.

Some people use portable refrigerators in recreation areas, while others also use them at home to store medications or cosmetics. They will definitely come in handy at barbecues and during all outdoor activities, as well as when hiking in the forest.

Benefits of portable refrigerators

Unlike devices permanently installed in campers or trailers, portable refrigerators have an important advantage for tourism: they are mobile and relatively lightweight. Thanks to the wheels, they can be easily transported to the right place.

Portable coolers are ideal for any picnic or camping trip.

Another advantage is ease of use. The device is so easy to use that even children can use it. This saves energy and does not require large amounts of electricity.

Anker EverFrost refrigerators

Anker refrigerators are widely used by tourists due to their practical charging methods. We have four to choose from:

• standard 220V socket,
• USB-C port 60 W,
• car socket,
• 100W solar panel.

The latter method will certainly appeal to lovers of ecology and environmental concerns. This is the fastest charging method, taking only 3,6 hours. The cooler, when plugged into a power outlet or car outlet, takes 4 hours to charge the battery.  

The coolers feature EasyTow™ handles and massive, durable wheels that perform well on unusual surfaces such as grass, pine needles, rocks, gravel or sandy soil. Cooling food from room temperature 25°C to 0°C takes about 30 minutes.

The models have been designed so that you can camp almost anywhere. They are easy to transport and useful: the handle turns into a table, and the bottle opener is built into the refrigerator.

Refrigerators operate quietly. They can be used in areas where noise is prohibited for environmental reasons. It is worth remembering that refrigerators intended for caravanning must be made very well. With intensive use, the refrigerator will stand on stones and move on rocky ground. It may happen that he ends up in the trunk surrounded by many objects with sharp edges. That's why Anker devices have a durable body made from durable materials. 

Anker refrigerators are available in a variety of sizes and capacities. The standard needs of tourists during a typical backpacking trip should be met by a refrigerator with a capacity of 33 liters, designed for three-day trips. He weighs about 20 kilograms. Holds 38 cans (330 ml each) or 21 half-liter bottles. Its dimensions: 742 x 430 x 487 mm. Unlike traditional models, the device does not contain ice. This allows you to optimize space.  

Main technical parameters of the Anker EverFrost 33L portable refrigerator.

Application and battery

The Anker portable refrigerator is very easy to use and maintain. You can set the temperature using the touchpad or remotely using a smartphone app. In the app, you can check battery status, temperature, power, battery consumption and configure selected settings. 

The device has an LED display showing the current temperature and battery level. The refrigerator also has a smart energy management feature. Thanks to this, it automatically adjusts the cooling output depending on conditions such as the air temperature in the immediate area. This solution extends the service life and prevents excessive battery discharge.

A separate discussion requires a 299 Wh battery, it has ports (PD USB-C port with a power of 60 W and two USB-A ports with a power of 12 W) to which you can connect other devices. In practice, this means that your refrigerator will act as a portable power station. If the refrigerator battery is fully charged, it will be enough to charge an iPhone nineteen times or a MacBook Air five times. You can also connect a camera or even a drone to the ports.

The best economic and environmental solution is to charge your refrigerator using solar panels and use the energy stored in the battery to power other equipment.

To sum it up, it should be emphasized that a portable refrigerator is a purchase that will last for many years. It is worth focusing on quality and choosing a high-quality device optimized for travel needs.