The Path Less Traveled #072: NEW Moosejaw Coolers Just Dropped!
Andrew D 04.03.23
I went shopping this week and saw that Moosejaw just dropped some new coolers at Wally World despite the company being sold to DSG. Living in the middle of nowhere, my main place to purchase daily necessities is from Sam Walton’s namesake store. It appears that the new Moosejaw coolers have replaced a lot of the Ozark Trail coolers that went on sale a few weeks ago, before the sporting goods season shelving reset. There are six coolers released as of the beginning of March 2023 – three soft-side and three hard sided rotomolded coolers. Let’s see what they are below!
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Company Info – Moosejaw
Moosejaw Mountaineering began in Madison Heights, Michigan and became one of the earliest outdoor retailers to embrace online retail and marketing. Walmart shook up the online outdoor retail market when they announced they’d be completing the purchase of Moosejaw in February 2017. Dick’s Sporting Goods acquired Moosejaw in February 2023, finalizing in March 2023.
Moosejaw carries popular brands such as Patagonia, The North Face, Marmot, Arc’teryx, and offers apparel, gear, and more for all kinds of activities from climbing and hiking to yoga and swimming. Moosejaw continues to operate as a standalone and complementary brand to Walmart / Dick’s Sporting Goods e-commerce sites, and their extensive product lineup and expertise remains.
Product Info – Moosejaw Ice Fort & Chilladilla Coolers
Moosejaw Ice Fort 25-Quart Hard Cooler – MSRP $129
It’s time to reward yourself with the Moosejaw 25 Quart Ice Fort Hard Cooler. Crafted from 30% post-consumer recycled materials, this durable cooler can hold up to 25 quarts of your favorite beverages and snacks. But it’s not just any cooler- this bad boy is so cold, it could out-chill the Elsa from that Disney movie with its thick 2.5” high performance insulation that retains ice for up to three days (at a 50/50 ice-to-can ratio).
Talk about the perfect companion for road trips, picnics, and even a beach day with the gang. Who needs Biggie to fight for cold beer when you have a cooler with an antimicrobial Microban interior, an easy-open cam latch, and a handy stainless steel bottle opener? You can even securely lock it in place with the padlock-compatible tie-downs and its SinchStrap for easy transportation. And if you get sand everywhere, no worries! There’s a drainage port with an interior tether so you can tell the mess to GTFO. So go ahead and show off your Ice Fort and get ready for a cool time with your crew.
Moosejaw Ice Fort 50-Quart Hard Cooler – MSRP $199
The Moosejaw 50 Quart Ice Fort Hard Cooler is the perfect way to enjoy your breakfast burrito al fresco – complete with a side of 72 12-oz cans OR 50 pounds of ice! The high-performance insulation (up to 3.5” thick) promises to keep you and your snacks cool and fresh. Now you can wave goodbye to melted burritos and al fresco sips gone tepid.
The easy-open cam locks, freezer-grade gasket, and non-corrosive metal parts can withstand the toughest elements – plenty of time to dance with the grizzly chasing your cooler, even if your breakfast burritos are consumed by a mischievous pack of raccoons. Bring your own drinks and snacks, plus a buddy to help carry the 50 Quart Ice Fort wherever you need it. Put the anti-skid raised feet to work on truck beds and boat decks, or loop the multiple tie-down positions around a picnic bench for ultimate security at your campsite. The $199 cost leaves your wallet with more than enough cash to fill the cooler full of snacks, drinks, and comfort for days.
Moosejaw Ice Fort 55-Quart Hard Cooler – MSRP $249
The Moosejaw 55 Quart Ice Fort Roller Hard Cooler is the cooler of champions, allowing you to transport all the refreshments you could need, right on your chariot of wheels – no matter how rugged the terrain. Not only can it handle 55 Quarts – that’s up to 78 cans/bottles or 55 pounds of ice, but the specially designed 2-3.5” thick insulation and freezer-grade gasket will keep the contents locked in tight, like the lid of a BearVault BV425.
Ready for all the elements, this corrosion-resistant, aluminum-clad beauty will give you peace of mind – and a cold one – all the way to the finish line. So, save your energy for setting up you and your wife’s hammock and let the Ice Fort do the carrying! Roll smoothly, even on the bumpiest journey, and trust the Ice Fort to keep the drinks colder than a polar bear’s toe nails. A $249 price leaves you with enough cash to get trashed at the tailgate party before watching your favorite football team play in your VIP seats.
Moosejaw Chilladilla 24 Can Soft-Sided Backpack Cooler – MSRP $119
Bring the party to the beach, camping trip, or birthday bash in style with Moosejaw’s Chilladilla 24 Can Soft-Sided Backpack Cooler! Inspired by everyone’s inner power ranger and packed with the hottest tech of the season, this cooler has it all. Sporting 40% recycled nylon from used fishing nets and a TRU Zip leakproof seal, this bad boy isn’t afraid to get a little wet – perfect for everything from beach parties to extra frenetic creek crossings.
The cooler holds up to 24 12-oz cans, or 22 pounds of ice. Plus, the built-in Microban antimicrobial protection takes your chill’s efficiency to the next level, providing bacteria-resistance equivalent to Hulk Hogan flexing in his signature tank top. So, grab some snacks, get your crew together and get ready to boogie with the Moosejaw Chilladilla 24 Can Soft-Sided Backpack Cooler.
Moosejaw Chilladilla 36 Can Leakproof Soft-Sided Cooler – MSRP $99
Do you want to get to the great outdoors and show off your food-cooling prowess? Look no further than the Moosejaw Chilladilla 36 Can Leak Proof Soft-Sided Cooler! The coolest of coolers – it’s more durable than a Crayon Eater’s ACOG, more waterproof than a pair of Baffin boots and able to hold up to 36 12-oz. cans or 25 pounds of ice to keep your drinks cool for days.
So if you and your pals want to picnic like the Griswolds on a vacation outing, do yourself a favor and invest in the Chilladilla! It’s made from recycled materials, comes with Microban antimicrobial protection, a SinchStrap carrying system to use it like backpack and even has a pocket with YKK Aquaguard zipper – repels water, who knew? And you can rest assured with their Limited 3 Year Warranty. Don’t worry, the $99 MSRP won’t turn you into the Dude from The Big Lebowski, but you will sure be the hero of the day with your Chilladilla cooler!
Moosejaw Chilladilla 42 Can Soft-Sided Cooler Tote – MSRP $149
The Moosejaw Chilladilla 42 Can Soft-Sided Cooler Tote is the life of the party, making sure everyone’s drinks and snacks stay cold for days. Using recycled nylon from old fishing nets, this rugged, waterproof insulated tote bag takes on any adventure, with a Tru Zip leak-proof seal to keep all your goodies securely inside. With its wide stiff-necked opening, you can access your food and drinks while avoiding checking texts – you know they’ll still be there if you wait.
Add in the padded crossbody strap, so you can have a beer in one hand and a hot dog in the other. The tote has a side daisy chain for your keychain, flashlight, and bottle openers – it’s a must have for those even those casual ventures into your local state park (or just a weekend camping trip). Bonus – Limited 3 Year Warranty included in case you get too wild. With a $149 price, you’ll have enough gas money left over to explore the world with the Moosejaw Chilladilla 42 Can Soft-Sided Cooler Tote keeping your food and drinks cool!
Observations
Moosejaw always has sales going on, so make sure you pay attention to RetailMeNot, Honey, Rakuten, etc… If you are a new customer to Moosejaw, you get 15% off. At these prices, it is difficult to find rotomolded or soft-sided coolers that are this inexpensive and with this level of quality.
I saw these at WalMart, and they reminded me very much of the old Ozark Trail Coolers that were put on clearance in February during the seasonal shelving reset that department stores do. They were hefty, nice, and I really wanted to see whether stickers would permanently adhere to them like my Pelican cases.
I’ve never had a cooler with wheels, but I could see the benefit of it. The durable aluminum handle was cool and really helped with lifting this in and out of a cart (my simulation of putting into the bed of my truck.)
The three year warranty is not as significant as LIFETIME brand’s lifetime warranty on their bear-proof coolers, but I still don’t believe many rotomolded coolers have significant problems that cannot be adjusted with a new gasket or buckle. What do you think?
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The opinions expressed above are entirely from the author and weren’t subject to review by Moosejaw, or any external entity.
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