Icing the Competition

Thermal Performance Testing the Unhinged Cooler

Thermal chamber experiments and outdoor testing show that the Maluna Unhinged Cooler outperforms the leading competition. In 2017, a series of performance tests held inside a thermal chamber in which both coolers were exposed to 100ºF temperatures concluded that the original Maluna Unhinged Cooler held ice more than 23% longer. In 2021, the Maluna Unhinged Cooler once again went head-to-head against the leading competitor for two weeks under the Summer sun. The thermal performance test showed the new, USA-made Maluna Unhinged Cooler holds ice 35% longer than the leading competition.

Icing the Competition

Thermal Performance Testing the Unhinged Cooler

Thermal chamber experiments and outdoor testing show that the Maluna Unhinged Cooler outperforms the leading competition. In 2017, a series of performance tests held inside a thermal chamber in which both coolers were exposed to 100ºF temperatures concluded that the original Maluna Unhinged Cooler held ice more than 23% longer. In 2021, the Maluna Unhinged Cooler once again went head-to-head against the leading competitor for two weeks under the Summer sun. The thermal performance test showed the new, USA-made Maluna Unhinged Cooler holds ice 35% longer than the leading competition.

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Submerged temperature probe

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Internal air temperature probe

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Temperature Logger (used for organ transplants)

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Internal air temperature probe

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Temperature Logger (used for organ transplants)

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Submerged temperature probe

Maluna Unhinged Cooler

Competitor

  • Holds Ice 71% 71%
  • 7.1 Days 71% 71%
  • 5.2 Days 52% 52%
  • Ice Cold Beverages 71% 71%
  • 7.6 Days 76% 76%
  • 5.7 Days 57% 57%
  • Food Safety (Submerged in Ice Water) 71% 71%
  • 7.4 Days 74% 74%
  • 5.5 Days 55% 55%
  • Food Safety (Dry Goods) 0% 0%
  • 3.2 Days 32% 32%
  • 1 Day 10% 10%

DISCLAIMER Results are based on performance testing of two, pre-chilled ice chests loaded with identical amounts of chilled beverages and fresh ice. Tests were conducted outdoors and results reflect environmental conditions as well as control parameters. Results may vary. For detailed information on test parameters, cooler conditioning, data measurement, environmental conditions, and detailed results, refer to the Premium Cooler Performance Testing Report.

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