What camping fridge?

It's hard to imagine a hot day without cold drinks. But not only water, juices or beer should be kept cool. Meats, cheeses, butter - none of these types of products can deal with intense light and heat. How do you get out of this problem at a picnic or camping?

There is a very large selection of portable refrigerators on the market. For someone who comes into contact with this topic for the first time, the price range of cooling devices may surprise you. We can buy a good brand refrigerator for both about PLN 250 and for several thousand zlotys. Where do these differences come from? Most depends on the technology used for cooling. Generally, we can assume that the higher the price range, the better the properties of the device.

With the fridge by the handle

A refrigerator such as the Silver Box 21.5 by Brunner is the best choice for a picnic. We can also use it as an additional refrigerator in a motorhome or caravan during a longer stay in one place. The vehicle can be left at the campsite, and the handy fridge can be taken on a hiking trip or, for example, to the beach. The Silver Box weighs little (2.35 kg) and costs little (PLN 251), which is due to the fact that the device maintains a low temperature thanks to cooling cartridges .

The refrigerator is quite roomy, as it can hold up to 34 cans of soda! Of course, instead of cans, we can also put other food into it, and their total capacity can be 21.5 l. The refrigerator is convenient to carry, and the lid has a system that protects against accidental opening.

An interesting proposition is the Cool-Ice WCI 13 insulated container from the renowned Waeco company. It is recommended not only for a picnic in tropical temperatures, but also for trips to difficult terrain - full of dust, mud or unevenness.

This refrigerator is made of a very resistant plastic (e.g. it does not let in UV rays), which should withstand even the worst conditions. The device is equipped with extremely effective insulation, which means that cooling inserts or ice cubes can keep food cool for up to several days! Waeco provides a 5-year warranty for this product.

Cooling with electricity

A completely different category are thermoelectric coolers , such as the Waeco CoolFun CX26 . Such a refrigerator must already be connected to electricity, but it can be both 12 V and 230 V. This device cools even up to 18 ° C below the ambient temperature and, if necessary, keeps meals warm (heating up to + 65 ° C). The capacity of the refrigerator is 25 liters. Thanks to the handle and low weight (3.7 kg), it can be conveniently carried.

The Campingaz Powerbox 36L Classic is a refrigerator that is especially popular with professional drivers. It is probably due to its extraordinary advantages, such as the possibility of placing it on its side without adversely affecting the operation, as well as the attached cable with a length of up to 275 cm .

The ability to cool down to 18 ° C below the ambient temperature is also important. The capacity of the refrigerator is 36 liters, and the partition inside allows for the proper arrangement of products. As standard, the refrigerator is powered from the cigarette lighter socket (12 V), but it is possible to buy a 230 V adapter.

CoolFreeze CDF-26 by Waeco is a compressor refrigerator , so it works on the same principle as home refrigerators. The mentioned model combines handy dimensions with great cooling possibilities. We can choose the temperature settings inside the refrigerator in the range of + 10 ° C to -18 ° C , and we select them using a thermostat with an electronic display.

The refrigerator is connected to the 12 V / 24 V mains, but it is also possible to connect to the 230 V mains using the mains adapter. It is also worth mentioning that CoolFreeze has very good insulation, which results in low power consumption . The capacity of this model is 18 liters, but versions with other volumes are also available.

More refrigerators and accessories can be found in the Go -Market online store.