Igloo Marine Breeze Cooler Review

Storage Size: 28, 48, and 50-quart sizes

Construction: Plastic composition

Cost: Budget-priced

Features: Push-button telescoping handle, non-mark wheels, Cool Riser technology, molded side handles

Pros: Good ice life, well-constructed, good price

Cons: The lid can be pretty tight, not a lot of additional features or color choices

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Last Updated by Brandon F. on August 11, 2022

This is our Igloo Marine Breeze Cooler Review.  The Igloo Marine Breeze Coolers utilize the unique Igloo Cool Riser Technology, which elevates the cooler base off of the ground and minimizes ground contact, and helps to avoid the heat.  This feature is the backbone of several other Igloo Coolers that we have reviewed.  It has UV inhibitors to guard against sun damage and comes in the standard white color which helps to bounce off sun rays.  It has molded on-side carry handles and extended carrying handle for the wheeled variety.  It is available in 48-quart non-wheeled and 28 and 50-quart wheeled.  It is made of hard plastic.

Insulation Ability –

This combination of the white outer surface, decent lid sealing, and well-constructed and relatively thick plastic lining means that this ice chest will keep ice cold for 2 to 3 days in the heat.  That, coupled with the unique elevated base, means that you can leave this cooler sitting on a hot surface without it affecting the inside nearly as much as comparable coolers.  It makes it a good candidate to throw in your fishing boat or ski boat for a weekend of fun.

The larger sizes appear to keep the ice for a bit longer but even the 28-quart variety is more than acceptable.  But with the larger models such as the 50 quart, you will likely be able to add at least another full bag of ice, boosting the ice retention by hours if not days compared to the smaller sizes.  But it will weigh more and be more challenging to move around.

Mobility and Durability –

Overall the cooler is pretty well-constructed.  The wheels are pretty high quality and have good grips.  The handle (which can be notoriously weak for Igloo products) holds up quite well, even the extended ones on the wheeled examples.  These sorts of positives are what we look for when shopping around for a marine cooler.

Minor issues include that the lid can be quite tight to the point where it can be difficult to open due to the tight seal and the handles can be a bit stiff when trying to rotate.  It would have been nice to have a drain hole in all of the sizes as well.  We can’t be overly picky about the specifics here since this is targeted as being a budget-minded cooler.

Visual Appeal – 

This is a pretty progressive-looking cooler, and Igloo does a good job of incorporating the elevated look without making it look corny or gaudy.  There aren’t a lot of features on the outside (minimal handles, no cup holders, no drain hole, etc.) so it is a very simple and smooth look.  It works but it won’t have quite the “wow” factor that some other coolers out there possess.  But then again, most people looking for a boat cooler won’t be too concerned about styling.

Cost – 

Online prices for this product place it at the high end of the budget tier.  This is a competitive price for a decent cooler.  It does come with some shortcomings, but the aggressive price point does help to make those easier to swallow.  But those after the best of the best at any cost will want to look elsewhere.

Overall Rating – 

The Igloo Marine Breeze Cooler Review receives 3 out of 5 coolers.  This ice chest does a pretty good job on all levels with its performance.  The elevated base and tight-fitting lid mean that ice will be around for a weekend trip to even the hottest climate. 

It is well-constructed enough to hold up for several seasons.  Opening and closing the lid and rotating the handle can be a bit laborious, however, but with its decent price can be overlooked.  This is an acceptable choice for those after something simple for a short excursion.