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Coleman Xtreme 50 Wheeled Cooler

72
Mixed
Average of 4 professional reviews
1 of 4 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 4 reviews landedRange 63–84
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 71.5 · 3 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 72

Coleman Xtreme 50 Wheeled CoolerImage: Coleman

4 professional reviewers tested the Coleman Xtreme 50 Wheeled Cooler, and 1 recommend it. Most praised: capacity and space.

Reviewed by CleverHiker, OutdoorGearLab, CNET and 1 more

The catch: It has no latch or seal, so it leaks when tipped.

Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.

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What 4 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 84
    CleverHikerHands-on review · 2026

    An affordable, easy-to-haul cooler with generous capacity and a respectable five days of ice retention.

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  2. 68
    OutdoorGearLabHands-on review · 2024

    A cheap, light and easy-to-roll cooler that suits short trips on a budget, but its insulation is mediocre, it has no lid seal, and the handle and lid feel flimsy.

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  3. 63
    CNETHands-on review

    An affordable wheeled cooler with roomy capacity that does the job, but it feels cheap, tows awkwardly and cools only so-so.

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  4. 71est.
    AmazingRibs.comNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2025

    A very cheap cooler that surprisingly nears premium ice and heat retention, but it has no latch, flimsy hinges and burst water in the drop test.

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What critics praise most

Capacity and space2 of 4

What critics dislike most

No clear pattern.

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Common questions

Is the Coleman Xtreme 50 Wheeled Cooler worth it?

Critics are divided: 1 of 4 recommend it. It has no latch or seal, so it leaks when tipped.

Do critics agree about the Coleman Xtreme 50 Wheeled Cooler?

Broad agreement: scores range from 63 (CNET) to 84 (CleverHiker), a spread of 21 points across 4 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What is the best alternative to the Coleman Xtreme 50 Wheeled Cooler?

The Yeti Roadie 48 (critic score 89), best overall.