For an ice-cold drink on the beach or to keep lunch cool on the campsite: the cooler is the hardened vacationer’s best friend.
If before they were a luxury for a few, today electric portable refrigerators have become a product within everyone’s reach. Not only that: today, it is possible to find top-quality products at very affordable prices. Are you wondering how? Read our article and we will find out together!
Let’s start with the basic information: portable refrigerators are very useful.
The advantages are in fact not to be limited to going out of town, to the sea or to the campsite. We often have to face a short trip for work, a sudden weekend away from home. Moreover, not everyone chooses means such as the plane or the train; many of us still like to grind out kilometres on the road, a little for the retro charm of motorway travel, partly for the independence in our movements. Here then is that this little travel companion, which we often considered linked to the beach or to picnics, can become perfect for a quick lunch on the street or a stop in the green area.
What are they?
Basically these are small devices for refrigerating, or keeping cool, food and drinks. Unlike a home refrigerator, though, electric portable refrigerators for camping, beach or car are meant to be carried around and taken with you. A sort of small travel pantry, to always have a quick lunch and a bottle of fresh water at hand. Given the intended use, it seems natural to think that they are products designed for the summer, or just for the holidays. In reality, they are very useful in many other situations that are not exclusive to the summer; an afternoon fishing on ice, a morning on the boat, or just any day at the office. The limits of use are only those we decide, the versatility is limitless.
For ease, we will divide them into two basic categories:
- Electric Portable Refrigerators: these are the most complete and advanced models. Equipped with an electric cooling motor, they are kept charged to guarantee several hours of autonomy. The temperature inside remains constant, and it is also possible to bring food and drinks to room temperature.
- Thermal Fridge Bags: also divided into rigid or soft. They are watertight, insulated containers that keep the internal temperature stable. Not having a refrigerating element, they must be “started” with ice packs, which will then be refrozen and changed after a few hours.
What features should you consider when choosing Portable Refrigerators?
Some guidelines for when you are ready to buy your cool box; simple indications, but useful for not orienting yourself towards only cheap and often low quality products.-
Use and Capacity
The two concepts are closely related in this case; once you have determined the use of your portable fridge, then you can choose the suitable capacity. If you need it for a romantic trip out of town, you are unlikely to need 50L of capacity. Similarly, a large family at the seaside will not be able to settle for 3.5L of fridge. An average capacity of 24L is usually ideal for most situations.
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Size
It depends partly on the previous paragraph, partly not always; the choices of design and of many brands in fact affect the size of the portable fridge. Although certain models, which perhaps take the shape of the great domestic classics, are more attractive because they are massive, we recommend a different point of view; choose a compact model, suitable for being easily lifted and transported. In short, never more than a 50x25x40cm.
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Power supply and autonomy
Although some models can be charged at home by plugging them into a power outlet, make sure your fridge has either a 12V car plug or a USB plug. This way you can recharge it even on the go, or if you find yourself in a situation where it is difficult to find a suitable power outlet. Once loaded, it will have an autonomy of a few hours: generally a good fridge runs between 4 and 6 hours in the sun, but there are models, such as those of the Adriatic, that maintain the temperature for up to 12 hours.
Power Supply for Electric Portable Refrigerators by Adriatic -
Lid Opening
The most recent models, in addition to the classic lid, also have front or side doors, in imitation of home refrigerators. Personally, we would like to recommend the classic cockpit opening; not only to avoid heat loss, but also as a matter of practicality.
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Noise
One feature not to be ignored is the noise produced by portable refrigerators. In fact, some models have a very noisy engine, a rather disturbing factor if we are resting under a parasol, or on our sleeping bag. The models proposed by ProduceShop are all extremely silent, in order to offer a functional and discreet travel companion at all times.
What are the best portable refrigerators of 2021?
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Portable Electric Refrigerator 24 Litres 12V By Adriatic
The excellence of Made in Italy perfectly concentrated in a complete product. The Adriatic electric portable fridge is the ideal compromise for large groups, large families, couples on a romantic getaway; the capacity of 24L is properly calculated to be able to meet many types of situations, the small size makes it easy to carry and store. Do we want to charge it on the go? Simple, let’s connect it to the 12V socket of our car to have up to 12 hours of coolness upon our arrival. A siesta on the road without limits!
Portable Electric Refrigerator 24 Litres 12V By Adriatic -
Adriatic Rigid Cooler Bag 24 Litres Rattan-Effect Midollino
Short on time for preparations? Do you have to leave the car at home? No problem. The Midollino thermal bag is the model suitable for those who want drinks and food that is always fresh but cannot stop for a quick recharge. Fully insulated, made of high quality polyester, the double locking lid guarantees high freshness for up to 12 hours. Practical to carry, light and compact, the perfect companion for impromptu trips, outings, afternoons at the beach with family and friends. All with a 100% Made in Italy design.
Adriatic Rigid Cooler Bag 24 Litres Rattan-Effect Midollino
Bonus Comfort!
Even today, ProduceShop leaves you with a small bonus.
Do you want to take your fridge to the beach but have backpacks, bags, shoulder bags that weigh you down? No problem: the Adriatic Beach Chair-Trolley Comfort is designed to make it easier to transport cooler bags and portable refrigerators. And do you know what else? Once you have chosen your iced drink, you can also sit by the sea, or under the coolness of your parasol, on the practical chair you have just brought!
What are you waiting for, then? ProduceShop gives you the perfect portable refrigerators, all you have to do is fill them up and go on holiday with friends and family!
