"Poor_Sh" (ar4x)
04/26/2020 at 13:26 • Filed to: None
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"Poor_Sh" (ar4x)
04/26/2020 at 13:26 • Filed to: None | 0
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Hey Oppo, I’m looking for a cooler or box or luggage (pelican case? ) to strap to my Miata luggage rack. I really don’t want to spend hundreds on this though because I’d rather spend that kind of cash on actual car stuff. So my requirements:
1) under $150
2) rugged/ weatherproof
3) dimensions around 30" x 15" i think but I will measure to be sure
Basically I’d like to use it as extra storage when needed, and as an actual cooler for food and drinks on trips and such.
So, what you got?
dogisbadob
> Poor_Sh
04/26/2020 at 13:31 |
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Just get any random cooler at Walmart and zip tie it to the luggage rack :p
Thomas Donohue
> Poor_Sh
04/26/2020 at 13:32 |
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“Are you traveling light, or heavy?”
Get a nice steamer trunk, and put a cooler in it when necessary!
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Poor_Sh
> Thomas Donohue
04/26/2020 at 13:39 |
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Lol that's double the price though silly
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Poor_Sh
> dogisbadob
04/26/2020 at 13:39 |
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I might. But if there's something that's more tactical I'd look into it
farscythe - makin da cawfee!
> Poor_Sh
04/26/2020 at 13:41 |
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these seem to work pretty well
and they’re free (well...they’re left outside when the shops closed anyway...kinda free)
Sovande
> Poor_Sh
04/26/2020 at 13:53 |
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https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=15638
I think these modern rugged coolers are a bit absurd, but I will never need to keep ice for a week, so I’m likely not the target audience.
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Poor_Sh
> farscythe - makin da cawfee!
04/26/2020 at 14:05 |
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Oh man that's a great idea. Plus warm pizza.
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Poor_Sh
> Sovande
04/26/2020 at 14:07 |
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Yeah I don't care about the ice days specifically, but it speaks to the seal quality which is somewhat important when it's outside driving in bad weather on a highway lol although, I wonder how dangerous drag will be at higher speeds...
Jason Spears
> Thomas Donohue
04/26/2020 at 15:32 |
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“I have no response to that.”
Nauraushaun
> Poor_Sh
04/26/2020 at 16:43 |
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One worry with that is that it’s got thick walls, so relatively small inside dimensions given the outside dimensions.
If you gave up some of the amazing cooling capabilities you could get something cheaper and/or more useful
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Poor_Sh
> Nauraushaun
04/26/2020 at 16:52 |
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Yeah I’ve seen some great cheaper options but they don’t have good seals. Plastic on plastic is fine sitting still but under vibration I’d like a better latch and rubber seal.
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Nauraushaun
> Poor_Sh
04/26/2020 at 17:27 |
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I see I see.
I do envy you. My MR2 has similar storage constraints, but no such option of a luggage rack. I take it
camping
and it’s my only car
, I could really use that space!
FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
> Poor_Sh
04/27/2020 at 02:07 |
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I’ve used a lot of rugged cases for my work and my opinion is that nothing beats Pelican. They just take the abuse and keep going like nothing else does, especially the Storm Case line. I managed to lose a case with $85k of camera equipment out of the bed of a Ram 2500 onto the pavement and both the case and gear were totally fine. You might have to spend more like $200 to get to the size you want but it is well worth stretching the budget. B&H usually has the best prices on Pelican stuff. Save a few bucks by getting it without the foam since you won’t be making a custom fit case. You can turn it into a pretty decent cooler by grabbing a board of blue insulation at Home Depot and cutting it to size to line the case.
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Thomas Donohue
> Poor_Sh
04/27/2020 at 08:39 |
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But worth every dollar!
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Poor_Sh
> FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
04/27/2020 at 09:08 |
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Yeah that was my first choice. I use pelicans extensively at work too and love them. I guess if I can justify using the box for other more often jobs then it could work.
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Poor_Sh
> Nauraushaun
04/27/2020 at 09:10 |
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Oh there are definitely luggage racks for MR2, though maybe only gen 3? Idk but they came up in my search
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Poor_Sh
> FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
04/27/2020 at 12:13 |
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Ended up buying this in orange for $155.
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Nauraushaun
> Poor_Sh
04/27/2020 at 18:14 |
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Ah yes, as it as a more classic roadster shape. Mine is a second gen. It seems there are some options, mostly on top. I’d want them off though if I had the roof off and I don’t think it would be so simple.