I've always wondered why companies didn't make vacuum insulated coolers. Very cool! Not for me since I'd rather have a cooler designed with ice in mind. This would be awesome for groceries though.
@@Stonyboot RTIC is half the cost and Yeti you get a much bigger cooler. I’m an avid overlander if I pay 500 bucks I’m getting a plug in cooler. That thing is to small for 500.
So these tests are all pretty controlled. How about freeze the thermal batteries fill with chilled soda & beer and use it at an event camping or backyard party opening & closing as people retrieve a drink
It looks like NASA designed it. A rubberized covering on the handle would make it cooler to the touch after sitting in the hot sun and prevent marking up the sidewalls. Other than that, it looks and sounds pretty cool. (No pun intended lol)
@@Stonyboot I think a rubber insert in the handle or over the handle would be a great addition. It would mean you don’t have to grab a hot handle and would keep the handle from scratching the cooler body.
That’s a great point. The cooler itself sent the orange strap are really good for a first generation, I think the handle could use some updating. But, it still works exactly as it should.
@@Stonyboot in case Oyster is looking at the comments here: the strap is useless to me and probably for many women. I’m 5’5”, 120 pounds. Straps like that are useless to . My shoulders aren’t wide enough to keep that strap secure. Love the handle. But a padded sleeve over the part that you grab to carry would help a lot, especially if you’ve really loaded up the cooler with some weight.
I live in country without ice available (in Europe, not commonly able to buy) so Camping / Vanlife with a cooler needing ice is out of the question. I still cant really figure out if the Oyster is a real alternative to compressor or Thermo electric coolers as a simple van life option not needing electricity. For me it would be worth it, if I could buy some refrigerated items throw in some frozen peas and know that my stuff could stay „reasonably“ cool for 4 days (even after having to open it every day a couple of times) That would justify the price for me. Otherwise, without being able to freeze the packs, it‘s not really helpful and 500 bucks too much for a slightly better, albeit gorgeous, cooler.
I to have a fascination with vacuum insulated beverage containers since my first coozie almost 20 years ago! Been waiting and searching for this cooler ever since, putting it on my X-mas list!
That’s great to hear. I thought I was the only vacuum insulation nerd. It just works better than than other types of insulation. I’m still loving my cooler.
I understand completely. There is a huge market for coolers in the $200-$1000 range and it’s kind cool and crazy at the same time. Yeti has become huge with plastic and foam. It’s all about marketing. The Oyster Tempo is far more sophisticated and I hope it gets its moment in the spotlight. Such a cool toy!
If you want to keep things really cold, I have a cooler pack that freezes (changes phase) at 5F. It does take more than a day in the freezer to freeze all the way through. Works real well in my Walmart (Yeti style) cooler.
Thanks for the tips! I’ve heard that Oyster will be coming out with a phase change freeze pack too. I froze these at -5 but the phase change materials try to regulate it at between 32-40f. I’ll check Walmart for the packs you’re talking about.
Useless data without comparison with rotomolded coolers. My Yeti Roadie 24 costs 3 times less. For these additional 350eur I can buy 350kg of ice. Considering I'm using my cooler 2 times in a month at the summer and maybe ones at spring and autumn.. well. I usually put a big Yeti Ice at the bottom and then 2kg of fresh ice to fill the space between food and drinks. The price difference gives me 14 years! Ok maybe I decide to take cooler with me at winter, or puting into it 3 kg of ice someday. With all these exceptions, the price difference will last me over 10years.
This is more for those of us using soft side coolers. It’s 9 lbs heavier than Yeti 18 soft side cooler. Way more efficient and colder than a rotomold . Also those of us who want to use non toxic non plastic materials, so your $$ comparison is less important. Toxic items usually cost less overall.
Oyster was truly smart in getting you to do a review. You make it look amazing. But for $500 without the accessories, I can't se too many people buying this thing.
Are you in Humid Texas or Dry Texas? I could imagine putting a damp towel over top and extending the coolness a little bit, but only if it's dry. I don't know why it reminds me of my canteen when I was younger. The idea with the canteen was that you could fill it up with water from a creek and the water on the outside of the canteen would provide a little bit of cooling as it evaporated. I could see a cloth cover that could help with shading and maybe a little cooling. It's not as practical for cars as much, though.
We already use canvas shopping bags, but often forget to bring them. But yeah, the bag is really nice. It’s going to be our beach bag for towels and such.
Would you and Sasha consider making video reacting to the new Cirus 920? I believe truck camper magazine did a review of it recently and it’s very different.
Not for everyone but you have to appreciate the quality and aesthetic. Looks very nice and you can use it without ice. Not to mentioned - compact too, with all that it is worth it to me, it’s like a piece of art. I will be getting one soon and when I am not using it i will be putting it up for decor display in my house 😅
VIP’s (vacuum insulated panels) in a roto-molded cooler would be ideal, that thing looks fragile. Otherwise i use a one gallon vacuum insulated jug (price effective) or smaller ones to put cans in or hot burritos! Then use an ORCA Cooler. The GoSun portable fridge pairs well with 266wh battery and 100w solar panel for glamping. This cooler you are reviewing needs ice packs 😂 no ice 🤣
Nice looking but I can't justify paying $500 for a cooler, I have been using a cooler with ice packs for the beach that I bought a zillion years ago and it works just fine. However, I see a market for things like organ transportation as you mentioned.
I understand completely, it’s definitely not for everyone. It’s still pretty cool in the vacuum. Insulation works very well. I’m happy to have it in my collection. I’ve been frustrated with soft sided coolers and plastic coolers for most of my life. I wanted a chance to test this thing out. And yeah, I can see many uses for organ transport, cryogenics, etc. just plain old cool to me.
I was reminded that NASA spent millions to develop a pen that would write in zero gravity while the Soviets just used a pencil. So... ...I use an insulated bag to bring my ice cream home, in 100 degree heat, *_on my bicycle in a pannier bag,_* and in a 30 minute ride on a bike I still get home and frost is still thick on the ice cream. $10 bag, cold ice cream. $500 hi-tech cooler... not happening today. Maybe if a need develops...
So what's the deal with you two? Are you no longer traveling and set up a home base? Looks like you're now into consumer reports type of channel. Not sure if I'll continue following as you two were on the road when I started to follow. At $500 bucks a cooler I'm not running out to buy one, I'll wait for the China knock off....:)
We are doing whatever comes our way. I’ve made videos explaining it over the last few months. We have travel plans in the future, but after 3.5 years of full time truck camping, a change was needed. After 9 months, we are itching to get back on the road. But, we have to generate income, make some plans, deal with health issues and just figure life out. Time will tell.
Yikes, true whiny American. Don’t want to pay for anything quality and will wait for a terrible Chinese knockoff. I hope it breaks on day 31 after your Covid land warranty is up 😂
