Modern coolers have been around for half a century. Coleman, arguably the most well known manufacturer of coolers, introduced their first modern cooler to the public in the 1950′s. Since then other companies such as Igloo and Rubbermaid have introduced their own lines of coolers. Coolers on wheels did not enter the picture until much later.

The transformation of coolers has been interesting to watch. The first coolers were made of stainless steel because high density plastics had not evolved to where it is today. Those first stainless steel coolers were classic. They were sturdy, durable and well built. While those first coolers don’t hold a candle to coolers manufactured today from an insulation standpoint, they were a prized position for any family that owned one.

The most common complaint about coolers comes along when they need to be transported any distance. When filled with ice, food, and beverages they can be back-breaking for even the biggest guy around. Carrying a fully loaded cooler for even the shortest distance can kick your butt. So, it’s no wonder that some genius decided to put coolers on wheels!

Coolers on wheels are the best and simplest innovations in the cooler industry. No longer do you have to dread lugging an 80 pound cooler across a parking lot, across a campground, or through a park to the picnic area. Now the hardest part is getting it out of your trunk or backseat. Once that’s done you simply roll it to your destination. Coolers on wheels make the once dreaded chore a non-issue. No nursing sore backs. No concern of embarrassment because you can’t carry that cooler more than a few feet without resting.

Some of the coolest coolers on wheels now have all terrain, heavy duty rubber tires. They actually look like little truck tires and can maneuver through just about any surface. Because they are air filled they are even easier to pull than thinner, hard plastic wheels which can get stuck in dips and grooves in the ground. Rubber tires have a much bigger surface area in which to contact the ground and simply roll over small rocks, ground dips, and grooves.

Even cooler are motorized coolers on wheels. Equipped with small gas or electric motors these coolers do all the work for you! The handle is the steering wheel and you just sit on the cooler and go! People will look on in envy and curiosity as you motor to your destination. The most popular and best made of these motorized coolers on wheels is the Cruzin Cooler. They are so much fun to use – don’t be surprised when all your friends want to take a spin on it! See selection of Cruzin Coolers HERE.

So, from stainless steel coolers to motorized coolers on wheels… You have lots of quality coolers to choose from. One thing is certain and that is you won’t regret getting a rolling cooler. Your back will thank you. Guaranteed!

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