We all see the stickers in truck windows touting their favorite
coolers.
We all as outdoorsmen and
outdoorswomen, are always searching for the best cooler we can find that will
keep drinks cold for extended periods, keep catches and meat cold and preserved
til we get home.
It used to be there was
one choice, but times have changed and there are a few others on the market now
that offer the same quality and other little touches that make them more
interesting.
Personally I am currently
pretty impressed by
Orion coolers.
Made
in the USA, by Jackson Kayak, they are the tops of quality and function.
Of course being made by a kayak company, you
know they are top quality and will last as long if not longer than that sturdy
kayak you have.
Why “Orion”,
well Orion, the ‘Great Hunter’ of Greek legend, was well known as a skilled
hunter, master of beasts, and master of the seas. There are many legendary
tales of Orion and his adventures in the wild. A great huntsman, Orion was set
amongst the stars by the God Zeus upon his death, forever stalking the heavens.
Orion’s strength, dominance, skill, and timelessness are all traits of Orion
Coolers. In my opinion it is a perfect
name for this cooler!
These rotomolded coolers pack the same ice keeping qualities
as their counterparts and have those touches that, in my opinion, make them the
top of the choices. I currently have the
Orion 25 in the Dorado color. Currently
they offer TWENTY SIX different colors.
They do have solid colors but the majority are multi colored and they
look pretty awesome!
Compact and highly portable, the Orion 25 is easily
transported by canoe, car or kayak, and the preferred size for shorter outings
and day to weekend use. It makes a good casting platform on small watercraft
like SUPs, Gheenoes, or flats skiffs.
Starting at the top, the standing pad makes this the
ultimate casting platform for the front of our skiff. It cushions your feet, keeps the cool and
allows you to stand there for longer times.
On the corners are 4 tie down points that double as bottle openers. Made of aluminum they are corrosion resistant
and don’t add a lot of weight to the cooler.
The low profile camming latches don’t grab your fly line and keep the
cooler closed securely and of course that keeps everything cold inside
longer. It is certified bear proof and
can easily be locked up or locked down. The
sides feature YakAttack tracks on the side that allow you countless options for
mounting rod holders, drink holders, tie downs, camera mounts. Basically if it can be attached with a
YakAttack or Ram mount it can go on here.
Inside the rotomolded shell is a best in class two-inches of
foam to ensure that cold stuff stays cold. There is a fully functional tray
system inside as well that is perfect for those PB&J’s for that afternoon lunch
break or snack. The handles are looped
through line and there is an indent to grab the cooler itself that makes it a
breeze to carry by yourself or with a friend.
Overall the quality, features and colors make this the
number one cooler to have in your boat and in the field.
You can buy them online from
Orion directly.
Check them out and see for yourself!
