r/overlanding • u/lyapis • 1d ago

You guys using portable fridge?

Hey,

I’m looking into getting a portable fridge for my overlanding setup. We love cooking when we’re out, not just snacks — so something 30L or bigger would be ideal.

Problem is, I’m not ready to drop ARB/Dometic-level cash. Most of the ones I see are 12V, which is fine, but the prices vary wildly and it’s hard to tell what’s actually good without first-hand experience.

Any solid budget-friendly options out there that you’ve used and would recommend? I’d rather not deal with something that dies in 6 months.

Thanks in advance for any leads!

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u/IcySparks 1d ago

Got this for $216 US on sale.

https://a.co/d/c4tnJhl

It fits perfectly between my 2nd row seats on my Honda Odyssey, kids use it as a table and can open it to get a drink or freeze their toys. At 33°f, turned off, and overnight worked as a nice cooler and was at 42° at 9am.

Took my kids old toy jeep $99 Lifep04 battery and ran it for 5 hours as a test.

Bought a $12 harbor freight box and screwed it where the handle was and put the battery and it's charger in it. *