Orion Core 35

I worked in the outdoors industry a few years ago, and used coolers made by Orion and other major competitors. Orions were the staff favorites.

First of all, you can actually put 35 quarts into an Orion 35 quart cooler, as opposed to some competitors’s products. Second, the coolers have steel hardware where appropriate, and weight saving aluminum in other spots. I like the bottle openers at every corner. The carrying handles are comfortable to use. All coolers at this price point seem to keep ice about as well as one other, so it’s these little touches the differentiate the best.

I have one complaint with several Orion 35s I have used. Sometimes it is very difficult to open the lid. (Hydraulic adhesion?) Sometimes you can pop the lid open with no issue, other times you need a screwdriver to break the seal. I’ve never experienced this in the larger Orions. Jackson, please come up with a solution.

Overall, I think the Orion core series is the best value in coolers. Period.

Best cooler on the market. The buckle locks are the game changer. My wife hates all the other rubber strap coolers.

Really nice cooler. I like how the handles are flush with the front of the cooler so they don't catch on anything and having a bottle opener on every corner is pretty handy. This cooler keeps ice better than any other cooler I have had and, I really like the coolers as well. I highly recommend this product.

The 35 is the perfect small cooler for me! Great combination of storage and not too large for the outside. Keeps ice for days - family of 5 and use it as a day college for lunches - large enough to handle food and water for the clan!