Quick Summary
The Hi Gear 45 Litre Cooler is a spacious wheeled electric cool box for keeping food and drinks chilled during camping trips, travel, picnics and long car journeys.
What This Product Is Used For
The Hi Gear 45 Litre Cooler is used for keeping food and drinks chilled while travelling, camping, attending festivals, enjoying picnics or heading away on staycations. It can be powered from a 12V in car socket or a 240V mains socket, making it useful both on the road and at your destination. Compared with a standard cool bag, this electric cool box offers a sturdier protective shell, a larger 45 litre capacity and powered cooling when connected. Users choose it over simpler options because it gives more space, better transport features and flexible power options.
Who This Product Is Best Suited To
This product is best suited to users who travel with food and drinks and want a practical cooler that is easier to move when full. It suits campers, families, festival visitors, picnic users and people taking longer car journeys who want cold storage that can be used from the car or mains power.
Key Benefits at a Glance
• 45 litre capacity gives plenty of space for food and drinks
• 12V in car power makes it useful for long journeys
• 240V mains power helps keep items cool at your destination
• Durable wheels and pull out handle make transport easier
• Wipe clean interior and exterior keep maintenance simple
• Sturdy exterior helps protect contents better than a soft cool bag
• Lid cable storage keeps the 12V and 240V leads neat and reliable
Pros and Cons
Pros
• Spacious design makes it useful for camping, travel and family days out
• Wheeled base and handle make carrying heavy contents less awkward
• Dual power options add convenience at home, in the car or on site
Cons
• Cooling performance depends on the outside temperature
• Larger 45 litre size may need more boot or storage space than a small cool bag
Real World Performance and Day to Day Use
In real world use, the Hi Gear 45 Litre Cooler is designed for trips where a soft cool bag may not offer enough space or protection. The 45 litre capacity gives room for food and drinks, while the durable wheels and pull out handle make it more manageable when moving between the car, campsite, picnic area or festival pitch.
The main buyer worries are cooling performance, portability and cleaning. This model helps reduce those concerns by cooling items to 20°C below the outside temperature when plugged into a power source, while also keeping items chilled for approximately 24 hours when unplugged. The wipe clean interior and exterior make it easier to maintain after outdoor use, and the sturdy outer body helps protect contents from being squashed.
Choose this if you want a spacious electric cool box with wheels, 12V car power and 240V mains power.
Skip this if you only need a small lightweight cool bag for short trips.
Why We Like This Product
The YPC Team likes this because it gives campers and travellers a practical way to keep food and drinks chilled without relying on a soft bag. It helps avoid the buyer mistake of choosing a cooler that becomes awkward to carry when full, and it reduces regret for users who want both car and mains power rather than one limited option.
Comparisons With Similar Systems
Compared with electric cool box for camping
Better when
You want a 45 litre capacity, wheels, handle, 12V car power and 240V mains power
Alternative better when
You need a smaller cooler for light day trips with fewer items
Compared with cool bag for picnics
Better when
You want powered cooling, a sturdy exterior and easier transport with wheels
Alternative better when
You need the lightest possible option for carrying by hand
Alternatives Worth Considering
Standard cool bag
Compact electric cool box
Passive hard cooler
Car fridge
Insulated picnic bag
Camping fridge
Tips for Getting the Best Performance
Plug the cool box in before longer journeys when possible so it can keep contents chilled during travel. Use the 12V in car socket while driving and the 240V mains socket when you have access to mains power. Pack chilled items into the box rather than warm items for better results. Keep the lid closed as much as possible to help retain cool air. Clean the interior and exterior after use so it stays fresh for the next trip. Store the power leads in the lid cable storage to keep them tidy.
Full Technical Specification
Brand
Hi Gear
Product Type
Electric cool box
Capacity
45 litres
Colour
Grey
Power Options
12V in car socket and 240V mains socket
Powered Cooling Performance
Keeps items at 20°C below the outside temperature
Unplugged Cooling
Keeps items chilled for approximately 24 hours
Handle
Integrated pull out handle
Wheels
Durable wheels
Exterior
Durable and sturdy wipe clean exterior
Interior
Wipe clean interior
Cable Storage
Storage in the lid for both 240V and 12V leads
Use
Camping, travel, picnics, festivals, long car journeys and staycations
Box Contents
• Hi Gear 45 Litre Electric Cool Box
• 12V lead
• 240V lead
Buyer’s Guide
Buy this if you want easier chilled storage with stronger portability for camping, travel and family trips.
Do not buy this if a smaller cool bag would be simpler and safer for short lightweight days out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hi Gear 45 Litre Cooler used for?
Hi Gear 45 Litre Cooler is used for keeping food and drinks chilled during camping, travel, picnics, festivals and long car journeys.
How much can the Hi Gear electric cool box hold?
Hi Gear electric cool box has a 45 litre capacity.
Can this cool box be used in a car?
This electric cool box can be powered from a 12V in car socket.
Can it be used from mains power?
The Hi Gear 45 Litre Cooler can also be powered from a 240V mains socket.
How cool does it keep items when plugged in?
The camping cool box keeps items at 20°C below the outside temperature when connected to a power source.
How long does it stay cool when unplugged?
The cool box should keep items chilled for approximately 24 hours when unplugged.
Is the Hi Gear 45 Litre Cooler easy to move?
The electric cool box has durable wheels and a pull out handle to make transport easier.
Is this cooler easy to clean?
The cooler has a wipe clean exterior and interior, making it easier to maintain after use.
Does it have cable storage?
The lid includes convenient storage for both the 240V and 12V leads.
Is this better than a standard cool bag?
The Hi Gear cooler offers powered cooling, a sturdy exterior and a 45 litre capacity, while a standard cool bag is lighter and simpler for short trips.
