CAMPING GEAR | 10 Of The Best Passive Camping Cool Boxes 2025
Are you wondering what the best camping cool boxes for 2025 are? We’ve updated our super popular round-up of 10 of the best passive UK camping cool boxes, for Spring and Summer 2025.
Planning your next camping trip or outdoor adventure? Taking along the right camping cool box can make all the difference. In this guide, we highlight some of the best passive camping coolers and ice boxes to keep your food and drinks cold and fresh, whether you’re camping, picnicking, or enjoying a day at the beach.
With options to suit every budget and need, our top passive cooler picks ensure you can chill out in style, no matter where your journey takes you. Dive in and discover the perfect cool box for your next trip!
1. Yeti Tundra 65 Firefly Yellow Cool Box
- Size: 65LT
- Performance: Keeps contents cold for up to 5 days
- Best for: Longer camping trips
- Expect to pay: around £350
2. Igloo BMX 25QT Cool Box
- Size: 25QT / 23LT
- Performance: Keeps contents cold for up to 4-5 days
- Best for: Those short on space
- Expect to pay: around £95-£160
What is a passive cool box?
A passive cool box, also commonly referred to as a cool box, cooler, passive cooler or ice box, is a portable container designed to keep food and drinks cool without the use of electricity or active cooling systems. Passive cool boxes typically rely on insulation and cooling agents such as ice packs or ice blocks to maintain a low temperature inside the container.
3. Coleman Xtreme Cooler – 26LT
- Size: 26LT
- Performance: Keeps contents cold for 3 days
- Best for: Shorter camping trips
- Expect to pay: around £65 – £85
4. Coleman Convoy Cool Box – 66LT
- Size: 66LT
- Performance: Keeps ice for 5 days
- Best for: Family campers
- Expect to pay: around £160 – £200
5. Yeti Tundra Haul Lime Cool Box
- Size: 50LT
- Performance: Keeps contents cold for several days
- Best for: When only the best will do
- Expect to pay: around £425
6. Outwell Fulmar 60LT Cool Box
- Size: 60LT
- Performance: Keeps ice for up to 5 days
- Best for: Family campers
- Expect to pay: around £75.00 – £128
7. Yeti Tundra 45Qt Cooler
- Size: 45Qt
- Performance: Keeps ice for up to 5 days+
- Best for: Long-term camping investment
- Expect to pay: around £290-£350
8. Vango Pinnacle Wheelie Cool Box 57L
- Size: 57LT
- Performance: Keeps ice for up to 3.5 days
- Best for: Family campers seeking great value
- Expect to pay: £70 – £106
9. Dometic Patrol 55 Insulated ice chest Orchid 54 L
- Size: 54LT
- Performance: Keeps ice for several days
- Best for: Aesthetics & performance
- Expect to pay: Around £375.00
10. Nomad Extreme Plus 47L Cool Box
- Size: 47LT
- Performance: Keeps ice for 2 days and chills food for up to 7 days
- Best for: Style-conscious campers
- Expect to pay: around £200
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From open water swimming, snowboarding and kayaking to hill walks and meditation, Shell shares her travels and microadventures here on the blog and in various publications she's written for, Shell has a particular interest in promoting wellbeing and the many benefits of nature therapy.
