I have 3 big name ice chests from three well known manufacturers. But, you can never have too many ice chests! With that said, I ordered this one.This cooler is bulletproof. It is extremely well constructed, very heavy duty, and there has been a lot of attention to detail. It is heavy, but comparable to my other high end coolers (that are smaller). The performance surpasses those other high end coolers as well, keeping the contents cold for hours in the Texas heat. Finally, the built in bottle opener, cutting board, and dry basket (additional charges/ options on my other high end coolers) are a very nice addition. I can't say enough about the cooler. I highly recommend it!