The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Ice Box feedback https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:23:05 +0000 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 11:36:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=114551 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Ice Box feedback : Icey tek for me too. Holds a bag...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114551&PID=1602149&title=ice-box-feedback#1602149 Author: Devon
Subject: 114551
Posted: 01 Dec 2015 at 11:36am

Icey tek for me too. Holds a bag of ice for 3-5 days and thats after dropping it and cracking the insulating panel at one end. 
Dog chewed off the latches, no problem ordered more. Dog then chewed off the handles, no problem ordered more.
And it seems to be easier to get the stench out of it compared to my other bins.. Confused 
]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2015 11:36:45 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114551&PID=1602149&title=ice-box-feedback#1602149 <![CDATA[Ice Box feedback : Forgot to mention my comments...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114551&PID=1602033&title=ice-box-feedback#1602033 Author: fishowin
Subject: 114551
Posted: 30 Nov 2015 at 7:49pm

Forgot to mention my comments are based on using salt ice, not normal party ice.]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2015 19:49:25 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114551&PID=1602033&title=ice-box-feedback#1602033 <![CDATA[Ice Box feedback : Consumer did a test on chilly...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114551&PID=1601938&title=ice-box-feedback#1601938 Author: cauthen
Subject: 114551
Posted: 30 Nov 2015 at 12:35pm

Consumer did a test on chilly bins . Largest they tested was 70L . Techniice was clear on top with Icey-Tek only scoring ok , I own a Icey-Tek based on advise given here.]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2015 12:35:35 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114551&PID=1601938&title=ice-box-feedback#1601938 <![CDATA[Ice Box feedback : I have a 113L Everest for H&amp;F....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114551&PID=1601919&title=ice-box-feedback#1601919 Author: MikeAqua
Subject: 114551
Posted: 30 Nov 2015 at 11:00am

I have a 113L Everest for H&F.  It won't freeze anything, but it will keep things frozen for couple of days with salt ice.

Things that I find helpful.

1) If it's warm give it a rinse out with cold water before adding ice and food/bait. 
(For long trips I use a bag of ice to pre-cool the bin).
2) Little rubber feet minimise contact with the deck and prevent sliding.
3) Keep out of sun when not in use (a wet towel over the top helps).
4) Try and open infrequently.
5) If using fresh water ice, drain melt water twice per day via the drain plug.
]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2015 11:00:08 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114551&PID=1601919&title=ice-box-feedback#1601919 <![CDATA[Ice Box feedback : Cheers guys I hadn&#039;t really...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114551&PID=1601903&title=ice-box-feedback#1601903 Author: Bigfishbob
Subject: 114551
Posted: 30 Nov 2015 at 9:54am

Cheers guys I hadn't really been too concerned about how long the ice lasts, like most I'm more concerned about having Ice after a max of a couple of days. But it would be nice to come home after a 3 day trip with left over bait still frozen.

Icey Tek sounds like a clear winner.
]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2015 09:54:08 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114551&PID=1601903&title=ice-box-feedback#1601903 <![CDATA[Ice Box feedback : I have a 160l long iceytek on...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114551&PID=1601858&title=ice-box-feedback#1601858 Author: fishowin
Subject: 114551
Posted: 29 Nov 2015 at 10:00pm

I have a 160l long iceytek on our camping trailer. Get it more than half filled for $10 at Onehunga, and by the end of the trip (3 days later) theres heaps of ice to chuck out. This is with heaps of opening and closing.

Got a smaller one for the boat (i think 70 or 90l) and that was chock full of ice for our 3 day fishing camp at Anglers. Stayed frozen the whole trip.

Ice last ages in Iceytek.
]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2015 22:00:29 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114551&PID=1601858&title=ice-box-feedback#1601858 <![CDATA[Ice Box feedback : I did a lot of research when I...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114551&PID=1601838&title=ice-box-feedback#1601838 Author: AndreA
Subject: 114551
Posted: 29 Nov 2015 at 8:32pm

I did a lot of research when I upgraded my chilly bin it was around when FCO was having there closing down sale.I didn't like the look of the ones they had way over priced(even with there so called 50% off sale price) for what they were.I think there are other factors to think about rather than just how long ice will last.Most decent brand chilly bins the ice will last a few days or longer if you don't open them very often or not @ all.
To me the other things to consider were the carry handles,latches & hinges & for those reasons I got the Icey Tek.Probaly the feature that I liked about the Icey Tek was the plastic covered rope carry handles for 2 reasons easy to grip(especially when loaded up & lifting off the boat)& the fact I could replace them if they ever needed to be replaced.
So my vote for Icey Tek well worth the Money.Maybe one day when bored this summer I might test how long Ice will last in it.]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2015 20:32:34 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114551&PID=1601838&title=ice-box-feedback#1601838 <![CDATA[Ice Box feedback : I have one of the smart marine...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114551&PID=1601830&title=ice-box-feedback#1601830 Author: Gareth15765
Subject: 114551
Posted: 29 Nov 2015 at 8:13pm

I have one of the smart marine ones and to he honest I am very impressed with it I have 7 coke bottles in freezer which fills the base of bin and it will last a week to 10 days duckshooting or easy 4 days in summer on boat in the sun opened regularly
at one point I spilled some water in there and the bottles froze it to the base of bin mine is 70 litre but I can only recommend them

http://https://www.smartmarine.co.nz/products/refrigeration-boating/ice-boxes/52308/130-litre-heavy-duty-polyethylene-icebox-chilly-bi/details/

]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2015 20:13:38 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114551&PID=1601830&title=ice-box-feedback#1601830 <![CDATA[Ice Box feedback : the best bin i have is from insulated...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114551&PID=1601828&title=ice-box-feedback#1601828 Author: Sambosi
Subject: 114551
Posted: 29 Nov 2015 at 7:58pm

the best bin i have is from insulated panel, which while quite bulky outperforms all the plastic fantastics hands down.

a few bags of salt ice and it will stay frozen and freeze whatever else is in there

funnily enough mine that is sitting in the corner would be about the length you are looking for but probably a lot more volume nearer 200 litre
]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2015 19:58:27 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114551&PID=1601828&title=ice-box-feedback#1601828 <![CDATA[Ice Box feedback : bob, most bins i&#039;ve seen...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114551&PID=1601809&title=ice-box-feedback#1601809 Author: CanadianJohn
Subject: 114551
Posted: 29 Nov 2015 at 6:05pm

bob, most bins i've seen in the 100-150 L range are closer to the 100cm length. ]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2015 18:05:49 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114551&PID=1601809&title=ice-box-feedback#1601809