The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Chilly bin recommendation? https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:32:36 +0000 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:53:18 +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=136603 <![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[Chilly bin recommendation? : I think most people would agree...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136603&PID=1837624&title=chilly-bin-recommendation#1837624 Author: MB
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Posted: 13 Mar 2024 at 7:53am

I think most people would agree that Icey-Tek and Dometic are the better end of the market. Both have split compartment options, but not wheels as far as I know. Wheels on chilly bins can be a pain in the arse if travelling any distance. I'd consider a separate cart for activities like surfcasting.  ]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:53:18 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136603&PID=1837624&title=chilly-bin-recommendation#1837624 <![CDATA[Chilly bin recommendation? : Hi all, I’m jsut adding to this...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136603&PID=1837623&title=chilly-bin-recommendation#1837623 Author: LBM
Subject: 136603
Posted: 13 Mar 2024 at 2:49am

Hi all, I’m jsut adding to this subject regards to the best chilli bin. Any recommendations on a chilli bin with conpartments and wheels? I want one I can put bait, store fish and my lunch without getting mixed lol lmk!]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 02:49:45 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136603&PID=1837623&title=chilly-bin-recommendation#1837623 <![CDATA[Chilly bin recommendation? : and if you buy him a big ice box,...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136603&PID=1824661&title=chilly-bin-recommendation#1824661 Author: Steps
Subject: 136603
Posted: 04 Apr 2022 at 8:34am

and if you buy him a big ice box, next year you need to buy him a boat to accommodate the big esky

Down side to that is could be limited what boat.Wink
My post above was made on the basis I wanted a much bigger bin for West coast..At the same time so will fit in the cabin floor length ways but still enable getting to side cupboard where spare jumper battery, emergency block life jackets etc are held.
 It was a matter of going thru external sizes of different brands, rather than preference of best brand.
Ended up with a Grand Pacific.
Not a top of line
 In saying that we go on road trips, no route plan. Bin gets used for the frozen foods one end, cheese milk other. A as many plastic ice blocks packed in between. After about 3 days , then have room to throw in a bag ice.  Maybe not the longest, most efficient, but right size and works
]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:34:43 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136603&PID=1824661&title=chilly-bin-recommendation#1824661 <![CDATA[Chilly bin recommendation? : and if you buy him a big ice box,...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136603&PID=1824644&title=chilly-bin-recommendation#1824644 Author: RockCrashing
Subject: 136603
Posted: 03 Apr 2022 at 6:26pm

and if you buy him a big ice box, next year you need to buy him a boat to accommodate the big esky Wink]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:26:55 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136603&PID=1824644&title=chilly-bin-recommendation#1824644 <![CDATA[Chilly bin recommendation? : End of the day hubby will know...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136603&PID=1824643&title=chilly-bin-recommendation#1824643 Author: Steps
Subject: 136603
Posted: 03 Apr 2022 at 6:02pm

End of the day hubby will know how big, what dimensions, and just how long will need to keep things chilled.. a day or a week..
I suggest that you throw him in the car and go thru smart marine burnscos on a gear buy.. then take him over to the bins and say " now choose exactly what you want for your birthday"

And I would not be surprised if it is not what you think he would like.

Then if a bit of the 'budget ' left over  " now choose a nice little chilly bin to put gear, bait  etc in"

]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:02:38 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136603&PID=1824643&title=chilly-bin-recommendation#1824643 <![CDATA[Chilly bin recommendation? : I highly recommend the Gasmate...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136603&PID=1824627&title=chilly-bin-recommendation#1824627 Author: Crochet Cast
Subject: 136603
Posted: 02 Apr 2022 at 11:00pm

I highly recommend the Gasmate onesGasmate 56 L

They tie dow nicely and can still open the lid. Mine is 8 years old and still going strong]]> Sat, 02 Apr 2022 23:00:32 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136603&PID=1824627&title=chilly-bin-recommendation#1824627 <![CDATA[Chilly bin recommendation? : The above Dometic coolers look...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136603&PID=1824595&title=chilly-bin-recommendation#1824595 Author: Fish Addict
Subject: 136603
Posted: 01 Apr 2022 at 2:53pm

The above Dometic coolers look smart however if the primary purpose is to hold fish my preference would be a cooler that is longer with less height. This allows the fish to lie flat rather the curled up against the sides. ]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:53:26 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136603&PID=1824595&title=chilly-bin-recommendation#1824595 <![CDATA[Chilly bin recommendation? : For this purpose i would recommend...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136603&PID=1824593&title=chilly-bin-recommendation#1824593 Author: RockCrashing
Subject: 136603
Posted: 01 Apr 2022 at 2:17pm

For this purpose i would recommend something small, up to 50l+ max
If its a one day charter's the skipper most likely will ask you to leave it behind in the vehicle.
Most charter capt will say "we have adequate ice box and you don't need this on the boat, its cramped as it is"
If its small, nice looking ice box with lots of beer stickers on it the capt will look another way LOL
Seriously, 50l+
Smart Marine 
Burnsco
Hunting&Fishing
Marine Deals.
Personally i don't like any metal components in ice box.  
Btw. i just seen it in Marine Deals very nice, but very small 33l new colour Dometic  





or maybe Mango colour ? Wink

]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:17:53 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136603&PID=1824593&title=chilly-bin-recommendation#1824593 <![CDATA[Chilly bin recommendation? : For a reasonable size and function...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136603&PID=1824592&title=chilly-bin-recommendation#1824592 Author: wayno
Subject: 136603
Posted: 01 Apr 2022 at 2:02pm

For a reasonable size and function I can recommend the Ridge Rider from Supercheap Auto.

Does a good job keeping ice frozen and not too bulky.
The only downside to mine is one of the plastic handles cracked, but I removed both and fitted rope through electrical conduit bends to make new handles, does the trick well

Edit: 2nd photo added to show handles, and the ice in bin has been there since 7am yesterday.

]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:02:16 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136603&PID=1824592&title=chilly-bin-recommendation#1824592 <![CDATA[Chilly bin recommendation? : 95L UVX Xtreme Marine Cooler by...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136603&PID=1824588&title=chilly-bin-recommendation#1824588 Author: jac
Subject: 136603
Posted: 01 Apr 2022 at 11:08am

95L UVX Xtreme Marine Cooler by Coleman

Not as bulky and heavy as icey tek and keeps ice longer in my experience.
I have both.

Will fit plenty of snapper and a decent Kingie if you head and tail it]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:08:57 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136603&PID=1824588&title=chilly-bin-recommendation#1824588