I bought this cooler over a year ago, I do like the fact that it keeps ice for 4-5 days living in southern AZ. I do keep the cooler covered with a blanket when we are camping. A good cooler for the AZ. Heat. Now I would like to get the smaller Lifetime cooler for drinks. Thanks Lifetime for all your help in designing a cooler for AZ. heat. I don’t have to buy ice as much as the other coolers.