TBH - I was nervous to order the cooler due to all of the negative reviews about the latch.  After careful consideration and checking other brands, I decided to just give this cooler a shot.  I'll really only be using it for backyard bbq's and the like...won't be super hard on it and probably will hardly ever actually lock the thing.  Knowing the Coleman brand and that the MUCH less expensive coolers keep my drinks cold throughout a party, I'm sure this will be juuuuuust fine.

I love the vintage styling...when you spend time on your garden, hanging edison bulb strings lights, keeping the patio clean, choosing nice patio furniture - why mess it up with an eyesore of a cooler that EVERYONE will be using when you have company?  Maybe if you're having a rager of Natty Ice, you can get by with a cheaper cooler, but if you're doing a craft beer and infused sparkling water, toss 'em in a nice cooler like this one!