I have had this cooler for over a year and use it about ten days a month in the hot southern VA weather. It works very well. If you precool it and load it with cold food and drinks it will retain ice for 4-5 days in 90 deg weather. It's a pretty tough design. Only thing I'm not a fan of the rope handles but they are strong. Also, they do stand behind their products with a great warranty and someone will respond when you contact them. Just can't beat the performance and quality at the cost point of these coolers. Great value.