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Cool boxes from 12 to 32 litres, with or without a 12V connection (the 12V cool box) and supplied as standard with 2 cooling elements. Portable, sturdy and reusable, for travel, transport, events and mobile care. Available directly from stock.

Since 1972

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Buy cool boxes: portable cooling, with or without power

A cool box (also called a coolbox) keeps food, drinks or temperature-sensitive products cool where there is no fixed refrigeration. Our cool boxes come in two versions: a passive cool box that you fill with cooling elements, and an electric cool box with a 12V connection for the car, van or camper. All models come as standard with two 400 gram cooling elements and have a handle that locks the lid, so the contents stay safe and cool during transport.

Passive or electric (12V)?

Passive cool box

A sturdy, insulated box that you keep cool with the supplied cooling elements or extra gel packs. No power needed, no noise: fill it, add the cooling elements and you are done. Suitable for a few hours up to a day of cooling, depending on the outside temperature and how full you pack. Suitable for picnics, beach days, engineers on site and short chilled trips. Available from the compact 12L cool box to the spacious 32L.

Electric cool box (12V)

The 12V cool box, also called a 12 volt cool box, plugs into the 12V socket (cigarette lighter) in your car, van or camper. As long as there is power, the contents stay actively cooled, suitable for longer trips and carrying temperature-sensitive cargo. The supplied cooling elements serve as reserve capacity when the engine is off, so your box keeps cooling passively too. Available in 12L, 26L and 32L with a 12 volt connection.

Which size do you need?

The cool boxes come in several sizes, from a compact 12 litre box that fits behind the car seat or in a bike bag, to a spacious 32 litre box with room for several bottles and food items. Choose a size that suits what you are bringing and the space available. For the best result, freeze the cooling elements completely beforehand and pack the box as full as possible: less empty space means longer cooling.

What are cool boxes used for?

  • On the road and leisure. Picnics, beach days, camping and road trips, cool drinks and snacks wherever you are.
  • Mobile work and care. Engineers, home care and field staff who need chilled products or medication on location.
  • Transport of temperature-sensitive products. Suitable for safely carrying medicines and other products that need a constant temperature.
  • Events and markets. A practical cooling solution where no fixed refrigeration is available.

Shipping larger or chilled consignments?

If you do not want to carry products but ship them chilled, look at our cooling boxes and coolants. Not sure which solution fits your situation? Our specialists are glad to think along with you.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a passive and an electric (12V) cooler?
A passive cool box stays cool with the supplied cooling elements or gel packs and needs no power. An electric cool box (the 12V cool box) connects to the 12V socket in your car or camper and cools actively as long as power is available. The 12V models also come with cooling elements, so they keep cooling passively when the engine is off.
How do I connect a 12V cool box in the car?
Plug the 12-volt cool box into the 12V socket (cigarette lighter) of your car, van or camper. The box then starts cooling actively straight away. Note: do not leave the box switched on for too long when the engine is off, to spare the battery. The included cooling elements will then keep the contents cool.
Are the cooler boxes supplied with gel packs?
Yes, all cool boxes come standard with two 400-gram gel packs. Freeze them completely in advance for the best cooling performance.
How long does a cooler stay cold?
That depends on the size, the number of gel packs, the outside temperature, and how fully you pack it. A well-filled box with frozen gel packs keeps the contents cool for several hours up to a day. An electric 12V cool box continues cooling as long as it is connected to power. Packing it more fully with less empty space extends the cooling time.
What size cooler box should I choose?
Choose based on what you need to bring and the available space. The compact 12L cool box fits behind a car seat or in a bicycle bag; the 32L offers room for multiple bottles and food items. Intermediate sizes of 25 and 26 liters sit in between.
Can I use a cooler box for medicines?
Yes, the cooler boxes are suitable for transporting temperature-sensitive products such as medicines, provided you use enough frozen gel packs. For strictly controlled pharmaceutical transport with temperature monitoring, we additionally recommend our coolants and data loggers.

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