OutdoorGearLab

The Dometic CFX3 45 is a seriously impressive powered cooler that's convenient to use, rugged enough for just about every adventure, and designed to keep things cool and fresh under nearly any circumstance. This particular model is the updated version of another Dometic model we've loved for years. Some of our favorite upgrades include a better-designed interior, a streamlined app, and extra features like the ability to handle inclines of up to 30 degrees. With two internal baskets &#40;one of which has a removable divider&#41;, the CFX3 has the organizational capacity and the convenient dimensions to fit all the items you might want to bring &mdash; from a carton of eggs to a bottle of champagne. The internal light faces backward, a drain allows for easy cleaning, a single USB port on the front makes charging your device easy, and the simplified app will alert you if the lid is left open for longer than 3 minutes. It's one of the quietest models we tested and gets the coldest. There's so much we love about this powered cooler.
While it doesn't have an "Eco" mode, like many of its competitors do, the Dometic CFX3 has three battery levels that change how long the cooling cycle runs to conserve your precious electrical juice. It also draws just 50.7 Watts while cooling &#40;even to subzero temperatures&#41;, which is on the lower end of average among models we tested. Though many features have been tweaked and updated in this latest model, both the AC and DC cords are still barely over 6 feet long, which feels rather short in our vehicles. It's also one of the most expensive models we tested. But for the impressive performance, rugged durability, and hard-to-understate convenience, the CFX3 is the best we've tested, and worth the investment for serious camping and van living.
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This was one of the lightest coolers we tested, making it great for a shorter day trip or picnic. It has a clever little hatch opening on the lid, so it’s easy to quickly grab a drink without having to unzip the entire lid. The two downsides were the zipper sometimes got caught on the fabric and a little bit of the meltwater leaked when the cooler got jostled.

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