Rubbermaid Cooler 5 gallon

by Rubbermaid

Product Features

• Rubbermaid coolers feature a drip-resistant spigot and leak-resistant lid. Coolers are insulated to keep water and beverages cold.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19 x 15 x 13 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00002ND6V
• Item model number: 1685
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,417 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #100 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Camp Kitchen > Coolers
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Heavy-duty construction resists dents and corrosion. Extra thick insulation keeps beverage hot or cold. Screw tight insulated lid. Interior lid vent for smooth pouring. Fast flow faucet for easy pouring. Attached cup dispenser bracket. Splash seal helps prevent leaks. Ultraviolet inhibitors to resist fading. Meets OSHA requirements.

Product Description

Heavy-duty construction resists dents and corrosion. Extra thick insulation keeps beverage cold. Screw tight insulated lid. Interior lid vent for smooth pouring. Fast flow faucet for easy pouring. Attached cup dispenser bracket. Splash seal helps prevent leaks. Ultraviolet inhibitors to resist fading. Meets OSHA requirements. Can not be used with hot liquids. Dimensions: 12-1/2"D x 19"H.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes a nice mash tun, February 20, 2011

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D. Lee (NC) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Rubbermaid Cooler 5 gallon (Sports)

Converted this into a mash tun to use in the brewing of beer. It's been used to hold boiling or hot water and has held up well. Slight warping from the heat but not very much. I find it loses around 3-5 degrees F for a one hour mash. It's a little on the small side but big enough.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good product for what you need, October 21, 2009

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Running Man (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Rubbermaid Cooler 5 gallon (Sports)

I purchased three Rubbermaid 5 gallon water coolers for use with our running group. We use them every weekend and haul them all over the place filled with water and/or sports drink. My only complaint is the lids will leak even if they are screwed down correctly and tight if they fall over. If you don't put the lids on right, they will also leak while hauling them about as the liquid splashes inside the container. The lids sometimes take a time or two to screw on correctly as the threads don't always line up correctly the first time. Insulation is ok, about what you'd expect from a cooler like this. All in all, very pleased with the product as it has held up well over the last year of being hauled all over the place. One last thought, make sure you unscrew the lid slightly when you're ready to use as it will sometimes create a vacuum which will keep the spigot from flowing.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars screw top rocks, leaky faucet stinks, August 18, 2010

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T. W. Patton (Southeast US) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Rubbermaid Cooler 5 gallon (Sports)

I simply love the fact that if this cooler gets dumped out of the truck or boat or off the porch, that nothing spills out. The screw-top lid is the most secure of all.

But the problem is with the spigot design. When the rubber "cover" gives out, you've got a leaker. What a bone-head design. I'm going to seal up the spigot hole as I don't use this cooler for water anymore. It was used for that for a couple of years, then became my camping/fishing/truck cooler. Now it is side-lined until I repair (permanently) the leak.

I'll buy Igloo the next time i want one of these type coolers-especially if I want to depend on it as a water cooler. But also note that I'm very hard on coolers.