Permasteel 80 Quart Party Cooler - Rolling Patio Ice Chest

Our review of the Permasteel 80 Quart Party Cooler finds it best suited to homeowners and hosts who want a large, sturdy patio cooler that looks like furniture and keeps drinks cold for extended gatherings. The single biggest reason to buy is its combination of generous capacity and long ice retention: it holds up to 110 12-oz cans or 50 bottles and, when used with ice packs and cold cubes, can keep beverages chilled for up to 36 hours. Assembly is straightforward, and the oak wood style gives it a more finished look than a typical plastic chest.

Key Features

• Large 80-Quart Capacity: Offers space for up to 110 12-oz cans or 50 bottles with room left for ice, so hosts do fewer refill trips during parties.
• Long Ice Retention: Maintains cold temperatures for up to 36 hours when combined with ice packs and cold cubes, making it useful for weekend events and day-long outdoor use.
• Removable Hinged Lid: The fully removable, fold-back lid enables quick access to drinks and makes loading and unloading easier.
• Easy Assembly: Simple setup in about 10-15 minutes means minimal time between unboxing and hosting your first gathering.
• Built-in Extras: Integrated bottle opener, cap catcher, drain plug and a bottom shelf add convenience and storage without extra accessories.
• Rolling Design: Wheels and handles let one person move the cooler around the patio or deck even when it is full.

Who It's For

The Permasteel 80 Quart Party Cooler is ideal for backyard entertainers, patio owners and anyone who wants a cooler that doubles as outdoor furniture. It works well for small to medium gatherings, tailgates, or a day at the beach where a rugged chest with long cooling performance is needed.

People who need a compact, lightweight personal cooler or who prefer a soft-sided portable cooler should look elsewhere; this is a larger, more substantial ice chest designed to stay in place for events and to be moved occasionally using its wheels and handles.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Excellent capacity that reduces trips to the kitchen during parties.
• Strong ice retention when used with cold packs and cubes keeps drinks chilled for many hours.
• Sturdy construction and attractive oak style that looks like patio furniture.
• Convenient extras such as a drain plug, bottle opener and bottom shelf improve usability.

Cons

• It is a substantial piece of equipment and not as convenient as a small personal cooler for solo use.
• The decorative wood style is a finish only; buyers expecting solid wood construction should note it is a styled patio cooler.

Specifications

Our Verdict

The Permasteel 80 Quart Party Cooler is a practical choice for hosts who want a large, durable cooler that looks at home on a patio and keeps beverages cold through long events. Its capacity, useful extras and easy assembly make it good value for outdoor entertaining, provided you accept a bulkier, furniture-style cooler rather than a minimal portable option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many drinks will it hold?
The cooler holds up to 110 12-oz cans or about 50 bottles with room for ice.

How long do drinks stay cold?
When used with ice packs and cold cubes the cooler can keep drinks chilled for up to 36 hours under typical conditions.

Is it easy to move when full?
Yes, the cooler has wheels and handles that allow one person to roll it across a patio or deck, though it is substantial when fully loaded.