Great Cooler!

I recently was sent the new DSG Victory 65 Quart Hard Cooler with Wheels from Dick’s Sporting Goods. When I took this cooler out for the first time, I quickly realized that this cooler has a lot of great features that make up this cooler. The first thing I noticed was that this is a very well-made quality cooler. It looks and feels like a very durable high-end cooler. The external dimensions are 37.6 inches high by 29.6 inches wide and 53.6 inches long. When empty it weighs 30 pounds and can hold 67 pounds of ice when full. I was able to pack this cooler with ice and drinks for an afternoon outside in the woods with my dog. The ice stayed cold all day and we still had plenty of ice left in the cooler after day three. This must be because of the thick foam insulation and the heavy-duty gasket seal on the lid. Also, the locking mechanisms on the front of the cooler ensured that the lid was tightly closed making sure that everything remained cold. The cooler itself is very easy to maneuver. The swing up handle and dual wheels makes it simple to haul the cooler from the garage to the backyard or to the back of my truck. The swing up handle is extremely well made and the textured handles ensured a sturdy and nonslip grip every time I moved the cooler. Even when fully loaded with ice it still can move with ease. When using the cooler, I never found the dual locking mechanisms tough to use like I have on other coolers. They seemed very well made and integrated flawlessly into the overall cooler design. In fact, hearing them lock in place when I closed the cooler gave me piece of mind that my drinks would stay cold. The placement of the metal bottle opener is in the perfect place for ease of use. After I was done with the cooler the cap for the drain plug easily unscrewed and the cooler drained fast. The cap on the drain is also well made and I am sure that it will stay in place for the life of the cooler and not snap off like what has happened to many other brand name coolers that I have used. All in all, this cooler will come highly recommended from me. It is everything I want in a high-end cooler. It has earned a permanent place in my backyard for cookouts and at the campsite for keeping our food and drinks cold and safe. Best of all it is made in the USA.

I was able to test the new DSG Victory 65 quart Cooler with Wheels from Dick’s Sporting Goods as part of a promotion. My first and overall thoughts on the cooler is that it seems to be build very well and heavy duty as expected from a cooler of this caliber. The wheels and extended handle of this cooler make it extremely nice to move around as I have other cooler this size and once filled, they get heavy. Unfortunately, I received this cooler in the middle of a cold spell and could not run it through its places in warm or hot weather, so I tested it for ice retention in the house. The cooler did very well and held up to other coolers of this caliber. If you are looking for a well built cooler in the 65 quart range I would highly recommend this cooler as I think you will be happy with it.

Very Well Built Cooler With Great Ice Retention

I was fortunate enough to be sent the DSG Victory 65 Quart Hard Cooler with Wheels by Dick's Sporting Goods prior to it's release for testing and an honest review. Upon delivery of the cooler, I was immediately impressed with how well built it is. The cooler weighs about 31 pounds empty so it's light enough for a single person to move around while feeling incredibly sturdy. I stood on top of the cooler and it supported my weight (225 pounds) with zero flex or concerns about breaking it. The latches are very easy to operate while still feeling like a secure latch, so much so that my 4 year old was able to get drinks out by himself. There is a bottle opener built in in metal latch in the middle with an option to padlock your cooler shut. The side handles are a little narrow and don't give quite as much space to grip the cooler as I would like which makes it a little difficult to lift when it's fully loaded. The wheels and handle are a very nice addition to help move around the cooler since it can easily weigh almost 100 pounds fully loaded. I decided to put the cooler's claim of 8 days of ice retention to the test and it passed with flying colors. Here in Central Florida, the temperatures during my test were in the low 80's each day of the test and the cooler was left outside receiving full sun for about 5 hours of the day and shade for the remaining 5-6 hours. I did not pre-chill the cooler. I used 40 pounds of ice, a few sodas and a hot dog to keep track of food temperatures. With opening the cooler a few times a day to take pictures, check temps and simulate normal use, the cooler finally lost it's last ice cube after 8 and a half days but the insulation was able to maintain food safe temperatures on the hot dog until the next day. I was very impressed with the cooler's performance and it will be my go-to for all future outings.

Awesome Cooler, Made Is The Usa!

I got lucky and was picked as one of the first people to review the new Victory 65 wheeled cooler from DSG, so I decided to take it up north with my father in law to our 10 acre camp in Baldwin, Mi to check on everything and start to get ready for spring. The DSG Victory 65 fit nicely on my suv's hitch carrier, and looks pretty cool riding there. Seems like it is very sturdy without anything I can see that would break or get damaged. The latches work great and are easy to use. The wheels worked well even in frozen snow. Also, for a cooler this size it isn't too heavy like some others I have lifted. I didn't get to test the Ice retention as you can see from the pictures, spring has not yet arrived in Baldwin, Mi like it has down here in the SW part of the state. There are two things about this cooler that set it apart from many premium coolers, first, the wheels don't take any space from inside, it has a nice clean rectangular shape, and second, the Victory 65 is made in the USA, which is awesome! Overall, this is a really solidly built cooler that I expect to use for years and years. Thank you DSG; Steve Moss 2 Attachments • Scanned by Gmail

Great Cooler!

I am really impressed with this cooler! I especially love the built-in bottle opener (one less thing to pack for a trip!) and the sunken area by the drain opening – to better collect melted ice. The latches lock in place easily and the rubber gasket provides a secure seal. The wheels roll smoothly, even when the cooler is full and heavy. It kept my items super cold for much longer than I expected. This will be my new go to cooler for all our family camping trips! Of note, I am a paid endorser and have received free products.