I'm thinking about the Igloo BMX cooler. Anyone have experience with it?

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This YouTuber fits the Yeti 24 in between the front and back seats in her Forester. You can see the video at around 9:00 in here:

Not sure what the difference is between the Outback and Forester rear legroom is, but it should give you an idea.

 

I haven't measured the exact distance you have between the back of the front seat and the front edge of the back seats, but...it is sizeable. Most small coolers won't have any issue at all fitting back there, such as my ancient Igloo lunchbox/small cooler I periodically put back there. I've also squished all sorts of things in that space.

For areas like this in the car, it's often best to use "squishy" things to get the most use of space. Thus, instead of buying a large, hard-sided cooler - look at getting a soft-sided one. Go to Amazon and type in "soft sided cooler" and you'll have too many choices to choose from. But one like this Coleman works well.

https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-16-Can-Cooler-Removable-Liner/dp/B006HFBQ0K/

 

I like this idea too. America's Test Kitchen rated them a few years ago. It might be worth a look.

 

water containers... I would love to find one that I can use to fill up my water bottles without having to pull it all the way out each time.

maybe something like this water jug with a pump

 

I camp quite a bit and have considered soft coolers but, depending on what exactly you need to keep cold, they can be problematic. I prefer rigid - the Igloo looks like a fine product (hard to go wrong with top picks on Amazon). As for water, I live off roadside springs in the Adirondacks, and it's tough to beat your standard 5 gallon water cooler jug for durability with no plastic taste (polyethylene doesn't cut it for me). They fit easily in the back footwells but can be a bit unwieldy. While I've never tried one, there are battery-powered and manually-operated pumps available which appear to be pretty popular:

https://www.amazon.com/Charging-Automatic-Drinking-Dispenser-Universal/dp/B07HFPC7HB?th=1

 

Coolers: I've both hard shell and collapsible, each has pros / cons based on situation and length of journey, temperature, what is being stored... you might find similar experience, that one is better 'this' time, and the other is bit better suited for 'that' time. Oh, the other thing I do with the soft coolers, I will wrap them inside a fluffy extra large towel / small blanket for extra insulation, then also have that towel / blanket for any other needs later too.

Water containers: I abhor plastic, however glass is heavy, bulky, and breakable... and SS is not much better regarding bulkiness... so I'm considering couple of these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LGNV26V/

and/or

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I fit this Rubbermaid behind the front passenger seat.

 

That looks like the size I carry in the front passenger floor area when I am traveling alone. Do you use that in the rear with the seat back folded down as mentioned in the OP or with it up?

 

I carry two of these in the car, the 10L versions. 1 is always full the other empty, when I go on a trip I'll fill the second one up.

Watercell X (4L to 20L)

They're a great soft option compared to a rigid plastic/steel container, can be rolled up when empty and carried around easily.

 

I am on a cooler testing binge and bought Walmart’s Ozark Trail 26qt cooler.

It fits behind the front passenger seat. Even though you might have to pull the seat forward more than you would like, this cooler can compete with the best of them if you want to max out on performance. Below is a pic of me testing this Ozark cooler with the Otterbox Venture 25, which is a $225 cooler. The Otterbox is way too big to fit behind the passenger seat, has less space inside on top of that, and has only slightly better ice retention.

 

What, no Yeti V series?

 

Nope sorry, I have found coolers that surpass my needs for way less money. Also, Yeti is currently selling a $40 plastic bucket and a separate $30 top for that bucket. That type of thing causes me to avoid a company out of general principle.

 

How does the ozark do with water in it if it’s tipped on its side? Does the top leak? Looks like a good cooler for the money.

 

I was intrigued, and so I went into the garage and tested for leaks (even though I don't particularly need this feature). The cooler is currently in the middle of another test with about 1 galllon of water. I turned it upside down and shook it for about 10 seconds. I did not notice any water come out. Also, some reviewer on Youtube did the same thing and said this cooler beat a comparable Yeti on this test. This test is to be taken with a grain of salt, being that it is dependent on Walmart's quality control. The next same cooler might not hold up.

 

Here is the Walmart cooler with the front passenger seat pulled all the way forward (5” to spare):

 

I also have this cooler and use it in the same spot. Works great. I don’t think you can beat it for the money right now.

 

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well, I can go out in the garage and sell you my 1985 Little Oscar Igloo Cooler,...$100 plus shipping. (its mine so has provenance, like the below listing orange / white , has a large exterior crack for style)

been putting it between a front passenger seat and a rear seat since new.

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Another thing that might be good to show with pictures is with the lid raised when it’s behind the seat. Some people would be ok with not accessing the cooler when it’s sitting there behind the seat, but other people might want to lift the lid, and would want to know how far the seat has to be moved forward to make that happen, etc.

Good pics on that Ozark cooler.

 

I have not taken those pics yet because the cooler is in the middle of an ice retention test. However, I will say the Ozark 26 qt cooler will definitely NOT work well if there is an average-size adult man/woman in the front passenger seat. The 24 qt Rubbermaid cooler I posted above will not even be good in that situation. If space for an adult passenger in the front is a requirement, then I recommend a soft shell cooler or a thinner hard shell cooler. I have not seen any soft shell cooler or thin hard shell cooler that fits my requirements.

 

I travel A LOT with my Outback, and I too wanted a compact cooler/fridge. I wanted one that I could put behind my passenger seat so I could easily access it while driving or if I pulled over to a rest area. I camp in my Outback so I have a variety of camping goodies--Jackery 500 Power station, 100 watts of solar, pressurized tube shower, and my little fridge. I bought a no name brand--JoyTutus off of Amazon and it's worked amazing for my needs.

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Worth a look anyways. Happy adventures!

 

@DesertRoads does the JoyTutus fit flush on the floor? Seems too wide.

 

I move the passenger seat up a little, as it's just me. But it works for me and my liking.

 

I have 2015 Outback. I sometimes solo car camp and wanted a cooler to fit behind passenger seat and also act as a space filler for when I sleep in the back on a foam mattress. I tried a few options and found a couple solutions. For a cheap cooler, the Igloo 48QT marine cooler was cheap and will do the job if you don't need it cool very long. It doesn't have a drain or an insulated top so I filled the top with spray foam to help the insulation. Igloo48qt.

But I wanted a cooler that would keep cold longer so after a bunch of internet searching I ended up with Echosmile 35QT. It is well made, has a drain, 5 day cooler and fits the space. Amazon.com : EchoSmile 35QT White Rotomolded Cooler, 5 Days Portable Ice Chest, Ice Cooler with Built-in Cup Holders, Bottle Openers, and Fish Ruler, Suit for Camping, Picnic, BBQ and Other Outdoor Activities : Sports & Outdoors

 

The OP's picture shows up quite a bit on the internet