Customer reviews from coleman.com
Coleman - Vintage 54 Qt. Steel Belted Cooler - Red
Average customer rating
4.1
(199 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 199 reviews
5 Stars
127
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
8
1 Star
23
75%of customers recommend this product.
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103 out of
137)
Customer Reviews for Coleman - Vintage 54 Qt. Steel Belted Cooler - Red
Posted by: Elsea
from Elizabethtown, PA
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I absolutely love these coolers, just purchased two, my old one (approximately 37 years old) has seen better days; however, by far one of the best coolers I have ever owned.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coleman.com
Posted by: Happy daughter
from Florida, of course!
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought it as a very expensive (worth it!!!) surprise for my Mom. She only wanted a Coleman and it had to have the steel belting. She got it and we still laugh at her specific criteria!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coleman.com
Customer Rating
4
Great cooler, camp worry free
on April 28, 2025
Posted by: nicoled799_193
Our family has had this cooler for over 20 years. Granted I’m sure this picture is a newer model, but that just speaks for how great quality products Coleman makes! Everytime we camped this cooler came along for the ride, giving ample space for all of our food and ice blocks to keep them cold. The latch to keep it closed is a great feature, and also ensures to keep your contents chilled
Written by a customer while visiting influenster.com
Customer Rating
5
Retro memories
on May 27, 2025
Posted by: dannillee_3292
This particular cooler has been in my family since I can remember as a small child. I had to buy my husband one Christmas and we mainly used it in our boat. This cooler has taken a beating in various ways but it's now rusting in the hinges and going off to the big cooler in the sky.
Keeps food and drinks cold all day and a few days more with plenty of ice
Keeps food and drinks cold all day and a few days more with plenty of ice
Written by a customer while visiting influenster.com
Customer Rating
5
A great cooler
on June 10, 2025
Posted by: wpullin89
We have had this cooler for a very long time. The plastic is slightly cracked and it is still a great working, fully functioning cooler. Coleman is a great brand and is very durable and lasting company.
Written by a customer while visiting influenster.com
Customer Rating
5
Still good after 75 years
on June 13, 2025
Posted by: Michaeljw123
Have the original my grandpa purchased in 1950, and it still out preforms a yeti. It's beat up, the plastic has splits, and the latch doesn't hold too well anymore. But it still has good ice after 5 days. The yeti held ice for 2. For 75 years old it still the best cooler I've seen
Written by a customer while visiting coleman.com
Customer Rating
5
A stylish and sturdy cooler with solid ice retenti
on July 15, 2025
Posted by: jacobn44_1536
The Vintage 54-Quart Steel Belted Cooler combines classic retro style with reliable performance. Its sturdy steel body and chrome accents give it a nostalgic charm, while the spacious interior holds up to 85 cans—perfect for camping, tailgating, or backyard gatherings. Ice retention is solid, lasting about 2–3 days in moderate conditions. The lid seals tightly, and the built-in drain makes cleanup easy. While it’s heavier than modern plastic coolers and can heat up in the sun, the durable build and standout design make it worth it. If you're looking for a cooler that delivers both function and vintage flair, this one’s a great pick for the price.
Written by a customer while visiting influenster.com
Customer Rating
3
Bottle opener missed, but you can clean fish w/it.
on July 29, 2025
Posted by: Garret the BMG
from Massachusetts and Vermont
Gender:Male
Like the cooler, not as good as the older ones. Miss a bottle opener! Hate the aluminum badge on the front that if and when bent can cause serious injuries if not noticed! Good thing I was wearing a jacket/sweatshirt or I would probably had to visit the emergency room and require stitches... Someone will eventually get seriously hurt by this cooler!!! I do like this cooler but for safety reasons the aluminum badge should be removed! But, on the other hand, you can clean fish or gut a deer. Please be aware of this potential hazard!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from coleman.comBy Customer Care, July 31, 2025
Hi Garret,
Thanks so much for your detailed feedback — we truly appreciate you sharing both what you enjoy and what concerns you. We’re glad to hear you like the cooler overall, but we're sorry to learn about your experience with the front badge. Safety is a top priority for us, and we’ve shared your comments with our product team for review. We’re always looking for ways to improve our designs, and input like yours helps us do that.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Consumer Care team directly if you’d like to discuss this further, contact us via https://www.coleman.com/support/contact-us , at 1-800-835-3278 or through LiveChat. We’re available Mon.-Fri. 9am -5pm Eastern Time.
Thank you!
—Coleman Consumer Care
Thanks so much for your detailed feedback — we truly appreciate you sharing both what you enjoy and what concerns you. We’re glad to hear you like the cooler overall, but we're sorry to learn about your experience with the front badge. Safety is a top priority for us, and we’ve shared your comments with our product team for review. We’re always looking for ways to improve our designs, and input like yours helps us do that.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Consumer Care team directly if you’d like to discuss this further, contact us via https://www.coleman.com/support/contact-us , at 1-800-835-3278 or through LiveChat. We’re available Mon.-Fri. 9am -5pm Eastern Time.
Thank you!
—Coleman Consumer Care
Written by a customer while visiting coleman.com