I love this cooler. Everything so far has worked perfect and no issues at all. The only thing is I wish they would throw in cup holder or two because we do use it as a seat.!!
Used many different boxes over the 18 years of charter fishing, the 65 is a perfect box. It keeps my fish cold, even though we open it several times while fishing. The handkes make it easy to move, other boxes smash yuh our hand inyo the box as you lift. Tge add on features are great especially the bottle opener for as celebatory beer after you boat a prize catch!!
I bought this cooler because the reviews were better, so I thought, than Yeti. Turns out they were wrong, as the cooler doesn't keep ice anywhere as long as stated. Very disappointed in this purchase.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox , Customer Service Team , September 8, 2020
Hi, James!
We're sorry to hear that you've been having some issues with ice retention with your Venture 65! That's definitely unusual. Keep in mind, we usually suggest pre-cooling your cooler about 24 hours before you plan to use it, then add fresh ice before your adventures! If that doesn't help, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Customer Service Team here: https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/contact-us
Rep talked this up somemuch it really isnt nuttin i was expecting
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox , Customer Service Team , March 24, 2020
Hi, Keith!
We're sorry to hear that your Venture 65 didn't live up to your expectations! We'd love to get some more detailed feedback about your experience. Please reach out to us through the link below, so we can pass your thoughts along and hopefully find a solution for you!
It looks like a good cooler i received it at Christmas and havent took it out of the box but it Looks heavy duty i will need wheals it will be heavy loaded
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox, Customer Service Team, January 22, 2019
Hey Sargent,
We're thrilled to hear that you're stoked to put this Venture 65 to use! We're confident that you'll enjoy myriad awesome adventures with that cooler, and if you happen to run into any future questions, feel free to reach out to us at 1-855-688-7269. We're always happy to chat!
Cooler was supposed to keep ice one week . Doesn't preform much better than my 100. Dollar cooler !
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox, Customer Service Team, August 14, 2018
Hey there Fishing foa a living,
We apologize that this Venture Cooler didn't quite pass the test! This is certainly bizarre, since as long as the ice to content ratio is set and the lid is tightly secured, the ice should stay for around 16 days. To increase ice longevity, we would suggest pre-cooling the actual cooler the night before, as this prepares the unit for the chilly road ahead. Additionally, try using blocks of ice rather than ice cubes - these have proven to last a bit longer. If these tricks don't help, please feel welcome to call our friendly Otters at 1-855-688-7269, and they'll gladly do what they can to help out!
I bought this a couple of weeks ago, havent had a chance to use it yet but it appears to be extremely well made. Cant wait to see if the ice actually last 16 days!