We’ve all been there. You head out to your picnic or campground with everything covered with ice in your cooler. When you get there, everything is floating in icy cold water. End that silliness with the EcoFlow Glacier. It’s a portable refrigerator – a portable freezer – and a portable icemaker – all without the melting ice cube mess.
The 37-liter interior capacity can be used as a one-temperature refrigerator or freezer, from -13°F to 50°F. Or, the removable (reusable) divider can be unclipped from the lid and inserted into the storage area to create two separate compartments. You can then set a separate temperature for each zone. Make one a freezer compartment and the other a refrigerator – or maybe set one as a cold refrigerator for canned soft drinks at 44°F, while the other section might be set at 37°F to keep your vegetables fresh as long as possible without freezing.
The Glacier will fit wherever most full-size ice chests fit. It measures 31” by 15” by 18”. Empty, it weighs 50 pounds. The 38-liter capacity means it can hold 60 cans of beer or pop.
Another nice little touch is that there are a couple of LED lights on either side of the cooler compartments so you can see what you’re grabbing when you open the lid after dark.
Unique among portable freezers is the capability to make ice cubes. And it makes them quick. I was getting set after set of 18 bullet-shaped ice cubes every 12 to 13 minutes.
The Glacier runs on any one of four power sources. It comes with a 110v adapter and cord for use where power is available. It also comes with a 12v cord and plug that works in your car, truck, boat, or RV.
Optional, but you’ll definitely want one, is the plug-in battery. (298 Wh of stored power)
With the battery, you can charge up the Glacier ahead of time and it will keep foods cold for up to 40 hours – according to the manufacturer. My results were actually better. I loaded it with two dozen cans of pop, water, and juice. Forty-eight hours later, I still had 25% power showing, and my beverages were all refreshingly cold at 44 degrees.
Two other benefits of the plug-in battery: you can use it to power your phone, tablet, laptop, etc., with 100-watt USB-C charging. The other benefit allows you to plug in solar panels for your Glacier and let the sun cool your food for days. How about that? The hot, hot sun will actually cool your food. Cool!!!
If you need to keep things cool even longer, consider pairing the Glacier up with one of EcoFlow’s multiple battery power packs. I’ve got two and love them both. The EcoFlow Delta 2 was my first – (1kWh – 1800W output). (above)
And the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max was my second – (2kWh – 2400W output) (shown with portable 220W solar panels).
Another option to consider adding when you purchase is the retractable handle and pair of wheels to make it easier to transport. The wheels add another 3-4 inches to the length of the Glacier, but make it much more convenient to move around, and they are easily removable when you don’t need them.
Finally, the EcoFlow mobile app lets you monitor and operate all your devices from the comfort of your camp chair. Make ice cubes, or change the temperature of your refrigerator and freezer. Check the balance of power in your battery storage pack. It’s easy to set up all your devices to work together from this one app.
When you’re ready to dump the melting mess of ice, consider the EcoFlow Glacier for cold storage. It’s discounted $300 now for Black Friday.
Doug Bardwell
Writer – Photographer – FAA Drone Pilot
Doug writes about architecture, construction, technology and travel. HIs travel has taken him to 40+ countries, and his articles and photography have been published around the world. There’s nothing he likes better than discovering new photogenic locations and destinations.
Disclosure: The manufacturer provided us with a sample to test for this report. Opinions expressed however are, and always will be, strictly our own.