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Reviews
A Perfect Fit for My 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Frunk!
"I bought the Oyster cooler specifically for the frunk of my 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, and I’ll admit—I was nervous it wouldn’t fit. It fits perfectly. It’s an incredibly smart way to use what would otherwise be wasted space. I put the Cryo packs in a 0°F freezer for several days, until they were completely frozen solid and white. When I loaded them into the cooler, my thermometer read 1°F. After six hours, the cooler was still holding steady at 12°F. That’s impressive performance, especially considering the Mach-E’s frunk is surrounded by components that generate heat. Despite being in an area of the car affected by the battery’s heat, the Oyster kept my frozen items frozen solid for the entire trip. For EV road trips, this is a fantastic solution. It makes use of otherwise unused space, fits the Mach-E frunk beautifully, and—most importantly—it actually keeps things cold. Five stars from me. If you have a Mach-E, don’t be nervous about the fit like I was. It fits perfectly and makes the frunk considerably more useful!"
— Cathryne D. (5/5)
Kept sodas cold for several days
"Nice cooler. My wife thinks I overpaid but I think it was worth it. I know what I paid goes to well paid employees and they’ll keep making a great product. I got the handle for 45 more but I prefer the strap. The handle seemed like it could break easily. So I recommend getting the ice packs instead. Also my cooler came without any faults or scratches so I got a good deal there. I wish glue was used on the foam seal but it’s probably for a reason. It’s the perfect size for a family road trip. If the price is too steep look for the imperfect ones if they’re available."
— Moises N. (5/5)
Oyster Review
"I switched to Oyster from a Yeti due to capacity, lid opening from either side and the overall size. The cooler is kept in the cab so size is important. The 4 stars is because the oyster doesn’t keep ice as long, and the lid often comes off when open from one side. For the premium price I had higher expectations."
— Clay S. (4/5)
Glad I let my customer talk me into buying on of these.
"I operate a boat decking company and my customer really wanted a customer topper for his cooler. He sold me on this Oyster and I'm glad he did. So I bought the cooler so I could get the outlines for the padding and I got a fantastic cooler I use all the time. Super high performing cooler and love that it's serviceable. Got the metal handle and added the temp readout - couldn't be happier with this thing."
— Johnathan C. (5/5)
Oyster cooler seconds
"It appears to keep chill as advertised. Only complaint water gets under seal, so seal has to be removed to dry out area. If not , I’m positive mold would eventually grow. . It’s difficult to replace seal along lid hinges. Also I’m sure the notes it gets removed for proper cleaning , eventually will need new seal frequently."
— L. M. (5/5)
"I was super skeptical, but purchased on the recommend recommendation of a trusted friend. We took the Oyster out on the boat for about eight hours in direct Arizona Sun and temperatures over 105°. The drinks when placed in the cooler at 7am were at about 36°. We put two cold packs but no ice in with them. After an entire day on the boat, opening it countless times to get our drinks out and sitting in direct sun even after 12 the remaining beverages were still at 43.7… which is absolutely incredible because the same temp beverages were put in our Yeti Roadie at the same time with ice and by nightfall the ice had completely melted and the drinks were heated up to about 72° So consider me a convert."
— Christian (5/5)
Lid Broke, Non-existent Support
"I used the cooler once, bringing it to a concert. The rim surrounding the lid detached. Manufacturing defect. Fine, I think, things like this happen. I emailed support in North America, Europe, and even contacted their instagram account. No reply, no acknowledgement of having even received my email. For the kind of money this costs, not acceptable."
— Dave S. (1/5)
Oooops Edition
"Very happy with my new cooler! It takes up minimal space and the weight is much more manageable than my Igloo. As many have mentioned before, this is not a cooler you throw in the back of your pickup truck! She’s much too pretty for that. Get the ice packs. Regular ice takes up way too much room. Worth the expense and keeps items dry. Still have not figured out why it’s an “oops” edition. Looks and works perfectly fine!"
— Diane C. (5/5)
A great accessory for your Oyster
"Having a handle option is great when taking the cooler on short distances. The strap is superior for longer carrying needs. That said the handle, while quick and easy to install/use, is made from very thin aluminum which can bend and easily deform when not on the cooler. Being thin and lightweight has both advantages and disadvantages. While my handle bent/deformed on first use, Oyster customer service was excellent in quickly resolving the issue. Now I know how delicate the handle is and I manage accordingly."
— Andrew C. (4/5)
Great cooler, but an issue with the lid hinge
"I’m generally very happy with the cooler. It looks great, performs well, and has attracted a good amount of attention whenever I use it. My only issue is that the lid keeps popping off the hinge during normal use. Is there a known fix or adjustment for this? I’d love to get that resolved, as otherwise I’ve been very pleased with the cooler."
— K.T. C. (4/5)
