Is this a hard vinyl material that will crack in time and in cold weather, or a softer rubber-like material?
1140379
It is a soft rubber-like material. It did not crack the entire past Maryland winter which was colder than normal.
1140380
Soft rubber that molds to the floor and strong enough to protect your carpet. I carry a lot of tools in my trunk, when I pull my tools and the mat out it looks like new.
1140381
It is a soft rubber like material that trims easily but is very sturdy. It has been in the trunk of my car summer/winter/spring,nearly a year and looks like the day I put it in.
1140382
It is a medium hard plastic that provides no friction at all. Items slide on this mat as much or more than they did on my factory hard plastic cargo floor. I did not experience any cracking due to cold, but it was certainly NOT a "softer rubber-like material" that would either stay in place nor hold cargo in place. I really can't think of a good use for this material.
1140383
I'd say it's somewhere in between to be honest. Definitely not super soft but not brittle either. I live in AZ so I'm not sure how it would do in the cold.
1140384
I'm not sure because I live in floida, but it's a pretty tough durable material
2039769
Weather will not be a factor on this box. It's solidly constructed, injection molded plastic. It doesn't become brittle when cold.
515267
It is made of a sturdy plastic resin. I am in FL so I have it outside on my covered patio and have no issues. However given the extreme weather you have had this past winter I would probably suggest you put it in storage during winter if the temp gets below freezing just in case. It is insulated with Styrofoam panels and has a poly-vinyl liner for the ice. Aside from any weather concerns it is a great cooler and I recommend it.
789587
Plastic. I think it might have some sort of graphite in it. It's light, slippery, and snow releases well from it.
2174208
It's vinyl. I'm with you stick with rubber wasn't happy with the tubbing material
801543
It feels like hard plastic with a textured surface. It is not soft like rubber, but it isn't smooth like most hard plastics. It has a frosted semi-see through appearance rather than a smooth glossy finish.
886870
I am not positive, but I do believe that it is rubber, or else a soft, flexible plastic. I would contact the seller to be certain.
299933
I think it's hard plastic, but sturdy. I bought these 5 or 6 years ago and they still work great after a few hard Boston winters.
690968
Ours has not cracked. We have it stored in the garage in non-winter months and drag it out for winter time. This cover has held up to Minnesota winters with snow and cold and had NOT cracked or dried out. We've had the cover for 3 or 4 years now. I'd recommend this one!!
123527
A heavy duty canvas type material, took ours camping for 3 weeks & no problems. Shows no wear or tear!!
2113470
I know that this isn't much help, but I seem to remember that they are hard rubber. I'd look, but my storage shed door is buried behind eight feet of snow. I can only add that this seems to be a very well made product. I used it twice last year, and it worked fine. One problem is that the vibration of the spreader causes the setting to change. A bungee cord properly placed eliminates the problem. From what I have seen in the reviews, this is the only problem.
2089349
I'd say it's like a flexible plastic. Not as stretchy or bouncy as rubber, but also not so stiff that it would crack or chip if dropped.
1681368
I'm not sure what the actual material is but it feels far more resilient than the cover that came with my Blue Rhino pit (that only lasted two seasons before falling apart). It feels slightly less resilient than vinyl tarp material but far thicker and better sewn seams than the flimsy cover that came with the pit. I haven't tested it through what passes for winter in California but it feels and looks like it will hold up fairly well.
1393828
It as thick as any vinyl, when heated it becomes very flexible and makes it easy for installation. Once applied it's thick enough to be protective.
1882570
The material is not a rigid plastic nor is it overly pliable like rubber but to the touch it will feel softer like rubber.
1515262
Black waterproof material. Not sure what that material would be called? Not quite rubbery. Not thin mesh? Not quite vinyl? But a sturdy rubberyish under bottom? Hope that makes sense since I had to make up a work for you?
1218527
It is similar to the outside material. I would say it is more as rubber finishing than a different material. It looks good quality so far.