Will this leak if used with loose ice and without the hard plastic liner? I need to be able to fold it for travel on motorcycle and unfold at camp.
639050
Haven't tried it but looking at the soft liner I would think it would eventually leak because of the seams. Try putting the ice in ziplock bags doubled up.
875382
I've used this for a while now. It's never leaked though I use ice packs. It's a great lunch bucket.
1945174
I haven't tried it between the liner. I use those Coleman ice coolers and everything stays cold for 12 hours plus easy. It might work though. Good luck!
1258925
Once this is fully saturated you can fold it. I have folded it and doesn't seem to make it leak. But make sure it is fully hydrated.
491224
I can't give you a reason for the leak without having it inspected by an expert which I certainly am not one. I had a lava bun that leaked and it looked to me like the leak developed along the crease where the seat was folded for shipping and storage. These would seem logical since folding and opening any plastic will weaken the plastic over a short period of use. I have several plastic containers with plastic hinges and latches that were designed out of high impact plastic and after a few hundred uses they broke along the fold line. Just a guess on my part.
45682
I'm guessing loose ice would be a bad idea since it doesn't seem to be waterproof. Ice in a bag works.
1142433
Being able to use a regular soda straw in this is why I bought it. I like to take water (without having to use a recyclable bottle) or soda while in the car or to the park, etc. It keeps the ice and drink cold for several hours! But, as mentioned, it is not sealed this way. Take out straw and seal lid and it will not leak--I've turned it upside down many times. Then replace straw. Love it. I bought twice at Target but 6-7 local stores are out. Glad I found it on Amazon.
2061827
Not designed to compact; per other replies semi hard plastic liner is NOT removable. It does keeo ice rather well however; no leaks after several hard months of use.
426966
Yes, it does leak! and just after few times using it leaks all over. I am not satisfied with the material, because its quite rough and when you fold it, it breaks.
181540
It doesn't leak for us, so long as the top is secured tightly. Worked great for my kids all summer at camp - with a little ice, the water stayed cool all day.
1994941
No leaks but I use it at camp. It's great at sitting upright when you are filtering water.
1060613
I gave this as a gift, so I don't fully remember, but I believe it is fully insulated/lined, so it shouldn't leak.
719757
We have used it for camping and have not had a leakage problem. I try not to transport it very far full of waste, however, just in case. I also transport it inside a big garbage bag just as an extra precaution. We have been happy with it for use with a big family in primitive camping locations. It cleans up very easily and is easy to empty.
1301259
The cooler has a hard plastic liner. If the cooler tips, then likely yes it would leak a bit
2011192
No, I doubt that it will EVER leak. It appears to be quite solidly constructed. The plastic-type material seems very thick to me. I've never seen a Cold Pack that was so well made. My only problem with it - is that it doesn't keep cold very long (as I use it to keep my computer cool). This Cold Pack should be ideal for what it was made for - which is to 'ice down muscles, etc. for injuries'.
875381
FWIW, I have had a half dozen similar bags, and if ice cubes are put into them, eventually they leak... To keep them from leaking, either use "blue ice" frozen packs or put the ice cubes in ziplock bags...
1575475
It should be able to be rolled. Folding would create a crease on the edge that might leak. The biggest issue I would see is how to keep it from unrolling. You would most likely have to brace it. I do love this mat though. It holds a ton of water and keeps it off the floor. I've been very impressed as we've had a lot of snow and rain and street gunk. I just squeegee the water out. It's great!