Water cooler 55

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Overview
Some missions demand more. The NANUK 55QT is the expedition-ready rotomolded hard cooler engineered for serious adventures, extended hunting trips, offshore fishing, and any situation where failure simply isn’t an option. Built without compromise, sized for the long haul, and ready for conditions most coolers were never designed to face.

Capacity & Interior
At 55 quarts this large hard-sided ice chest delivers the capacity of 84 cans of 355ml and can handle multi-day provisions for a full crew — whether you’re loading it with a weekend’s worth of game, a full day’s catch, or supplies for a remote basecamp. Wine-bottle-friendly interior dimensions accommodate standard 11.8–12" bottles upright, while the generous footprint ensures everything you need stays organized and cold from departure to return.

Construction & Insulation
The 55QT is roto-molded from a single seamless piece of high-impact resin creating an indestructible shell with no seams, no weak points, and no compromises. A 17mm insulating gasket (nearly three times the width found on many competing hard coolers) works in tandem with up to 2.63 inches of insulation to lock cold in and heat out for days.

Security & Transport
PowerClaw latch system provides an auto-locking, airtight seal at every close. Stainless anchoring pins and integrated tie-down slots make it easy to secure the cooler in any rig. Molded side handles provide a firm grip for manual handling. Heavy-duty wheels and a robust pull handle allow smooth transport over varied terrain.

Convenience & Field Features

• Silicone mesh lid organizer to keep small items elevated and dry
• Built-in stainless steel bottle opener
• Tethered drain plug for controlled draining and no-lost-plug security
• Non-slip rubber feet for stable placement on wet or dry surfaces

Care & Best Practices

• PRE-CHILL FOR MAX PERFORMANCE — Pre-cool your cooler before use (add ice for 30–60 minutes, discard melted ice, then load with cold contents).
• USE THE RIGHT ICE RATIO — For best results: 2/3 ice, 1/3 contents. Block ice lasts longer.
• KEEP IT CLOSED — Limit lid openings; warm air is the enemy.
• CLEAN AFTER USE — Wash with mild soap and warm water. Dry completely before storage.
• STORE SMART — Store slightly open in a cool, dry place.

Features / Technical Specifications

• Commercial name: NANUK Cooler 55
• Volume: 52 L (55 quarts)
• Exterior Size (L x W x H): 28 in x 19.2 in x 21 in — 711 mm x 488 mm x 533 mm
• Interior Size (L x W x H): 19.4 in x 11.5 in x 14.8 in — 493 mm x 292 mm x 376 mm
• Weight (empty): 35.7 lb | 16.2 kg
• Material: High Density PolyEthylene (rotomolded single-piece shell)
• Insulation: up to 2.63 inches of insulation plus 17 mm gasket
• Lid & closures: PowerClaw auto-locking latches, silicone mesh lid organizer, tethered drain plug
• Hardware: stainless anchoring pins, integrated tie-down slots, built-in stainless bottle opener
• Mobility: heavy-duty wheels, robust pull handle, molded side handles, non-slip rubber feet
• Capacity equivalence: fits approx. 84 x 355 ml cans; accepts standard 11.8–12" wine bottles upright