Originally I was a little over the moon on this cooler based on the build quality and all the videos that I watched of "ice tests" and comparisons. After having the cooler for a couple of weeks, I wanted to update this to be as helpful as possible to potential buyers.Pros:Price compared to the others I was considering (Yeti, Pelican, and K2)Built like a tank. I don't abuse coolers, so I would expect this to last decades.All the materials are high-quality, and the thing is nearly airtight.Truly 65 quarts - so it can hold a lot of drinks, ice, etc.Fairly simple latches that I think are better than the Yeti - can even be used as a bottle opener!Easy to drainNice accessories that don't break the bank (divider and wire basket delivered for ~$40)Good companyCons:Heavy (but all the high-end roto-molded coolers are, so this is not a huge ding specifically against the Engel)Ice retention is good, but for what I need not worth paying so much more for ANY roto-molded coolerPretty bland aesthetically - not much of a wow factor, and if you didn't know you'd think this was just a storage boxDrain plug is not attached - so you have to only unscrew part way (it has holes in the plug so it will drain - so part "pro") or to drain faster unscrew all the way and hope that you don't lose the plugOverall:If you need a cooler for 5+ days and are really an outdoorsman (i.e. week-long off-shore or camping trips), or need something that can withstand a bear attack, this cooler is probably worth it. For me, the cooler is for use in weekend-long softball tournaments for my daughter, or for us to use where it stays in the room at the beach for a 3-7 day vacation to hold drinks, or for other shorter-term uses (parties at my house, day-trip to the beach, day-trip on a boat). The size/weight of any of these type coolers make it something you will want to sit stationary unless you are going to spend a premium on some kind of wheel system or cart. I also tested the cooler outside on my back porch full of a case of beer and ice loaded up to within a couple of inches of the lid. The ice lasted over 3 days before I felt I needed to add a new bag or two, and the water was still cold enough that the beers were still plenty drinkable when I drained it (so probably 4 days before I absolutely had to add ice). This was a more "real world" test where the cooler sat outside in Central Florida heat and got opened probably a dozen or more times a day. In contrast, my 50-quart Igloo with wheels and telescoping handle sat beside the cooler and held the ice for a well over 2 days before I felt I needed to add more ice under the exact same conditions (so maybe 20-24 hours better with the Engel). For my uses, the flexibility and maneuverability of a much cheaper (~$60-$70) Igloo or Coleman with wheels trumps the toughness of all the roto-molded coolers - I just don't need a tank, and can save the extra $200-$300 to buy several of the other coolers and a whole bunch of ice instead. If you absolutely need this kind of cooler, I would highly recommend the Engel for it's price and build/features versus the Pelican or Yeti or other high-end brands. But again, all of these are just overkill for what I really need.We'll have to see how durable the latches are, they're a little different than most of the coolers I was looking for. This is also a plus though, they're pretty easy to use.Overall the cooler worked very well for hauling beer for 10 days for a camping trip across the country. Spent multiple nights in hot desert conditions and inside the vehicle baking, the beer was never warm though we had to refill it with ice a handful of times as one expects.This cooler outperformed a similar name brand rolling cooler that had a much higher price point (That cooler may have been opened slightly more frequently, so not apples to apples).Overall, I think this cooler will get the job done, I do wish it came with a dry shelf. But it's easy to handle, has some nice features, and the price gives you quite a bit of value.I bought this cooler for a beach trip. I wanted a nice cooler that would last me quite a bit longer than having to repurchase a flimsy cooler every other year. Before you go any further in this review, get it out of your head that ice will last longer in this than it will in any other cooler. The more you open ANY cooler the faster ice melts. The less you open a cooler the longer your ice will last. During my beach trip I put ice in this thing every day, my family was also opening this cooler every 30 minutes for drinks. Now that we got that out of the way let me tell you why you will like this cooler.Pro's-Extremely Durable-Latching System creates an excellent seal.-The Drain Plug.-Under similar operating conditions holds ice much longer than a cheap cooler.-Easy to use by folks with little arm strength-Fantastic 10 year warranty-$70 cheaper than comparable coolers from Yeti.Con's-Expensive.-Rope Handles can be a little wonky.-Bulky-Heavy when loaded down.The plug design most pleasant surprise of this cooler. It's huge and easy to use. The plug screws out of the drain. The inside of the plug is hollow and has a hole half way down the length of the plug that the water will drain out. You should not need to take the plug all the way out of the cooler. The latches make the cooler easy to open and close. If I made two recommendations it would be, go a little larger than you think you need, and go with a neutral color such as the tan so it's versatile. I absolutely feel like I will get my money's worth out of this cooler and having a 10 year warranty makes it feel like I protected my investment. If you want a good durable cooler that will last this is the cooler for you. If you want something just to hold ice and drinks I'd recommend elsewhere.