Chiller Cooler vs YETI LoadOut 15 GoBox: which is safer?
Coleman Chiller Cooler is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Coleman
Chiller Cooler
PFAS grade
B 85/100
Overall grade
C 73/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Plastic (polypropylene) cooler body, foam insulation
Confidence
72%
PossiblePolyurethane foam off-gassing
PossibleMicrobial growth in insulation
PossibleDegradation and microplastic shedding
Coleman
YETI LoadOut 15 GoBox
PFAS grade
B 85/100
Overall grade
D 67/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Rotomolded polyethylene plastic
Confidence
72%
PossibleColorant or pigment toxicity
PossibleMicroplastic generation
ReportedLid hinge and gasket durability
Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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