Charlottechicken Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 We go out with a picnic bag a lot, once or twice a week, and I've been using a horrid orange shopper for two years. It is not stable so can fall all over in the back of the car, and will not stand up on it's own. I need something at least the depth of a flask so it needs to be 14 inches high, 14 inches wide and 8 inches deep. It does not need any pockets, a lid would be good though! I've been looking at the Gelert cool bags, and there is one which is 12.5 litres in volume but I can't find dimensions anywhere. Anyone have any ideas what could fit the bill? If anyone has a 12.5 l Gelert coolbag, I'd appreciate the dimensions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Do you use E bay? If so you could try entering Cool Bag in the searchbar and see what comes up. Many sellers sell brand new items and you might just find something that fits the bill! Or it might just be useful for ideas! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Yes, have looked on ebay, lots of fancy bags, none quite tall enough for the flasks, and lots of cool boxes too, which won't do. I'll keep looking, there must be something out there. either that or I make something myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 This one is 13 litres & says it holds 12 drinks cans, don't know if that helps with the size? http://www.towsure.com/product/Thermos_Geo_Trek_12_Can_13_Litre_Cool_Bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Not sure if it is big enough, but I really, really like the style, so thank you for the link. Must see if they do other sizes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 There's this one on Go Outdoors, but seems to be collect only. It's 20 litres! http://m.gooutdoors.co.uk/outwell-cool-time-medium-sized-camping-cool-bag-p96553# I've got a soft one like the first link I posted that I bought a few years ago from Tesco. It's not tall enough to put a full size flask in, but can fit a fair few sarnies & packets of crisps, cartons of drink etc. Very handy for camping & days out & folds down quite flat with Velcro straps to hold it closed, when not in use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 Oh, PurpleTree, you read my mind! I was watching one of those on ebay, but it sold out before I got around to working out if it was suitable or not. I think that particular style would be great, not really in need of the cool bag option, more a smart picnic bag, so I really don't mind if it doesn't do up! Will investigate that one further... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Just flagging this thread up again as I have had a Lakeland catalogue through the post. There are a few nice coolbags in there so, if a solution hasn't been found yet, this may be worth a look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Ooh, Lakeland Actually, we are off to the Forest of Dean tomorrow so a bit late to buy a new bag now. I will keep my eyes peeled if we go near any shops, but will have a look at the Lakeland site anyway, a look doesn't cost anything...right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I know it's too late for this trip but perhaps for future ones....I've just bought one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400428998763?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 from Ebay - it's very good for the price and delivery was very fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 We have one soft coolbag and one rigid chillbox, we sue them for different things although they are roughly the same size in use; the soft one is used for picnics and to carry our cold food when we go away in the UK. The rigid one is easier to clean and we use it to hold the frozen dog meat and bones when travelling on UK holidays - any leakages can easily be cleaned up. I'd be wary of getting anything too large as it will be heavy when full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 I have a lovely bright orange rigid 1970's coolbox, DM. I just throw the freeze blocks in and it's good to go. OH hates it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Ooh, Lakeland Actually, we are off to the Forest of Dean tomorrow so a bit late to buy a new bag now. I will keep my eyes peeled if we go near any shops, but will have a look at the Lakeland site anyway, a look doesn't cost anything...right? Hide the credit card before you go onto the Lakeland site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I got a lovely cool bag last year from Mountain Warehouse covered in apples & pears. It's quite big, but really good for days at the beach.Plus it was in the sale & I know at the moment, they have a sale on. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I have a lovely bright orange rigid 1970's coolbox, DM. I just throw the freeze blocks in and it's good to go. OH hates it All the more reason to use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Lesley would love it! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Lesley would paint it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
