The best passive cooler from QOOL – smart solution for your outdoor cooling
What is a passive cooler?
A passive cooler reliably keeps food and drinks cool – completely without electricity. Instead of an electric cooling system, it uses powerful cooling elements and particularly efficient insulation to retain the cold for a long time. QOOL coolers rely on state-of-the-art vacuum insulation panels combined with specially developed Temperature Elements , which enable constant temperatures in different cooling areas as needed – even under extreme conditions.
How does the passive cooler work?

The QOOL Box achieves its outstanding thermal insulation performance through vacuum insulation panels that are installed in all sides of the box, in the lid and also in the base.

The QOOL Temperature Elements contain so-called phase change material and can absorb or release energy at a certain temperature.

If you combine the QOOL Box with the QOOL Temperature Elements, the temperature inside can be kept constant for many days.
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Made in Germany | ||||
10 Jahre Garantie | ||||
Verfügbare Temperaturbereiche | -20°C bis -10°C -2°C bis 2°C 2°C bis 8°C |
0°C | -18°C bis -6° | -25°C unter Umgebungstemperatur |
Kühltechnologie | Temperature Elements mit Phasenwechselmaterial (PCM) | Kühlakkus (Wasser) | Kompressor mit Kühlmittel | Elektronischer Wandler und Lüfter |
10 Tage autarke Kühlleistung | ||||
Patentierte Hochleistungsisolierung | ||||
Gewicht | 5,6 - 7,6 kg | 5,5 - 8,7 kg | 14 - 18,6 kg | 22 kg |
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What are passive coolers particularly suitable for?

camping
Whether at the campsite or freestanding, with passive coolers you have more space for fresh food or can enjoy cool drinks in the awning.

boat
Hot temperatures on deck are no problem for our coolers. Even on long boat trips and sailing tours, our passive coolers offer reliable cooling performance at any outside temperature.

adventure
With the ability to maintain temperatures for extremely long periods without electricity, passive coolers are the ideal companion for adventurers who do not want to compromise on the freshness of their supplies.

festival
A successful festival visit requires chilled drinks and fresh food. Passive coolers provide reliable cooling without electricity—easy and without annoying cables.
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Frequently asked questions about passive coolers
The length of time a passive cooler stays cold depends heavily on the type and quality of its insulation. Simple coolers with standard insulation typically only keep ice cubes cold for 1 to 3 days. High-quality passive coolers like the QOOL Box achieve significantly longer cooling times—up to 10 days without power, depending on the Temperature Elements, ambient temperature, and usage.
Thanks to its vacuum insulation and individually selectable temperature elements (+2°C to +8°C, 0°C, -18°C, etc.), the QOOL Box offers constant cooling or even freezing – even in high outside temperatures. The exact cooling time depends on how well the box was pre-cooled, how often it is opened, and whether it is placed in the shade or in the sun.
The QOOL box achieves its impressive thermal insulation performance through the use of vacuum insulation panels that are installed on all sides, in the lid and in the base of the box. In combination with the QOOL Temperature Elements, the temperature inside can be kept constant for several days. The box can be opened several times without any problem, as long as the lid is closed in such a way that no air exchange takes place.
Which passive cooler is best depends on the intended use – models that cool reliably without electricity, are durable and have impressive heat output are particularly in demand.
The QOOL Box meets all these requirements and has received numerous awards, including the ISPO Award, the Design & Innovation Award, the Green Product Award, the German Innovation Award, the Outdoor Editors' Choice Award and the Plus X Award.
With its vacuum insulation and Temperature Elements, it offers up to 10 days of self-sufficient cooling – ideal for demanding applications such as sailing trips, beach days or expeditions.
Yes, the QOOL Box works with a combination of high-tech insulation, so-called vacuum insulation panels, and temperature elements, which allow you to set the temperature inside the box. The super-insulated shell maintains the temperature for up to 10 days, and the temperature elements set the temperature. Depending on the phase-change material they are filled with, the elements have different temperature ranges: Frozen, Cool, and Fresh. These elements must be frozen. You then set the selected temperature inside the box.
The appropriate cooler size depends on how many people need to be served and how long the operation will last. As a rough guide, here's what you need:
- approx. 20–30 liters for day trips or a weekend
- approx. 30–45 liters for several days or short trips
- approx. 50–70 liters for longer trips or families
- over 70 liters, e.g. for groups or expeditions
The QOOL Box M (27 liters) is ideal for 1-2 people on multi-day trips, such as sailing, camping or at the beach.
The QOOL Box L (43 liters) is suitable for 2-4 people and offers enough space for fresh food, drinks or even temperature-sensitive products – with up to 10 days of cooling capacity without electricity.
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