Stories

2.5 Weeks in the Canadian Rockies: How We Stopped Hauling Water

Canmore, early morning. The air smells of pine needles and cold stone, the Three Sisters still shrouded in mist. We’ve been on the road for two and a half weeks, from Canmore through Banff and the ...

Children often drink too little when out and about – Why many parents are now opting for smart water bottles in a family set

Whether it's an outing, hike, car trip, playground visit, or vacation: families almost always havewater with them. But on the go, the same problems quickly arise – bottles get warm, water sits for ...

Not every water source feels clean – why outdoor enthusiasts are now relying on smart water bottles

Anyone who spends time outdoors, traveling, or camping needs more than just any old bottle. It's about feeling good about your water, temperature control, and a simple reminder to drink regularly. ...

Where can I park my camper van? What's allowed and where to find the best pitches

We explain what is legal in Germany, where the grey area lies, and how you can find the best free pitches in Europe.

The underestimated mistake of many campers: only planning for cooling in the vehicle

Many campers have long had a refrigerator in their car. And that's exactly where the problem begins. For campers who already have a refrigerator in their van but want more independent cooling outdo...

How parents keep food, drinks, and snacks cool in the car for days - without cables, without a car battery

It's 34 degrees Celsius. The children have asked for something cold for the third time. The estimated arrival time on the satnav keeps getting pushed back. And somewhere in the back of the boot is ...

Properly pre-cooling QOOL Temperature Elements: How to get 10 days of cooling performance

10 days of cooling without electricity are possible. But only if the Temperature Elements are prepared correctly. Step-by-step instructions for Box M and Box L.

Outdoor Empire tests 54 coolers. Only one lasts 10 days.

54 passive cool boxes, a heatwave in Idaho, no electricity. The US YouTube channel Outdoor Empire conducted the largest cool box comparison ever last year. The QOOL Box eco+ was the last box to sti...

Extreme Test: How Robust the QOOL Box Really Is

The QOOL Box was developed as a premium cooler that performs even under demanding conditions. But how much can it really withstand? To answer this, we conducted two extreme tests and specifically c...

QOOL Box in the van

When building a campervan yourself, every decision affects space, weight, and complexity. The QOOL Box requires no power, no compressor, and no installation – yet it can be integrated into any buil...

Outdoor Monster Test: QOOL Box M Eco+ impresses in the summer heat without electricity

The QOOL Box M Eco+ impresses in the Outdoormonster test: Even in summer temperatures in Hamburg, the high-tech cooler reliably keeps food and drinks cold – completely without electricity. Perfect ...

QOOL Box M Eco+ impresses in the Netzwelt test: Test winner among passive cool boxes 2025

In the Netzwelt test of 2025, the QOOL Box M Eco+ prevailed against strong competitors like YETI and Dometic. With high-tech insulation, PCM cooling elements, and a sustainable design, it keeps dr...