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Best Portable Fridges / Freezers

Portable fridges and freezers are an ideal way to keep things cool when you're on the move, and finding the right one can make or break your trip. Before deciding which fridge/freezer to buy, you should ask yourself how often you're likely to use it, if you need both refrigeration and freezing capabilities, and how big you'll need your product to be.



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Typically, portable fridge/freezers can run off your car's 12-volt electrical system and can be connected to mains electricity.

A dedicated fridge + freezer combo are products that have two separate sections: one dedicated fridge, and another dedicated freezer. The sections work independently of one another, and can be changed to suit your specific needs.

Dual zone fridge + freezer means the product has two separate sections, and you can decide whether they work as a fridge or freezer. Some products have one compartment, and the fridge/freezer effect is typically achieved by the bottom being colder.

Which of these is best for you will depend on your specific fridge/freezing needs. For example, a longer trip may require more dedicated freezing space. A capacity of 40-50 litres is suitable for a couple, while a family would need 70 litres or more. Vehicle size and space may also factor in, as fridges range greatly in terms of weight and dimensions so check where there's space to store the fridge in your car. Consider also how long you'll be using it for and if you'll be able to restock on your trip.



If you want to bring a touch of modern convenience to your trip, there are even fridges that can be controlled and monitored from your phone.

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117 listings

Bushman Original SC35-52
  • Award Winner 2020
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Bushman Original SC35-52

4.8 from 121 reviews

The Bushman Original SC35-52 is a durable, energy efficient and versatile product, ideal for refrigeration on the move and able to adjust its capacity from 32L, to 45L or 52L depending on your needs.

Price (RRP) $1,395.00

  • Pros & Cons
  • Review Summary
  • Specifications

  • Adjustable capacity of 32, 45 or 52 litres.

  • Durable, reliable and energy efficient in all temperatures and conditions.



  • Widely praised by customers

  • Build Quality
    4.9 (34)
  • Value for Money
    4.7 (33)
  • Ease of Use
    4.9 (34)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.9 (33)
  • Types Dual Zone Fridge + Freezer
  • Capacity52L
  • Power SourcesCar (Cigarette Lighter) and Wall Outlet
  • FeaturesDigital Display Panel
  • Cooling Capacity-22 °C to +10 °C
  • Weight22.5 kg
  • Dimensions 380-545 x 690 x 380 mm
  • Construction Material Steel
Bushman DC-X Series
  • Award Winner 2020

Bushman DC-X Series · includes 4 listings

4.8 from 32 reviews

The Bushman DC-X Series are a range of upright portable fridge/freezers, praised for their energy efficiency and compactness. They're ideal for boats, caravans, or off-grid living rather than casual weekenders.

Price (RRP) $999.00 to $1,299.00

  • Pros & Cons
  • Review Summary
  • Specifications

  • Energy efficient

  • Compact design maximises storage space

  • Reviewers say it performs well in Australian summers

  • Perfect for mounting in boats and caravans.

  • Vertical design not suitable to throwing in the back of the car

  • Less portable than other fridges (requires installation)

  • Build Quality
    4.6 (25)
  • Value for Money
    4.7 (25)
  • Ease of Use
    4.9 (25)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.6 (25)
  • Types Dual Zone Fridge + Freezer
  • Capacity50L, 65L, 85L and 130L
  • Power SourcesCar (Cigarette Lighter) and Wall Outlet
  • FeaturesInterior Light and Reversible Lid
  • Weight16.4 kg to 26 kg
  • Construction Material Stainless Steel
Chescold RC1180

Chescold RC1180

4.0 from 30 reviews

Energy-efficient 3-way operation means you can use an LPG canister to keep your food cold. It is best suited to longer stays in a single location.

Price (RRP) $999.00

  • Pros & Cons
  • Review Summary
  • Specifications

  • This 3-way fridge can run on LPG

  • Very efficient on LPG (lasts for about four days on a 4kg bottle)

  • Silent running

  • Need to buy gas cord and regulator separately

  • Reviewers often mention the need to replace their element

  • Build Quality
    4.3 (3)
  • Value for Money
    4.3 (3)
  • Ease of Use
    4.0 (3)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.7 (3)
  • Types Dedicated Fridge + Freezer Combo
  • Capacity50L
  • Power SourcesCar (Cigarette Lighter), Gas and Wall Outlet
  • FeaturesRemovable compartment divider
  • Construction Material Plastic
Dometic Waeco CFX Series

Dometic Waeco CFX Series · includes 9 listings

3.5 from 65 reviews

The Dometic Waeco CFX Series are powerful, modern and energy efficient portable fridge/freezers, capable of cooling quickly and reliably even in hot external temperatures.

Price (RRP) $899.00 to $1,899.00

  • Pros & Cons
  • Review Summary
  • Specifications

  • Modern technology, including mobile app, USB port and internal LED light

  • Energy efficient compressor technology for fast and efficient cooling

  • Can operate on solar power

  • Some reviewers complain about high power draw

  • Build Quality
    2.9 (15)
  • Value for Money
    2.8 (15)
  • Ease of Use
    4.0 (15)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.5 (14)
  • Types Dedicated Fridge + Freezer Combo and Dual Zone Fridge + Freezer
  • Capacity26L, 34.5L, 41L, 50L, 65L, 75L and 95L
  • Can Capacity42 Cans to 133 Cans
  • Power SourcesCar (Cigarette Lighter), Solar and Wall Outlet
  • FeaturesDigital Display Panel, Interior Light, Mobile App, Removable compartment divider, Removable Lid, Reversible Lid and USB Port
  • Cooling Capacity-22 °C to +50 °C
  • Weight13.1 kg to 32 kg
  • Construction Material Polypropylene and Stainless Steel
Engel MT45

Engel MT45 · includes 4 listings

4.0 from 26 reviews

The Engel MT45 is known for its sturdy, durable build and energy efficiency. Its able to be powered by 12V/24V battery or mains electricity, and has a convenient digital temperature display.

Price (RRP) $1,299.00 to $1,449.00

  • Pros & Cons
  • Review Summary
  • Specifications

  • Energy efficiency

  • Study, durable steel-casing

  • Digital temperature display and readout.

  • Lacks tie-down points beyond the handles

  • Some reviewers said it was louder than other portable fridges

  • Build Quality
    3.6 (5)
  • Value for Money
    3.2 (5)
  • Ease of Use
    4.4 (5)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.0 (5)
  • Types Dedicated Fridge + Freezer Combo and Dual Zone Fridge + Freezer
  • Capacity40L
  • Can Capacity60 Cans
  • Power SourcesBattery, Car (Cigarette Lighter) and Wall Outlet
  • FeaturesDigital Display Panel, Interior Light, Removable compartment divider and Thermometer
  • Weight24 kg
  • Construction Material Stainless Steel and Steel
Engel MR40F

Engel MR40F

4.0 from 24 reviews

The Engel MR40F is a cost-effective, energy efficient portable fridge/freezer. While still compact and well made, it lacks the bells and whistles, and durability, of other Engel designs.

Price (RRP) $919.00

  • Pros & Cons
  • Review Summary
  • Specifications

  • Cost-effective, brand-name portable fridge/freezer

  • Energy efficient

  • Compact and uses space well

  • Polypropylene casing vulnerable to break on heavy impact

  • No digital temperature readings

  • Build Quality
    5.0 (2)
  • Value for Money
    5.0 (2)
  • Ease of Use
    5.0 (2)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.0 (2)
  • Types Dedicated Fridge + Freezer Combo
  • Capacity38L
  • Power SourcesCar (Cigarette Lighter) and Wall Outlet
  • FeaturesReversible Lid
  • Weight22 kg
  • Dimensions 483 x 636 x 366 mm
EvaKool RF Fibreglass

EvaKool RF Fibreglass · includes 5 listings

4.2 from 18 reviews

The EvaKool RF Fiberglass are a series of portable fridge/freezers, with in-built 12V/24V power connectors, and purchasable 240V power adapter. It is liked for its use of space and easy use, though considered more expensive than other similar units.

Price (RRP) $1,299.00 to $1,869.00

  • Pros & Cons
  • Review Summary
  • Specifications

  • Rust-resistant fibreglass body

  • Good storage space to size ratio

  • Easy to use and easy to clean

  • 240V mains connection must be purchased separately

  • Build Quality
    4.0 (1)
  • Value for Money
    5.0 (1)
  • Ease of Use
    5.0 (1)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    5.0 (1)
  • Types Dedicated Fridge + Freezer Combo
  • Capacity40L, 47L, 60L, 85L and 110L
  • Power SourcesCar (Cigarette Lighter) and Wall Outlet
  • FeaturesDigital Display Panel and Removable compartment divider
  • Weight21 kg to 29 kg
  • Construction Material Fibreglass
Dometic Waeco CF Series

Dometic Waeco CF Series · includes 5 listings

3.2 from 61 reviews

The Dometic Waeco CF Series are affordable, easy to use portable fridge/freezers, equipped with an uncomplicated digital temperature display. It's a cheaper model of portable fridge, and less robust than others on the market.

Price (RRP) $499.00 to $699.00

  • Pros & Cons
  • Review Summary
  • Specifications

  • Easy to use

  • Affordable

  • Very mobile and portable

  • Less durable and robust than other fridges

  • Some reviewers notice technical failures, especially of digital temperature display

  • Build Quality
    3.8 (8)
  • Value for Money
    4.0 (8)
  • Ease of Use
    4.4 (8)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.1 (8)
  • Types Dedicated Fridge + Freezer Combo
  • Capacity10.5L, 39L, 47L and 50L
  • Power SourcesBattery, Car (Cigarette Lighter) and Wall Outlet
  • FeaturesDigital Display Panel, Interior Light and Reversible Lid
  • Weight8.5 kg to 18.5 kg
  • Construction Material Plastic
Dometic Waeco TropiCool Series

Dometic Waeco TropiCool Series · includes 3 listings

3.6 from 32 reviews

The Dometic Waeco TropiCool Series are small, affordable portable fridges, capable of warming and cooling, best used to maintain the temperature of food or drink items. It's ideal for the footwell of a car or truck, but not to be relied upon for big camping trips.

Price (RRP) $249.00 to $399.00

  • Pros & Cons
  • Review Summary
  • Specifications

  • Small, compact

  • Affordable

  • Designed for both warm and cool food or drinks

  • Maintains food temperature, rather than altering it

  • Build Quality
    4.0 (4)
  • Value for Money
    4.0 (4)
  • Ease of Use
    4.8 (4)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.5 (4)
  • Types Fridge Only
  • Capacity14L, 20L and 33L
  • Power SourcesCar (Cigarette Lighter) and Wall Outlet
  • FeaturesDigital Display Panel and Interior Light
  • Cooling Capacity1 °C to 25 °C
  • Weight5.5 kg to 10.3 kg
  • Construction Material Plastic
ALDI Portable Fridge / Freezer

ALDI Portable Fridge / Freezer · includes 3 listings

3.4 from 39 reviews

Latest review: Purchased three weeks ago (March 20), along with the portable folding solar panel and battery box (already had a deep cycle battery). Fridge works very well and does everything as advertised. Great

Price (RRP) $499.00 to $599.00

  • Review Summary
  • Specifications
  • Build Quality
    3.7 (13)
  • Value for Money
    3.7 (13)
  • Ease of Use
    4.6 (13)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.2 (13)
  • Types Dual Zone Fridge + Freezer
  • Capacity40L, 41L and 65L
  • Power SourcesCar (Cigarette Lighter) and Wall Outlet
  • FeaturesDigital Display Panel, Interior Light, Mobile App, Removable Lid and USB Port
  • Cooling Capacity-22 °C to +10 °C
  • Weight16.6 kg to 17 kg
  • Construction Material Aluminium , Plastic and Steel
Ironman 4x4 Fridge

Ironman 4x4 Fridge · includes 5 listings

3.8 from 14 reviews

Latest review: Purchased in 2015. Failed 6 months out of warranty with a internal gas leak. Ironman were no help. I would think that a $1000 fridge would last longer. I bought it on the reputation of the compressor

Price (RRP) $730.00 to $1,300.00

  • Review Summary
  • Specifications
  • Build Quality
    1.5 (2)
  • Value for Money
    1.0 (2)
  • Ease of Use
    2.0 (2)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    1.5 (2)
  • Types Dedicated Fridge + Freezer Combo
  • Capacity30L, 40L, 50L, 65L and 74L
  • Can Capacity42 Cans to 72 Cans
  • Power SourcesCar (Cigarette Lighter) and Wall Outlet
  • FeaturesDigital Display Panel and Interior Light
  • Cooling Capacity-18 °C to +18 °C
  • Weight18 kg to 33 kg
  • Construction Material Polypropylene
EvaKool Glacier Fridge/Freezer

EvaKool Glacier Fridge/Freezer · includes 8 listings

2.6 from 22 reviews

Latest review: Bought during one of their factory seconds sales because the price was too good to miss. Took on a week camping trip in Jan, 40*c heat running off a 115Ah battery and 160w solar panel. Running as

Price (RRP) $732.00 to $1,399.00

  • Review Summary
  • Specifications
  • Build Quality
    2.7 (6)
  • Value for Money
    3.0 (6)
  • Ease of Use
    4.5 (6)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.3 (6)
  • Types Dedicated Fridge + Freezer Combo and Dual Zone Fridge + Freezer
  • Capacity30L, 45L, 50L, 55L, 65L, 75L, 80L and 89L
  • Power SourcesCar (Cigarette Lighter) and Wall Outlet
  • FeaturesDigital Display Panel, Interior Light and Removable compartment divider
  • Cooling Capacity-16 °C to +16 °C
  • Weight17 kg to 35 kg
  • Construction Material Metal and Plastic
Waeco Cool-Ice

Waeco Cool-Ice · includes 10 listings

3.3 from 10 reviews

Latest review: I recently bought a Waeco 41 litre Cool Ice Box and used it on Christmas Day 2022 along side my older Evakool 64 litre Ice Mate, as a rough comparison on ice retention they were on par, with the

Price (RRP) $159.00 to $469.00

  • Review Summary
  • Specifications
  • Build Quality
    3.0 (2)
  • Value for Money
    1.0 (2)
  • Ease of Use
    3.5 (2)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.5 (2)
  • Types Fridge Only
  • Capacity13L, 22L, 33L, 43L, 46L, 71L, 86L, 87L and 111L
  • Can Capacity40 Cans
  • Power SourcesNone (Requires Ice)
  • Weight2.8 kg to 18.1 kg
  • Construction Material Plastic
XTM75 Dual Zone Fridge Freezer

XTM75 Dual Zone Fridge Freezer

5.0 from 1 review

Latest review: Purchased our XTM 75Lt dual zone fridge/freezer (Made by Evakool) from BCF about 3 months ago and have used it on a regular basis since then on both 12V and 240V in some pretty hot conditions in the

Price (RRP) $1,299.00

Evakool TMDZ-60

Evakool TMDZ-60

5.0 from 2 reviews

Latest review: Ive had an Evakool esky for 18months. From new i hant noticed a gap in the seal or that the drain plug leaked. After an email they sent all

Price (RRP) $1,239.00

  • Review Summary
  • Specifications
  • Build Quality
    5.0 (1)
  • Value for Money
    4.0 (1)
  • Ease of Use
    5.0 (1)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    5.0 (1)
  • Types Dual Zone Fridge + Freezer
  • Capacity51L
  • Power SourcesWall Outlet
  • FeaturesInterior Light, Removable compartment divider and Removable Lid
  • Weight19.5 kg
  • Dimensions 435 x 448 x 795 mm
  • Construction Material Plastic
YETI Roadie 20

YETI Roadie 20

5.0 from 1 review

Latest review: I've had this cooler for under a year but i've taken it on five camping trips, more than a dozen parties, and river boating. it's taken a beating being thrown around the back of my truck and kicked

Price (RRP) $299.95

  • Review Summary
  • Specifications
  • Build Quality
    5.0 (1)
  • Value for Money
    5.0 (1)
  • Ease of Use
    5.0 (1)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    5.0 (1)
  • Can Capacity14 Cans
  • Power SourcesNone (Requires Ice)
  • Weight6.8 kg
  • Dimensions 302 x 490 x 370 mm
Glacio 142L

Glacio 142L

5.0 from 1 review

Latest review: Had mine for 12 months now .. replaced similar size Dometic ( no longer available ) Keeps cold even in 40 deg days .. Upside down model with plenty of freezer space and good size fridge compartment

Price (RRP) $1,572.95

  • Review Summary
  • Specifications
  • Build Quality
    4.0 (1)
  • Value for Money
    5.0 (1)
  • Ease of Use
    5.0 (1)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    5.0 (1)
  • Types Dedicated Fridge + Freezer Combo
  • Capacity142L
  • Power SourcesCar (Cigarette Lighter) and Wall Outlet
  • Cooling Capacity10 °C to 18 °C
  • Dimensions 1260 x 510 x 500 mm
Mangrove Outdoors M45L Cooler

Mangrove Outdoors M45L Cooler

5.0 from 1 review

Latest review: I've purchased this for fishing and camping trips mainly but it also gets used regularly on weekends and at parties etc. It's built rock solid which is what i like most about it (for the dingy) and

Price (RRP) $349.99

  • Specifications
  • Types Fridge Only
  • Capacity45L
  • Can Capacity30 Cans
  • Power SourcesNone (Requires Ice)
  • FeaturesRemovable compartment divider
  • Weight12 kg
  • Dimensions 410 x 420 x 660 mm
  • Construction Material Plastic and Stainless Steel
Evakool Travelmate TMX35

Evakool Travelmate TMX35

4.7 from 3 reviews

Latest review: Bought this at Xmas based on reviews. Used it in the new year 2022 (at home) - works well. Attains temperature very quickly. Have not used wifi yet. But..... I was carrying the fridge downstairs to

Price (RRP) $849.00

  • Review Summary
  • Specifications
  • Build Quality
    5.0 (1)
  • Value for Money
    5.0 (1)
  • Ease of Use
    5.0 (1)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    5.0 (1)
  • Types Dual Zone Fridge + Freezer
  • Capacity38L
  • Power SourcesCar (Cigarette Lighter) and Wall Outlet
  • FeaturesInterior Light and USB Port
  • Weight25 kg
  • Dimensions 441 x 410 x 680 mm
  • Construction Material Polypropylene
Bushman Roadie 15L

Bushman Roadie 15L

4.7 from 7 reviews

Latest review: Excellent, robust, wish carrying/tie down brackets had pilot holes or were fitted, small whinge. Literally does what it says on the tin, holds 22 cans, keeps 'em cold. Would you keep truffles in it,

Price (RRP) $895.00

  • Review Summary
  • Specifications
  • Build Quality
    5.0 (4)
  • Value for Money
    4.5 (4)
  • Ease of Use
    5.0 (4)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    5.0 (4)
  • Types Console Fridge and Dedicated Fridge + Freezer Combo
  • Capacity15L
  • Power SourcesCar (Cigarette Lighter)
  • FeaturesInterior Light
  • Weight10 kg
  • Dimensions 380 x 535 x 220 mm
  • Construction Material Steel
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