Recommended not only for fishing, but also for camping and swimming! The toughest cooler in DAIWA’s history Tough Trunk GU/S4300

Cooler boxes made by fishing equipment manufacturers are easy to use!

A variety of cooler boxes are available in Japan, including those made by fishing tackle makers, outdoor makers, domestic makers, and importers, but they are not all the same in terms of performance. Some of the inexpensive ones that can be easily purchased are easy to use, but others tend to melt ice easily or break down after a few years. Recently, imported models with robust bodies and excellent cold-keeping capacity seem to be popular among campers, but many of them are heavy. The impression of the reporter, who frequently uses cooler boxes for fishing, is that most of the models released by domestic fishing tackle makers and designed for high performance are lightweight, easy to use, and sturdy, while retaining high cooling effect. Among the cooler boxes made by Japanese fishing equipment makers, Daiwa is one of the favorite makers among many anglers. They have released many coolers in different sizes and ranks, and among them, the “Tough Trunk GU/S4300,” the toughest and most robust cooler in Daiwa’s history, will be released in August 2023.

Easy to carry!　Suitable for medium to large size fish

The main feature of the “Tough Trunk GU/S4300” to be released this time is that it has a rugged body and is just plain sturdy. In addition, the large-diameter casters and large side handles make it easy to carry heavy loads of fish and other items from the car to the boat. The large side handles are attached on both sides, making it easy for two people to work when carrying it or unloading it from a boat.

Equipped with large casters and side handles that come in handy when moving between vehicles and vessels. Side handles are provided on both sides.

The top lid has a double-opening structure with a lock button for tight sealing. The top lid can be removed for easy cleaning after use. The non-slip rubber feet provide excellent stability on a rocking ship.

The lid can be opened and closed with the lock button. The lid can be securely fastened. The lid can also be removed by releasing all the locking buttons.

The bottom is equipped with non-slip rubber, so it is less likely to slip on the boat. It also comes with a flip-up faucet that can be easily opened and closed by simply turning it 90 degrees. After chilling fish in seawater ice, the water inside can be easily disposed of when taking the fish home.

The 43-liter model measures 34 x 73.5 x 41 cm (internal dimensions 23 x 56.5 x 31.5 cm), making it easy to fit inside a car, while still being able to hold fish up to 50 cm in length when stretched straight out. The lineup includes two models: a high-cooling model (GU4300) using urethane insulation and a lightweight styrene model (S4300), and the lineup also includes four types of colors: white, gray, blue, and red, allowing users to select the one they like best.

With a 43-liter capacity, it can hold a 2-liter PET bottle in an upright position.

Comes with a proof case to keep food and other items separate after the fish have been placed in it.

Four types of colors are available. Pricing is undecided as of mid-July.

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Summary: Angler’s Time Editorial Department