I was skeptical at first. Was it really worth the high price? The short answer is yes! My biggest complaint is the weight because my plan was to travel with it. It’s heavy to carry around but I am super impressed at how well it keeps my drinks cold. I put some ice and water in it and 11 hours later there was STILL the same ice in it. That’s impressive! I’m still not thrilled with the weight but I’m willing to overlook it.