+1 on the hard sided coolers,they are tougher to transport than the softy's,but they are much more versatile,i.e.- great to sit on-try that with a softy!,make xlnt tables for eating,slicing,assembling,etc.,make good windbreaks & anchor points for tarps,If you keep it sanitary clean,you will have valuable ice water in arid climes(Desert area's) which is Perfect for The Arabian Desert, your own "mobile oasis",you can actually mis-treat a hardsided cooler & it will forgive you,& still provide for your needs!You can use it as a step-ladder to see over the next sand dune or as a podium to practice a speech,afterwards you hop down,crack the lid open for a frosty cold beverage on a normally Hot(120+F) day!A softy will make a decent pillow,or haste flip-flops if your shoes/boots get swallowed in a Haboob,lol! Have a Happy New Year,EVERYBODY! Cheers! Aud Lang syne,pip-pip & all that rot!