When summer rolls around or the weather just won’t chill out, staying cool outdoors can feel like an impossible dream. Whether you’re at a backyard cookout, a sandy beach, or deep in the woods for a weekend campout, beating the heat is always on the to-do list. Enter the Windchill 47 Cooler: a game-changing gadget that brings ice-cold refreshment and real air conditioning to any adventure. Forget everything you think you know about coolers. Engineered by the folks behind the world’s most popular smokeless fire pit, the Solo Windchill 47 is a whole new breed of outdoor gear. More than just a place to stash your drinks, it’s a high-tech cooling station with built-in A/C and misting. Imagine chilling with friends and having a blast, with a cold breeze on demand and your favorite beverages icy for days. Designer: Solo Stove The Windchill 47 stands out as the world’s first cooler with three different ways to keep things frosty. It starts with traditional ice storage, but that’s just the beginning. Flip a switch and the cooler pulls in hot air, sending it through a high-efficiency heat exchanger and powerful fan, and then pumps out a dry, refreshing chill you can actually feel. There’s even a misting feature to keep things extra comfortable when the sun is relentless. This cooler isn’t just about keeping your cans cold, though with space for up to 65, there’s plenty of room for the whole crew. It runs on a rechargeable battery that powers the Max A/C feature for more than three hours per charge. On top of the air conditioning, the Windchill 47 delivers serious ice retention, holding chill for days so your food and drinks stay fresh throughout your trip. Windchill is packed with features that make outdoor adventures easier and more enjoyable. Built into the lid are the heat exchanger, high-powered fan, and misting pump, all the tech you need to keep cool, cleverly hidden away. The vent hose is stored underneath the lid and can be rotated to aim the breeze exactly where you want it, making it perfect for tailgates, patios, and campgrounds alike. No more worrying about dead batteries, either. With integrated USB-A and USB-C ports, you can charge up your phone, speakers, or camera right from the cooler. Rugged all-terrain wheels and a telescoping handle mean the Windchill 47 goes wherever you do, from rocky campsites to sandy beaches, and the built-in bottle opener is always there when you need it. If you’re ready to upgrade your next outdoor gathering, the Windchill 47 Cooler proves that you don’t have to sacrifice comfort for adventure. With this powerhouse in tow, you’ll have icy drinks, a refreshing breeze, and all the power you need to keep the fun going, no matter how hot it gets. The post Windchill 47 Portable Cooler Puts Real A/C in Your Outdoor Adventures first appeared on Yanko Design. #windchill #portable #cooler #puts #real

Here's what we looked at this week:The quest to optimize existing objects: The EDJY features an unusual single-blade fingernail clipper design that allegedly delivers better results. Apple's "Vehicle Motion Cues" are an on-screen anti-motion-sickness trick.From Australia, magnetic and custom-fit sun shades for your car.The Otemon splice: A crazy Japanese technique for splicing the bottom of a rotted column.Image and work: Chris Hall Stunning Frank Lloyd Wright art tiles by Motawi Tileworks.A glow-in-the-dark substitute for EDC gear: These Isotope Tritium Fobs rely on actual radioactive isotopes.Philips' Fixables initiative will offer free downloadable files to 3d print replacement parts for their products.Dutch researchers develop "countersnapping," the opposite of a push-to-open mechanism. An industrial design classic: The Brionvega Algol TV, by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper.Good or bad? The Trace camera system records entire sporting matches, but highlights just your child.From Latvia, Kanttari's bronze bar cabinet. This Solo Windchill 47 Cooler has a built-in air conditioner. Because heaven forbid you break a sweat outside.The Loki cleaning robot, here to end janitors.A new umbrella shape from Japan. Growl: An AR punching bag for training and gaming.Design solutions for beachside umbrella-wind wars, and one man vs. nature.Form follows function: Dyson's new approach yields the super slim PencilVac. An industrial design case study from Germany: Fluid Design updates Beurer's grooming devices. #core77 #weekly #roundup

To what extent should we attempt to tame nature, in the name of personal comfort? Already our homes are purpose-built to keep out weather and provide interior climate control. We commute in vehicles that keep us cool in summer and warm in winter. We shop, dine and view entertainment in temperature-controlled facilities.While camping, and attending outdoor events like barbecues and music festivals, we're at the mercy of the elements. Many would say that's an integral part of the experience. But for those who find the lack of comfort, the lack of control over nature, intolerable, there are companies ready to sell you a solution.Solo Stove, the outdoor gear manufacturer known for their smokeless fire pits, has expanded into other camping gear. Their new offering is the Solo Windchill 47, a drinks cooler with a built-in air conditioner. That you use outside. "At the push of a button, it turns icy temps inside the cooler into frigid, dry air-conditioning—thanks to a built-in heat exchanger, high-powered fan, and water pump," the company writes. "And yes, it's real air-conditioning. Upgrade your cooler setup with the Solo Windchill 47 to keep the chill coming—anytime, anywhere." You can also use it to charge your phone. While I find the product obscene, that's due to my personal preferences. I live on a rural property, enjoy being outside and try to work with nature, accepting that I will get sweaty when I'm working outside in July. While there is an element of mild suffering to it, it makes that moment when you take a break inside, and feel the cool air of an A/C or a fan, that much sweeter.However, Solo Stove is based in Texas, which experiences more 100-degree-plus days than my region; perhaps Texans view summer as a war on their comfort. And for plenty of Americans, I'm guessing hauling around a 40-plus-pound cooler with built-in lithium ion batteries is a small price to pay for keeping cool. Even at to depending on battery options, the Windchill 47 will find a ready market. "Glampers" will be thrilled. #cooler #with #builtin #air #conditioner