I don't have to purchase ice. That said, I own 3 medium size Yetis for my small boats and one GIANT Frigid Rigid 300 mounted in my offshore boat. The F.R. is made totally out of fiberglass and made in America. I keep the clean ice in there for drinks and to replenish the fish coffin. I've heard good reports on the Engle but never owned one. For hauling ice to the boats, I use 3 jumbo cheapo Wal-Mart coolers in the bed of my truck so I don't have worry so much if someone steals them. It's like rifle scopes. Some folks want a Swarovski and some are OK with Leupold. Some will even settle for a Tasco due to budget. That's OK too. Get what YOU want. Money DOES buy quality.