PITBOX™ vs. Plastic Coolers: The Heat-Holding Showdown That Smoked the Competition

When it comes to resting smoked meats, temperature retention is everything. That’s why we put our PITBOX™ to the test against a standard plastic cooler in a head-to-head time and temperature study - and the results speak for themselves.

Starting at a blistering 205°F, the PITBOX™ maintained ideal resting temperatures far longer than its plastic counterpart. By tracking internal temperatures every 30 minutes from noon until 5:30 PM, we uncovered just how much better our purpose-built solution performs.

Here’s what we found:

🔥 PITBOX™ held its heat 75.5% better overall than a standard plastic cooler when measuring total heat retention over time.
• While the plastic cooler started strong at 3:30 PM, it plummeted quickly, hitting 145°F by 6:30 PM.
• The PITBOX™, on the other hand, stayed in the safe, optimal zone for hours—dropping gradually and consistently thanks to its insulated, BPA-free design.

What does this mean for your meat?
More flavor. More juice. And less risk of serving your prized brisket at lukewarm temps after hours of smoking perfection.

Still using an old cooler?
It’s time to level up. Say goodbye to greasy, stained plastic tubs and hello to precision-engineered heat retention.
👉 Rest it like you respect it™.