I learned how much coolers weigh when I use to ship the 120 quarts back from Alaska. Waxed fish boxes are lighter and with the cost of freight a lot more economical. Pay a local butcher to put your meat in the freezer and ship home partial or totally frozen. You can buy your yard bird ice at home and not have to buy them a plane ticket! It's a lot colder up above in the friendly sky's then you would believe.