How to Build Your Own Hunting Walk-in Cooler – Complete DIY Guide

By freezing valley September 15th, 2026 12 views


If you are a hunter and need a reliable place to
hang, cool, and store deer, elk, moose, wild game, or other meat, building your own hunting walk-in cooler can be a practical and cost-effective solution.

You don't need to search for insulated panels, a cold room door, refrigeration equipment, and accessories from different suppliers.

Freezing Valley can supply the complete hunting walk-in cooler package. We supply all the main parts you need — you just need to assemble and install it at your location.

Our hunting cooler packages can be supplied with 50 Hz or 60 Hz refrigeration systems, making them suitable for customers in different countries and regions.

Whether you need a small personal deer cooler or a larger hunting and game meat storage room, we can supply a package according to your required dimensions, temperature, power supply, and application.

What Do We Supply?

We can supply the main components required to build your own hunting walk-in cooler, including:

  • PU insulated cold room panels

  • Insulated cold room door

  • Monoblock refrigeration unit

  • 50 Hz or 60 Hz refrigeration options

  • Temperature controller

  • Cold room lighting

  • Installation accessories

  • Other necessary cold room components

We supply the complete package — you arrange the installation locally.

This means you don't have to purchase panels from one company, the door from another company, and the refrigeration equipment from another supplier.

We can prepare the main components together as a complete hunting walk-in cooler package.

Step 1 – Choose Your Hunting Cooler Size

The first step is deciding how much space you need.

Think about the number and size of animals you normally need to store, whether you want to hang whole carcasses, and whether you need additional space for shelves or other meat products.

Popular hunting cooler sizes can include:

1.2 × 1.2 × 2.2 m

1.5 × 1.5 × 2.2 m

1.8 × 1.8 × 2.2 m

2.0 × 2.0 × 2.2 m

2.5 × 2.0 × 2.2 m

We can also manufacture custom sizes according to your available space and storage requirements.

Step 2 – Install the Insulated Panels

Good insulation is extremely important for a hunting walk-in cooler.

We supply PU insulated cold room panels designed to create an insulated enclosure and help maintain a stable temperature inside the room.

A common option for our walk-in cooler packages is 100 mm PU insulated panels.

The panels use an interlocking design, making the room relatively straightforward to assemble.

Depending on your project, panels can be supplied for the:

Walls + Ceiling + Floor, if required

Once assembled and properly sealed, the insulated panels form the main structure of your hunting cooler.



Step 3 – Install the Cold Room Door

We also supply the insulated cold room door with your hunting cooler package.

A properly insulated and sealed door is important because it helps prevent warm outside air from entering the cooler.

Good door sealing helps:

  • Maintain a stable temperature

  • Reduce refrigeration load

  • Reduce unnecessary energy consumption

  • Protect the meat stored inside

Different door sizes can be supplied according to your hunting cooler dimensions and requirements.


Step 4 – Install the Monoblock Refrigeration Unit

For our DIY hunting walk-in coolers, we supply a monoblock refrigeration system.

A monoblock unit is a compact, all-in-one refrigeration solution designed to make installation easier.

The refrigeration circuit is factory assembled, tested, and charged with refrigerant before shipment.

This means you don't need to build a refrigeration system from separate condensing units, evaporators, refrigerant pipes, and other major components.

The monoblock unit is installed directly onto the cold room according to the installation requirements.


Why Choose a Monoblock Unit for a Hunting Cooler?

A monoblock refrigeration unit provides several advantages:

  • Easy installation

  • Compact all-in-one design

  • Factory assembled and tested

  • Factory charged with refrigerant

  • Suitable for DIY hunting cooler projects

  • Available in different refrigeration capacities

  • Available in 50 Hz and 60 Hz versions

  • Suitable for deer, elk, moose, and other wild game coolers

We select the refrigeration capacity according to your room dimensions, required temperature, ambient conditions, and application.

50 Hz & 60 Hz Refrigeration Systems Available

We can supply hunting walk-in cooler refrigeration systems for different electrical standards.

50 Hz

Suitable for markets using 50 Hz electrical systems, including New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, Europe, and many other countries.

60 Hz

We can also manufacture 60 Hz monoblock refrigeration systems for markets such as the United States and Canada.

When requesting a quotation, simply tell us your:

Country + Voltage + Phase + Frequency (Hz)

We can then recommend the appropriate refrigeration configuration for your location.

Step 5 – What Temperature Should a Hunting Cooler Be?

For fresh game meat, the purpose of the hunting cooler is to bring the meat temperature down and maintain a stable refrigerated environment.

Many hunting coolers operate approximately around:

0°C to +4°C

or approximately:

32°F to 39°F

The exact temperature should depend on the type of meat, storage period, processing method, and applicable local food-safety requirements.

If you have a particular temperature requirement, let us know when requesting your quotation.

Step 6 – Assemble and Install Your Hunting Cooler

Once you receive your hunting walk-in cooler package, the basic process is:

Assemble the insulated panels → Install the cold room door → Install the monoblock refrigeration unit → Complete the electrical connection → Test the cooler.

The panel assembly and monoblock design make this a convenient solution for customers who want to build their own hunting cooler.

Electrical connections should be completed according to local requirements, and we recommend using a qualified electrician where required.

We supply the equipment — you install it locally.

Hunting Walk-in Cooler Pricing

Here are some examples of our standard walk-in cooler package pricing:

1.2 × 1.2 × 2.2 m

NZD $6,480

1.5 × 1.5 × 2.2 m

NZD $6,990

2.0 × 2.0 × 2.2 m

NZD $8,380

2.5 × 2.0 × 2.2 m

NZD $9,350

We can also manufacture larger and custom-sized hunting walk-in coolers according to your requirements.

Shipping and delivery costs depend on your location.

For international customers, contact us with your destination and we can discuss the available shipping options.

A Complete DIY Hunting Walk-in Cooler Package

One of the biggest advantages of our hunting cooler package is that you don't need to source all the components separately.

Freezing Valley can supply the insulated panels, cold room door, monoblock refrigeration system, and necessary accessories as one complete package.

You receive the equipment and arrange the installation locally.

This solution can be suitable for:

  • Hunters

  • Hunting lodges

  • Deer hunters

  • Elk hunters

  • Moose hunters

  • Game meat processors

  • Farms

  • Butchers

  • Outfitters

  • Hunting clubs

What Information Do We Need?

If you would like a quotation, send us:

1. Hunting cooler size:
Length × Width × Height

2. Required temperature:
°C or °F

3. What will you store?
Deer, elk, moose, wild game, meat, etc.

4. Location:
City, state/province, and country

5. Electrical supply:
Voltage / Phase / 50 Hz or 60 Hz

With this information, we can recommend a suitable hunting walk-in cooler package and refrigeration capacity.

Build Your Own Hunting Walk-in Cooler with Freezing Valley

Building your own hunting walk-in cooler doesn't mean you need to find every component yourself.

We supply the complete hunting walk-in cooler package — you just need to assemble and install it locally.

We can supply 50 Hz and 60 Hz refrigeration systems, allowing us to support hunting cooler projects in different markets around the world.

Whether you need a small cooler for deer or a larger walk-in cooler for elk, moose, or game meat processing, contact us with your required dimensions and location.

Email: info@freezingvalley.com

Freezing Valley Refrigeration Equipment

We supply the complete package. You build it. You install it.

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