The sun is shining, the weather is warmer and summer is almost here! So grab your beach chairs, sunblock, set up your hammocks or lounge on some outdoor furniture, because ’tis the dang season.
Unfortunately, there is a slight downside to the warmer weather. Without a proper cooler, your ice cold drinks and fresh food may get soggy, hot and warm. Yuck!
To avoid any spoiled meals or room-temperature drinks, opt for a top-of-the-line cooler that’ll keep your snack and beverages fresh and ready to eat and drink.
There are so many different versions such as portable, electric, foldable and more to fit your unique needs. No matter if you’re camping or hosting a backyard BBQ, a cooler is an absolute essential to keep you and your guests cool, hydrated and nourished.
Below, discover the best coolers currently available on the Internet. Options range from hardshell coolers, soft sided coolers, backpack coolers and more. Best of all, some of the coolers are even on sale.
Click below to shop a specific category:
Enjoy an insulated body and lid that seamlessly rolls through all walks of life utilizing 10-inch wheels. You can also look forward to a butler tray, two bottle openers and self-training cup holders.
Customers are saying: “This cooler was perfect. Over the past three years I have purchased other coolers and NONE of them held up to a trip to the beach — the handles have always been too short. The large wheels, height off the ground and extendable handle make it much easier to handle. The cup holders on top as well as the extra tray that can be placed on the handle are such a great addition. Worth every bit of the costs!”
Carry your favorite beverages and perishable snacks with ease using this spacious cooler by Igloo. The plastic material will insulate and keep everything from soda, cocktails, fruit and more from getting hot, allowing you to soak up the sun at the beach, an outdoor game and more.
Customers are saying: “Perfect little cooler for road trips. Fits perfectly behind passenger seat [making it] easy for kids to grab snacks and drinks. Keeps snacks and drink cool — we will be taking it on a long road trip and hoping it keeps ice pretty insulated.”
This cooler is serving both looks and portable cooling capabilities. We didn’t think a cooler could look elegant until Permasteel stepped in. It comes with four wheels that you can move indoors and outdoors, so your favorite beverages and snacks are never too far out of reach.
Customers are saying: “I’m obsessed with this cooler! It was pretty easy to put together. I love that it has wheels so I’m able to roll inside or out. I used it for champagne bottles at my birthday party and surprisingly there was still ice in it two days later and that’s without a lid the entire time! I got several compliments on it, just super cute!”
For any large gatherings or events that require a lot (and we mean a lot) of drinks, this cooler has enough space to hold to 101 cans — meaning you’ll never be without a cold one.
Customers are saying: “This cooler holds a ton of frozen food packages and bags. We moved and loaded all the contents of our fridge and freezer into this massively large cooler on wheels! Was the best experience as nothing defrosted during the four hour drive to our new house. Also, this cooler makes it easy to load up on the bevy of cold items we get for the two hour driving trips to Costco. Highly recommend!”
Perfect for hunters and kayak fishermen, this drybox cooler is small in size but keeps food and drinks cold and dry. You can even throw in your valuable electronics, such as your camera or keys, to protect your goods.
Customers are saying: “Holy moly guacamole! This cooler is excessively fantastic! I’ve had it for two yeas now and have used it on a weekly basis. Okay, the gasket that makes it leakproof is still going. The cooler looks great and color is like day one. Locking system is fine — if I place chilled drinks from refrigerator to cooler without ice or icepack, they will keep cold for hours as if they were in ice — well, almost that cool! … Perfect for road trips, one day at the beach, car rides or a long day running errands …”
Have you ever seen a better looking cooler? Not only does it look great, but it also features comfort handles perfect for gripping and traveling, a no-tilt drainage plug and a secure lid that holds up to 250 pounds, so go ahead and take a seat.
Customers are saying: “I first used it at a Super Bowl party and left it in garage after. Still had ice five days later [and the] few beers left [in it] were still cold. Many compliments and this ice chest looks so cool. Looks great, works amazing. No regrets and worth the price.”
Choose from eight fun colors with this Grizzly Amazon-favorite. Look forward to rotomolding, a rubber gasket, lock sides, a shoulder strap and more.
Customers are saying: “This is the perfect cooler for a fishing trip or campout. It’s an absolute tank of a cooler and I’m confident you could drop it from a plane and it’d be fine. I see a lot of people complaining about the size. I put about 13 cans in it with ice and the dry container easily. Take the container out and you could fit probably 14 cans in it. For a guy like me who just wants to fish and maybe stay a night, it’s perfect. The strap is very well made and will not break, and it’s perfect to use as a seat. It’s made in the USA, which I love!”
There’s no brand quite like Yeti.
This Yeti soft sided cooler is made to be tough, as it features a Dry Hide exterior shell, is waterproof and resistant to mildew, punctures, and UV rays. You can also look forward to closed-cell rubber foam, a secure closure to keep it leak-resistant and more.
Customers are saying: “This cooler is AMAZING! I have traveled several times in the last year, leaving my breastfeeding infant at home. I brought this cooler in each trip to keep my milk cold during travel. One of my trips resulted in a 21 hour day stuck on the same plane trying to get home with frozen milk. This cooler passed the test! I was able to change out the ice once, and when I got home, my liquid gold was still frozen! It also fits nicely in the overhead compartment! I can’t say enough good things about this cooler!”
Need a lunch cooler that doubles as a drink holder? Then meet this Carhartt two-compartment cooler. Details include two compartments, a large space that hold sup to a six-pack, a top handle and more.
Customers are saying: “Great lunch box/cooler. The upper zipper section is nice to store fruit or things you don’t need to keep cool and has a side zipper to access without opening the entire pack. Material is sturdy.”
Complete with a magnetic handle, durable outer material and a padded shoulder strap, this cooler is great for a plethora of uses. Take it with you on day trips, hikes, beach trips and more.
Customers are saying: “This is hands down the best soft cooler I have ever owned! I drive a truck and the cooler is on the floor, which gets warm because of the engine. Plus, I was running the heat with it blowing on the floor. I drive 500 miles one way and when I get there the ice is still full with not much melted at all. Better than my Yeti and it holds more and was $100 less!! Orca is my go-to cooler from now on. Zipper is tough at first, but after I put the wax that was supplied on it, it is now getting very easy to open.”
Choose from 10 various designs and patterns to find your perfect family cooler. The bag holds up to 36 skinny cans, eight bottles of wine and keeps it all cold for up to 48 hours.
Customers are saying: “This adorable cooler kept our food, ice and drinks cool for several hours during our beach trip and several pool trips this summer. No leaks in the car either! Would definitely recommend.”
Featuring a lightweight design and padded shoulder straps, this closed-cell foam cooler backpack is next level. Throw it over your shoulders and enjoy leak and puncture resistance along with exterior pockets to keep everything separate and secure.
Customers are saying: “
Is there anything cooler than a backtap backpack? Fill it with water, wine or restorative drinks, like our ultimate favorite drink, BioSteel.
The backpack holds up to three gallons of your favorite beverage, 14 slim cans, 12 standard 12 oz beer cans or five bottles of wine.
Customers are saying: “I took four half gallons of ice cream to work in a hot plant. The ice cream was still frozen SEVEN HOURS later when we ate it on our lunch break! We were very impressed.”
Rather than have to pick up and carry or pull your cooler through the grass, sand or pavement, just throw this handy backpack on and you’ll have a drink easily within reach. The design can hold a lot of drinks and snacks, according to reviewers. It even features two side mesh pockets for added storage.
Customers are saying: “This works great for camp and for any event that we need a food/drinks for. It fits a lot and makes life much easier to carry. Love all of the compartments. Good and sturdy so far. It’s comfortable to wear as well!”
Ditch the picnic basket and try this backpack on for size instead. The interior can fit up to 30 cans and includes a slime-tech durable, gunk, muck and goo-resistant material to keep it looking and feeling fresh alongside your chilled food and drinks.
Customers are saying: “I work construction — usually a decent walk to and from the work site. I’ve always used Arctic Zone, but wanted something bigger and more durable….This is it for sure, well insulated, I can fit three16 ounce Poland spring bottles side-by-side at the base, which leaves tons of room for food. Other compartments I use for wet wipes, hand sanitizer, napkins and whatever else you need. Wish there were other colors, but the comfort, durability and space makes that irrelevant.”
If you’re on the hunt for a lightweight hard cooler, you’ve found it.
This RTIC hard cooler is 30% lighter than rotomolded coolers of the same capacity, features three inches of closed-cell foam and is infused with toughness. Best of all, it can be carried by one person and features a removable divider and upper basket.
Customers are saying: “If you’re in the market for long term storage for camping, etc., you can count on this unit to do its job. The heavy duty latches and modular design make it easy to pack up cold goods for probably up to five days (done right). While the exterior size looks large, the interior isn’t all that big, but neither is a Yeti as they pack it full of insulation. Save a few dollars and go with the next best cooler.”
What’s better than some cool drinks? Some cool drinks and music.
This bluetooth speaker cooler is lightweight, water-resistant, and weighs less than three pounds. So enjoy some tunes and cold sips and bites.
Customers are saying: “
I bought five of these Bluetooth coolers, one for myself and one for each of my four adult children.
Who just love theirs. I use mine every day. The sound is very powerful and of good quality. The Bluetooth is easy to pair and holds a charge for a long time. Drinks stay nice and cold, even overnight. The bag is light weight and roomy. It is reasonably priced and makes a good gift.”
Camping trips with friends won’t have to be spent refilling ice or grabbing a warm beverage since this durable cooler can hold up to 54 cans and 37 pounds of ice.
Customers are saying: “Perfect for camping in the summer. Most coolers keep ice cold for a day, but this keeps it cold for a few days and doesn’t sweat/condensate.”
Whether you’re going for a week long camping trip or weekend getaway this cooler is up to the task. The back tires are made from heavy duty materials that can trek through the sand, grass and more. It can hold up to 20 pounds of ice and 60 cans. Plus, it has the ability to keep ice for up to 10 days.
Customers are saying: “I’m on a four week cross country road trip and this cooler has been a gem. Food has stayed icy-cold every step of the way — colder than my refrigerator at home.”
For more content, check out the New York Post Shopping section.