Awesome Coolers

The waterproof and cold-proof Hexnub light makes it easy to see what’s in your drink cooler, even at night. The rechargeable light provides up to 55 hours of white light, even when submerged in ice. It has adjustable brightness levels and a red light mode, so you can use it as an emergency beacon. Its magnetic base attaches to metal surfaces, too.

This folding chair gives you a place to sit when camping, hiking, fishing, or waiting in long lines. Under its seat is a cooler bag that holds snacks and drinks, along with pockets for a water bottle and small accessories. The chair holds up to 331 lb. and can be carried backpack style. It folds up to just 1.2″ thick when not in use.

This insulated tube from GSI Outdoors holds two standard 12 oz. drink cans and keeps them cool for up to 18 hours without ice. It’s made from durable stainless steel with a screw-top lid and a carrying handle. Available in blue, red, yellow, or green.

Arctic Zone’s soft-sided cooler is ready for all your outdoor activities. Its main section holds up to 50 cans, and its front compartment is great for sandwiches (or up to 10 more cans). Both sections are wrapped in high-performance insulation. It rolls on rugged all-terrain wheels and is collapsible for storage.

This slimline cooler bag lets you carry a six-pack of beer with you when you hit the links. It’s skinny enough to fit inside the outer pouch of many golf bags or can be carried solo by its handle or shoulder strap. Its interior is insulated, and it includes two ice packs to ensure drinks stay cool for all 18 holes.

This military-style backpack carries food and drinks to cookouts, picnics, and festivals. Its leakproof main compartment is insulated to keep items cold or warm, while its top section separates items that must be kept dry. Outside, it has MOLLE webbing for accessories and large mesh pouches for bottles. Available in brown, black, dark camo, blue, and grey.

This large-capacity cooler backpack holds up to 54 cans and ice. Its side pockets provide space for four bottles of wine or other spirits, and its front zippered pocket is ideal for utensils and other accessories. Its insulated main compartment keeps contents cool for up to 24 hours.

Igloo’s heavy-duty coolers are built using a lightweight blow-molded body, with thick foam walls that keep ice frozen for up to 4 days. They have multiple tie-down points, non-slip corners, a rubberized grab handle, and a stainless steel kick plate. Available in 25 qt., 52 qt., and 72 qt. sizes.

Whether camping or tailgating, the last thing you want to let you down is your drink cooler. Pelican takes their knack for building nearly indestructible cases and applies it to coolers that can retain ice up to 10 days, and can even keep out bears. They come in 30-, 50-, and 70-quart sizes.

Outdoor gear maker Dometic goes beyond its RV and overland vehicle market with its first soft coolers for backroad and urban exploration. Boasting high-performance insulation and rugged construction, the Dometic PSC comes in 9L and 19L bags, and a 22L capacity backpack.

This soft-sided cooler bag from Bellroy is the perfect size for a 6-pack and an ice pack. It’s made using 3M Thinsulate insulation to keep contents cold and has a waterproof lining to keep moisture from escaping. Its handle can be looped around a backpack strap for easy carrying, and it has a bottle opener built into its latch. Also available in a larger 10L size.

Ninja continues to take popular products and improve upon them. Their 50-quart FrostVault cooler is less expensive than YETI hard shell coolers and adds a Dry Zone drawer that keeps food items cold without making contact with the ice in its main section. It retains ice for up to 6 days, is lockable, and has a built-in drain for easy clean-out.

The Cuddy Crawler is the ultimate cooler for outdoor activities. It has four heavy-duty wheels that can roll over rugged terrain, and it floats like a boat. With four built-in drink holders, a split lid, and a 6-foot tow strap, it’s the perfect companion for tubing and kayaking. It holds up to 30 cans and 20 pounds of ice. There’s also a version without wheels.

The minute you take a case of beer out of the store fridge, it starts changing temperature. But if you’ve got an insulated Kase Made cooler bag from Kanga, your beer will stay cold for up to seven hours without ice. Simply slide the case into the bag’s side, zip it up, and carry. Available in 12-pack, 24-pack, and 30-pack sizes.

Want some cold drinks on your hike, but don’t want to lug around a big cooler? Wren’s sturdy PVC sling bag is just the right size for a six pack with enough room to stash some candy bars. It has a waterproof roll-top opening, and a front mesh pouch for carrying small items like sunglasses or your keys. Available in Field Green or Storm Blue.

Camp-Zero’s rugged rotomolded cooler holds 10 liters – or up to a dozen cans. Thick insulation provides excellent ice retention, and its lid has two built-in cup/can holders. An aluminum handle has a padded handle for comfort. It comes in a wide variety of colors, and they sell larger coolers up to 110-liters.