12 Best Coolers (Review) In 2021

Carting cold drinks to your favorite picnic spot in the mountains has never been easier thanks to this Arctic Zone Titan Deep Freeze Zipperless Hardbody Cooler. It features Deep Freeze high-performance insulation and a patented, “flip-open” zipperless lid. The liner is FDA compliant HardBody with a removable SmartShelf and it’s also leakproof with Microban so your food and drinks are protected from bacteria, stains, and smells. This awesome cooler also comes with a convenient commutable strap with cushioning making it a sturdy, comfortable bag style cooler you’ll love taking with you on your picnics or even just keep your lunch cool. If you also like spending time on a golf course, be sure to check out our selection of the best golf coolers.

Head for the beach with your buddies and party all day and night with cold drinks with this Coleman Steel-Belted Cooler. It can take up to 85 cans and keep them cool for up to 4 days or pack fewer cans and more food. This is a high capacity, heavy-duty cooler that is built to last and deliver years of reliable performance. It’s charming, retro design will make it a pleasant future at any gathering you attend whether it’s at the beach, the mountains or your next poolside BBQ.

Next time you head out for a family picnic, pack lunch in this convenient, large capacity CleverMade Collapsible Cooler Bag. This bag is insulated and lightweight yet it can hold up to 50 cans of your favorite beverages. When you unpack this tote cooler or consume everything in it, fold it up and stash it away. This soft sided cooler is perfect for those day time trips with the family, and food delivery services also find it very handy. 

The classic cooler looks in a sleek white color is perfect for those hot summer days. This Igloo Polar Cooler has an Ultratherm insulation body and lid with reinforced swing-up handle with a tie-down loop feature that makes it easy to carry from your car to your picnic spot. It also has dual snap-fit latches that securely keep the lid closure down and a threaded drain plug for hose hook up and easy draining making it easy to clean as well. This marvel will keep your food icy for up to 5 days and you can keep 188 cans cool. That’s more than enough for even a large pool party.

Yeti coolers are among the most reliable coolers on the market and this Hopper Flip Portable Cooler would make a great gift for the person who likes to spend daylight hours outdoors. It features ColdCell insulation with a DryHide Outer Shell. Best of all it’s 100% leak-proof thanks to the HydroLok Zipper so you can toss it around in your care and not worry about any messy spills. Take this with you when you go to the beach or camping. You can even take it to your favorite sporting events and never need to leave your seat to get expensive stadium food. You may also like some of the best backpack coolers from our list, so check them out.

Most coolers can only cool using ice which is great until the ice melts. This Igloo Iceless Thermoelectric Cooler is the ultimate traveling companion because it keeps food cold without messy ice. It has an 8-foot long power cord that you can plug into your car’s cigarette lighter and keep the cooler in the trunk or back seat. It’s powered by a fan that circulates cool air in much the same way as your refrigerator at home. The ergonomic design of this cooler features a curved back making it easy to move around. This awesome cooler is perfect for road trips and a favorite with long haul truckies.

When you want to head for the hills you want to be prepared. Coolers for camping are a great way to keep food and drinks at safe temperatures and this Stanley Adventure Cooler will keep your groceries cool for up to 27 hours. This is a nice, sturdy cooler with double wall foam insulation that is lightweight but tough. It can keep 21 cans cold or a little less drink and more food. The handle makes this cooler easy to carry and it’s a great size for a family picnic.

For those who like to live it rough in the wild, nothing beats this YETI Tundra 65 Cooler. It’s one of the sturdiest coolers available, earning it the label of being Certified Bear-Resistant. The insulating layer is a pressure-injected commercial-grade polyurethane foam that is super light in weight but keeps food incredibly cool for a portable cooler. Even the latches of this cooler have been constructed of heavy-duty rubber so you can be sure this is a cooler that will last you for a whole lot of years. Take it with you fishing and keep you catch in this cooler without worrying about the nasty fish smell before you even get home.  

Beach parties, camping trips or even a backyard BBQ will be so much better when you have a Coleman 54-Quart Cooler like this one. It’s a great way to keep your drinks cool during parties, or you can pack a decent amount of supplies and hit your favorite camping spot in the forest for a day or two. This is a high capacity, heavy-duty cooler with a 54-quart capacity. It’s made from rust-resistant stainless steel with comfort grip steel handles. You’ll love the cool, retro design that will have your buddies guessing as to how long you’ve had it. For more amazing options for hot summer days, check out our selection of the best floating coolers.

For a nice big capacity cooler this ORCA Cooler is a winner. The large, 58-quart capacity is big enough to hold lots of food and drinks for a full weekend of camping. This cooler can keep your things cold for a few days thanks to integrated insulation. There is also a handy cargo net attachment included for additional storage. There is also a nice sturdy lid gasket to ensure a perfect seal that is certain to keep the interior nice and cool and with a lifetime warranty, you’ll be taking this cooler with you on weekends right into your senior years.

Pelican coolers have a reputation for excellent cooling properties and this 45-quart Progear Elite Cooler is a camper’s best friend. It’s designed with a freezer-grade gasket that seals in the cool and secure clasps ensure a better seal so food stays cooler and fresher for much longer. This baby offers 7 to 10 days of ice retention so you can really get away for longer and not worry about food spoilage. The handles can be easily gripped and then slip down when you’ve found the best place to keep your cooler while you camp. This is a super sturdy cooler that you’ll get many years of use out of. It would make a perfect gift for beer lovers who like to have their beer cool wherever they go.

Never drink lukewarm water again after a day of hiking when you pack your cold water and other food and beverages in this AO Coolers Original Soft Cooler. The outer layer is canvas with high-density insulation with a removable shoulder strap and a side pocket for extra odds and ends. This is a durable cooler bag that you will love and it’s perfect for sporting days, boating and hiking.