As the weather warms up, we all look forward to getting outside on picnics and camping trips, and enjoying some ice-cold beverages. But whether you’re just having lunch in the park or going on an overnight trek, it pays to have a lightweight, portable cooler that’s easy to shuttle around but can also keep your drinks, ice and food insulated for long periods.
Out of the hundreds of coolers on the market, we’ve come up with this list of top 13 portable coolers, all of which are guaranteed to keep your drinks cool and the good times rolling. From cooler bags that are made for golfers to extra-large rolling coolers that can hold dozens of drinks for big groups and parties, we’ve found the right cooler for you!
- Go mobile with this Coleman cooler, which is spacious enough to hold up to 47 cans and has recessed wheels that make it easy to move.
- This Titan easy-open cooler can keep drinks cold for up to two days, and comes with an additional shelf that keeps food from getting crushed.
- For a true “deep-freeze” environment for your drinks and other cold items, we recommend this Titan 49-can hardbody cooler, which uses a radiant heat barrier.
- You can’t get more portable than with this backpack cooler, which features two insulated compartments for holding both cool drinks and dry foods.
- This 30-can leakproof cooler boasts five layers of insulation as well as handy side pockets to hold your phone and tablet.
- For a compact cooler that’s easy to tote around, you can’t go wrong with the classic Igloo Playmate Pal cooler, which features a secure swinging lid.
- This 15-can RTIC cooler can be carried on your shoulder, and also comes with a built-in can opener and a waterproof bottom that prevents dirt and other damp surfaces from affecting the cooler’s contents.
- If you’re trekking into the great outdoors with your drinks, this waterproof backpack cooler is rugged yet comfortable enough to take anywhere.
- Party it up with this extra-large insulated bag, which can accommodate large pizzas as well as cold drinks.
- If you’re hanging out on the beach or going on a kayaking trip, this dry bag floating cooler will keep your drinks and food dry, and it even floats!
- This large rolling cooler can hold up to 72 cans and comes with a cart that helps you wheel it around, and can detach into two separate bags that hold cold drinks and food.
- If golf is your game, this foam-insulated Athletico Cooler Bag is the choice, as it’s slim and lightweight enough to latch onto your golf club bag.
- This 8-quart personal cooler is ideal for road trips as it’s small enough to sit by your feet in your car—and it can keep drinks cold for 40 hours.
