Which cooler should you buy this summer? We tested 18 of them

Shop with us to find coolers for corporate gifts or to use at your next fundraiser, fun run or community event opens in new window. Coleman’s vast range of coolers ensures that there’s something for every adventurer, from the casual picnicker to the serious camper. Let’s delve into some of the most popular coleman instant tent models, which have garnered rave reviews from outdoor enthusiasts. This is a quality protective liner for coolers/ice chests.

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One of the most important factors in choosing a cooler is its ability to stay cool and maintain ice for as long as possible. Coleman soft coolers have a much shorter cold retention time than the hard models, usually 24 hours. With proper preparation, Coleman’s hard coolers can retain cold temperatures anywhere from three to six days, depending on the model. At the tailgate, campsite or beach, keep your party refreshed with the Coleman 316 Series 62 qt Cooler. This cooler is fully insulated, preserving ice for up to 5 days in 90°F temperatures.

Keep beverages and perishable foods cold with the Coleman 70-Quart Xtreme 5-Day Heavy-Duty Cooler. Ideal for weekend camping adventures, barbecues, and road trips, this portable cooler features Xtreme insulation technology that keeps ice up to 5 days in temperatures as high as 90°F. With enough capacity for up to 100 cans, the cooler provides ample space for ingredients, perishable food, soda cans, and more. The leak-resistant drain allows you to easily empty excess water without tilting the cooler. Integrated cup holders on the lid offer easy access to cold drinks, while the Have-A-Seat lid offers a comfortable place to sit and relax. When it is time to pack up, the EZ-Clean lid easily wipes clean of grime and dirt.

If you’re looking for all the bells and whistles, dive into our review of the Yeti Tundra 65. This cooler has some of the best insulation and can withstand wear and tear. Beware, the narrow plastic handles tend to dig uncomfortably into the bent fingers of whoever takes this cooler for a stroll. When loaded with light things, coleman camping chair this is less noticeable. However, if you decide to fill the Coleman to the top with ice and soda, you may soon be wishing you hadn’t! So depending on how you pack your Coleman, you may have no problems wandering through the city park with it, or you may have a tough time merely loading it into the back of a Subaru.

The Coleman Steel-Belted Cooler is a nostalgic nod to the 1950s design but with all the modern cooling tech. It boasts up to 4 days of ice retention, and its sturdy stainless steel handles make transportation easy. It’s from Pelican, and it comes in an impressive variety of color options, but the performance wasn’t as strong as other comparable options. Rubbermaid doesn’t make as many coolers as it used to, but you’ll still find a few options if you shop around, including the $20 Rubbermaid Ice Chest Cooler. Like that Igloo cooler in the previous slide, it lacks both a latch and a drainage spout, and the performance was, again, pitiful.