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

Just keep in mind that Yeti’s coolers aren’t as big as the names suggest — the Tundra 45 here holds just 33 quarts, which isn’t great considering how much you’ll have to pay for it. Though its price isn’t on par with the Coleman, it’s built to last. Likewise, it performed exceptionally well in our insulation test.

Even the cheap, disposable Styrofoam cooler we tested did better. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Among 18 choices, these Coleman Portable Coolers have the highest satisfaction ratings with Lowe’s customers. While these might be the highest rated, what you choose should fit your needs, so consider features such as Type, BPA-Free and Construction Type when making your selection. Prices, Promotions, styles, and availability may vary. Prices and availability of products and services are subject to change without notice.

When loaded with light things, 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. As the cooler with some of the thinnest walls we tested, the Coleman doesn’t blow us away with an amazing insulation value. During our insulation tests, the Coleman was able to keep below 40º, for 3.7 days — which wasn’t the best.

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This durable, portable, refrigerator freezer cools in as little as 15 minutes. The dual zones with independent temperature controls, provides 4 options to meet your needs. Turn both zones into a freezer and get your ice cream home without it melting. Change both zones into a fridge and chill your beverages – all without using ice. Living in a small space and using it as your primary fridge?

At $399, the Rovr Rollr 60 was the most expensive cooler that we tested, but when you consider the build, the price makes a little more sense. Not only is it rotomolded, but it also comes with a rugged set of 9-inch inflatable rubber wheels, plus an aluminum axle and handlebar. It’s basically a tank that’s made to go anywhere you want to take it (you can even hitch it behind your bike). The comparable wheeled Yeti model is just as expensive, and a Bison with a wheeled cart accessory will cost a total of $460, so don’t rule Rovr out if you lead an active outdoor lifestyle. Beach, lake, backyard or tailgate—bring the party in comfort with our Southern Comfort Coleman Cooler.

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It’s a stress test for sure, but it gives us a good, granular look at how well each one holds the cold. For a fantastic value pick, consider the Igloo MaxCold Cooler, which I scored on sale for just $45. It isn’t anything special to look at, but it performed better than any of the cheap coolers I tested — and better even than some of the really expensive ones. Put it at the top of your list if you’re just looking for great cooling power at a great price.

Whether you’re headed on an overnight camping trip, to a tailgate party, or out to a BBQ, the molded handles make getting to your destination easy. Once you arrive, the cup holders molded into the lid will keep your cold drink close while you enjoy the day. The Igloo polar coleman canopy 120 cooler lets you camp or fish even longer, with Ultratherm insulation in the body and lid to hold ice up to 5 days in temperatures up to 90 degrees. This oversize Igloo ice chest has a 120 quart capacity that holds 188, 12 ounce cans or enough food for your whole crew.