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Additional features on soft coolers include hard clip points, daisy chains, webbing straps, and bungee cords for carrying extra gear. Most soft coolers have side or top igloo water cooler handles, two straps that swing up to secure together above the cooler, or a removable shoulder strap. A bunch of designs have a combination of… Continue reading Igloo Playmate Gripper 22 Sport Soft Cooler Blue Red

Despite not being airtight or leakproof, it managed to hold ice for 40 hours during our testing. Other coolers have more traditional zippers that aren’t watertight yet still provide effective insulation, like the REI Cool Haul, REI Pack Away, and AO 24 Pack. When it comes to performance in soft coolers, you often get what… Continue reading Igloo Playmate Gripper 22 Sport Soft Cooler Blue Red

Other coolers have external pockets with a Velcro latch, zipper, or waterproof zipper for security. Choose a soft cooler based on the storage capacity and type of support you need for the load. A super malleable product like the Snow Peak Soft Cooler might not be the best for carrying dozens of heavy cans compared… Continue reading Igloo Playmate Gripper 22 Sport Soft Cooler Blue Red

The coolers we tested feature a wide variety and quality of materials. We assessed durability over months of use, paying attention to how they handle daily rigors. We threw them around, dropped them on the ground, and filled them to the brim with heavy drinks. We also packed, emptied, repacked, and bounced them around in… Continue reading Igloo Playmate Gripper 22 Sport Soft Cooler Blue Red