20 Best Coolers For Road Trips (2023 Updated)

Yeti coolers are so hyped up, and I can see the reason why. I really like this cooler. It’s small, but as someone who is usually traveling/camping on my own it’s great for one person. Its ice retention is great and the drain is even better.

My last cooler (a cheap Igloo – terrible) didn’t have a drain, and my food was forever being ruined from sitting in water, so a drain was one of my big requirements when searching for a new cooler. While, as many have pointed out, the drain cap is not attached and could be lost, this hasn’t been a problem so far, and the way the drain is set into the floor of the cooler means that it can drain completely dry without being tipped up at all – this is my favorite feature of the cooler.

My complaints, such as they are, are minor. I’m not sold on the rope handles; I often find myself wishing they were rigid, and generally just grab the body of the cooler itself to carry it. My least favorite feature is probably the nonslip rubber feet.

If you were using this somewhere like a boat I can see how this might be something you want, but I’m using it for camping and travelling, so the cooler is on hotel room carpets, the carpeted floor of my car, or dirt.

I have never once been glad the nonslip feet were keeping the cooler in place, but have very regularly wished that I could push it across the floor. As I said, though, this is a minor complaint and inconsequential to the actual function of the cooler.

I actually did not buy this cooler but received it as a gift from the company I work for. My wife and i took a week vacation from upstate New York to Florida. We decided to drive because airfare was a little too expensive.

Long story short, I packed the Tundra 35 with ice the day before we left and emptied 3/4 of the ice out for the trip. We left on a wed. And arrived on Saturday in Florida. Everything was either still frozen or extremely cold upon arrival to which I was seriously amazed ! I opened the drain on the cooler and only drained maybe a cup of water from the 3 day trip !! I know these YETI products can seem expensive, but they live up to the hype.

My daughter and son have borrowed the cooler from us a couple times and they loved it also. If you actually put hands on any of the YETI coolers you immediately realize they are not made cheaply or from thin lite weight material.

My suggestion is if your in the market to buy a cooler, spend the money and get great quality and don’t worry about throwing the cooler out after 3 years.

I bought this cooler for a sailboat liveaboard situation. It seemed to work fine and kept things relatively cold, and I was excited because it was one of the few coolers I could find that fit into the space I had for a fridge.

However, two months after receiving it, the top part of the cooler started splitting apart, and the door no longer stayed put. Luckily, Walmart was really good with the return, but now I have to go find another one that will work.

Spend a few more dollars and get one that won’t fall apart; it’s worth it.

Worked perfect out of the box. using it it transport food after shopping. living remotely we have a 60 to 90 mile trip to the store. great to put the frozen/cold items in. Peltier cooler has large finned heat sink for heat transfer in the cooling mode, puts out heat well.

Power cord and plug show no signs of getting hot running for 4 hours. Like the manual states, it needs ventilation so you down overheat it. I’m using it in the covered bed of my truck, so I’ll have to monitor it on hot days.

I purchased this product in 2006 and had it for 14 fantastic years of consistent and wonderful use. When the fan gave out on the 2006 model, I did not hesitate to replace with same model. After 4 months of intermittent use the fan on the new one gave out – okay it happens.

I replaced the 4 month old one and began using cooler number 3. After less than 48 hours of cooling, the fan died. Clearly this product is not what it used to be. I didn’t have a bad thing to say about the 2006 version and I don’t have a good thing to say about the 2020 version.

I didn’t abuse the 2020 versions, I just filled them half full and tried to use. CT was great about refunding my original purchase price but I was frustrated by 2 failed efforts to get a reliable cooling/heating product.

I was searching for a car camping fridge to use for camping and road trips, I had seen other companies have smaller fridges for $1k-1. 5k range. But then new air had a dual zone 80ct for a much more affordable price.

Although I had never heard of this company and did not know what to expect, and quite honest expected the worst. I bought it. When I received it it was packaged very well and had no damage, I decided when I received it July 11 2021 to set it up in my room as a “trial run” was only supposed to be for a few weeks right.

Well it has ran nonstop as my bedroom mini fridge and went on 2 camping trips over the course of 7 months and has given me absolutely zero problems, can freeze a bottle of water, can keep ice cream while out car camping, energy efficient, keeps temps well even when not powered for short periods.

Pretty much anything within reason you can think of a mini fridge doing this thing to do it will do. Giving it a break now had to clean it out and just decided it’s definitely proven it’s self to me.

Until the next camping trip when I know my newair will start right up and keep my food cold. I love my new air product and will definitely be buying from them again!.

Perfect for that multi-state cross country road trip. It’s been a while since we took a cross-country road trip without taking our RV. One of our major concerns was the ability to pack and take food with us.

I live on a Keto diet and require specific foods, which can often be difficult to find when traveling away from home or eating out. We really wanted to make sure we could take frozen steaks, hamburger and pork chops with us, as well as refrigerated items like salad contents, drinks, cheese, and more.

We would be traveling 9 days total, through multiple states, staying at 2 hotels and a rental cabin on our way to and from the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. Two adults and two teenagers would make this road trip in a Ford Expedition.

We knew that some type of a cooler would be a must. We considered a Yeti or other brand iced-down cooler, but they can be pretty messy and we didn’t want wet and soggy foods, or the requirement to purchase ice and drain water.

That led us to our search for some type of a powered 12V cooler, that would run off of the power port at the back of the Expedition. It didn’t take long to discover that the Newair 80-quart powered cooler (we’ve been calling it the portable refrigerator) would be perfect for us.

It’s large, and has separate sections for freezer and refrigerator. Each section has a desired temperature setpoint that is easy to set and displays the current temperature of that section. We’re currently mid-way through our trip.

We packed the Newair the night before leaving, and had it plugged in to the 120V outlet in our garage. The freezer side of the Newair was packed full – with 4 New York strip steaks, 4 pork chops, 10 lbs of frozen ground beef, and a frozen omelet.

The cooler side contained a few drinks, uncooked chicken breasts, salad ingredients, fresh vegetables, and some miscellaneous perishables. We set the refrigerator side to 36 degrees and the freezer side to 0 degrees.

Throughout our travels, both sides maintained their temperatures consistently. Both sides functioned perfectly on 12V or 120V. We found that even during very hot travel days, the Newair kept the refrigerator side at 40 or below, and the freezer side at 8 degrees (Fahrenheit) or below.

When we arrived at the first hotel, we moved the unit into our room. It was great to have the extendable handles, which make rolling the portable cooler simple and quiet. We also really appreciate the ability to run the cooler on 12V or 110V.

So whether in the car or in the hotel, maintaining our desired temperatures for the food was worry-free. And the battery protection modes ensure that the vehicle will always start and remain running when you need it to.

Once we arrived to our final destination, we unpacked all the food (frozen and fresh) and everything was in perfect condition. We are currently mid-way through our stay at a cabin in the mountains of Tennessee and couldn’t be happier with the Newair 80 qt portable cooler.

We actually keep it running in our bedroom of the cabin as extra refrigerator space for extra cool drinks. We can’t imagine another road trip without the convenience of our Newair portable cooler. It has changed how we travel – and eliminated the anxiety of traveling with specific dietary needs.

I’d encourage anyone who lives the Keto lifestyle, or any similar dietary lifestyle that requires specialty foods consider the Newair. For a family of 4-6, I think the 80-quart is an excellent size.

I received my 80Qt Portable cooler and when I turned it on the day after I received it the refrigerator side cooled to 37* in about 20 minutes which was impressive but the freezer side didn’t work. 😢 Customer Service said they would send me a new one the next day and sent me a prepaid FedEx label to return the 1st cooler.

Charles was awesome in helping to expedite the process as I was going camping a week later. Charles went above and beyond my expectitions to make it happen!!! The construction is very strudy and I loved all its features especially the locking of the digital screen.

as not to accidentally change the settings or turning it off. The wheels and extended handle makes it Very maneuverable for this 116lb gal. It was also very quiet. I was impressed with the overall construction of this cooler and would highly recommend it.

I only gave it 4 stars due to the freezer section not working. I will update after I receive my replacement.

Initially this cooler worked as expected as soon as it went beyond the return for a refund timeframe, the cooler started dripping water, lots of water on the inside all on my food. The cooling capacity also decreased and the cooler was not keeping my food cool, I am not happy with this purchase I regret buying this product.

let’s not even talk about the customer service I had to keep calling and calling and calling and calling, based on my experience I will never buy another product from this company.

Pure and simple, the way it ought to be, Wayfair is reliable, dependable, affordable and they carry quality products. Need I say more?

my husband is a truck driver and this works perfectly for him. He can keep his drinks cold or warm up his food at times.

BEWARE! The claim that the unit only takes as much power as a tail light is very much exaggerated. A standard 1157 bulb takes 8 watts for the tail light element. The Koolatron P27 takes 54 watts, 7 times more than a tail light! Also, beware of the caveat in the Owner’s Manual: When the battery is not being charged, the cooler should not be operated for more than 4 hours.

So much for operating the cooler at night in the campground.

Since 1981, I have thought out the years have purchased over 50 of these KOOLATRON Portable fridges. Many were put into our new 18 wheelers , traveling cross country Trucking. Never , have I ever had to return one!! KOOLATRON is the VERY BEST ON THE MARKET! BAR NONE!! I also suggest that you purchase the converter , it’s a must have.

I have been dealing with Compact Appliance for a number of years now, purchase a few of these as gifts. All who have received one as a gift, Has absolutely loved them!! They run very very quietly and keep the contents very cold, no matter what size you decide to purchase.

Thanks to Compact Appliance for selling these KOOLATRON Products Signed , 48 yrs n counting, LONG HAUL TRUCKER!.

For $100 you can’t beat it. I suspect that over time I’ll save that much by not having to buy ice all the time. I’ve used it twice now and it does keep refrigerated items a good forty degrees below the ambient temperature.

I keep it in back of my dual cab pickup and cannot hear it running without really concentrating on the sound when the truck isn’t running. Put in a little road noise and this thing is silent. An added plus: you can use it laying down like a conventional ice chest or standing up like a refrigerator.

I don’t see how you could go wrong unless the thing konks out in a short time, but even then there is a one year guarantee to fall back to.

It came dirty, like it was used. Dirty finger prints inside and out. Human hair and debris inside. Otherwise, it cools. We haven’t tried it with food in it yet.

Bought this one years ago to use in trucking business. Very rugged, keeps frozen foods great a week at a time. Allows me to eat healthier less expensive food on the go. Well worth the price. It has just given up after at least 8-10 years of hard work.

Will bu y another.

This is a great little cooler! I also got the AC adapter. The instructions said to cool the unit and what you want to keep cool beforehand, which I did. It kept everything nicely chilled despite the record heat over the Labor Day weekend here in California.

This is a great travel cooler that quickly unfolds to ride easily on a car seat or floor between seats in rear. Hold 24 twelve oz. cans. Has small flap on to for easy reach inside. My only drawback is that the main close zipper is only single and not double so you can open from either side.

This collapsible Cooler is perfect for our needs. We go up the coast for the weekend and take our meals with us. As we use up the food in the cooler it is easy to fold up and tuck away. It folds easily, and holds a lot of stuff.

We are very happy with them.

I’ve bought several products from Artic Zone, and this is typical for them: high quality, reasonably priced, well designed, and thermally efficient, Loaded with a few ice packs, this is an easy-to-carry tote for keeping food cool.

Highly recommended.

Well made, strong and sturdy yet easy enough to store food in. Cools to around 25 degrees below ambient and cools contents nicely when we used it recently as an addition to our rather full fridge. It was considerably cheaper than the Dometic Tropicool, (which is I believe the later model) but I understand the Dometic actually cools to around 31 degrees below ambient, so performs slightly better.

However, for the price difference, the Waeco was definitely worth it and for us it cools sufficiently enough for UK use, but might struggle a bit in hot climates. We chose this as an alternative to a built in fridge in our campervan, as it gives the additional benefit of being portable.

would I buy it again ?. Yes.

Been running my fridge full time in my truck with the assistance of the PLB40 battery which takes over when the truck is turned off. A couple things I didn’t know would be so great about a 12v dometic cooler: 1st off I didn’t realize how big of a hassle it was buying, draining, and monitoring ice.

It’s always cold and dry inside my fridge. No more floating egg cartons or soggy cheese! 2nd, you have so much more space inside with the same footprint as a traditional cooler which needs to be filled 50% or more with ice.

The Dometic seems bottomless! Experience has been great so far, reliable, quiet, intuitive user interface.

Love the design and efficient use of space. I chose this to replace my 40L Engel drop-in when it died and couldn’t be happier. I thought I’d have to lose capacity with a new fridge but instead I gained 3 liters.

Always stays right on temp and uses less power. I didn’t buy it for the AC or the freezer functionality but recently found it a lifesaver to be able to take it out of the van and plug it in inside the house as a freezer during an extended stay with family.

Highly recommended.

I love this soft-sided cooler. Since it’s soft-sided the walls are thin compared to a plastic cooler, so almost all of its size translates to useable space. Additionally, it has some give to it, so when you’re carrying it against your body with the shoulder strap it’s really comfortable and doesn’t dig in when it’s loaded up.

It’s really nicely designed and attractive too. I have had soft sided coolers before that have a very thin inner liner, and they all ended up leaking, and often quickly and substantially. This cooler has a sturdy thick flexible liner and doesn’t leak a drop.

It’s a huge game-changer since now it can go inside the truck with me rather than the bed because it doesn’t ooze water from melting ice. Speaking of melting ice, you won’t have much because it really keeps it cold.

My one critique is that though it is soft it is collapsible. One of the things I like about a soft cooler is easier storage and ability to stuff into smaller places, but this one does not do that. On the other hand, since it doesn’t collapse it probably won’t develop leaks like others do.

This cooler is definitely going to be making a lot of trips on the boat to the lake this year.

This by no means should be compared to a hard sided cooler. The Hydroflask Carryout Soft Cooler is really a light duty insulated bag. It’s light in weight, has a sealed liner to prevent leaks and general construction seems good.

It has an easy carry handle and they included a shoulder strap. This is best served to keep things cool or warm for a shorter amount of time than in a conventional hard sided cooler, as there is far less insulation.

But it works. My wife and I use this in the car to keep take-out food warm on the way home. We have taken it grocery shopping to transport cold stuff (like ice cream) on hot days. Only problem I have with it, is it really loses space when you add an ice pack.

It’s meant for light duty use and if you know that going in, it’s a useful insulated bag.

I love my new Hydro Flask Carry Cooler it’s exactly what I needed. This is a perfect size for what I need to take with me when I go to a game, a friend house or picnic it’s not too big nor too small.

The Blackberry color is like a Navy Blue color. I love that the fabric and inside is easy to wipe clean with a hot cloth, extremely pleased with the light padding for extra comfort when being carried that’s on the adjustable shoulder pad strap and the easy grip of the handles.

The zippers has extended pull tab that’s a plus. This kept my wine cold for a decent amount of time without adding ice so I can imagine how long it would be cold with ice. There’s a small pocket in the front only for something thin or small like a bottle opener and keys because the pocket doesn’t stretch much.

I have always loved Hydro Flask brand have yet to be let down.

Cooler works great, even though I had to buy it two times in order to get the right color. Also the little rubber gasket in the drain plug was completely torn up before even using it (same thing with my IMX 24) so my cooler leaked.

I had my IMX 24 inside my tent and I woke up to a little swimming pool and spent my morning cleaning it up and drying everything it wet. I ripped up a Ziploc bag and shoved it in the cap of the drain plug in closed it.

My seal works way better then there cheap almost non-existent seal. Holds ice pretty well and it’s a decent size. The star rating is mostly because of the leaking and the fact that I was sent the wrong color.

When I called the customer service they weren’t really much help either, plus the lady was rude. Was just asking about the refund policy, and she said there was no need for me to refund it because they sent me the tan/black when they infact sent me and red cooler.

I was explaining that I received a red cooler and she just kept on saying that they sent a tan/black one to me.

I’ve only had this cooler for a couple of weeks and used it for a week long trip on my boat. I have 3 igloo coolers and I have really come to like the brand. So I bought this one. Here’s the real scoop from an igloo fan.

First, this cooler is very (VERY) large and bulky. Thats a good thing if you want a very large cooler. It’s a bad thing if you want to save room, say. On your boat, for instance. It is also fairly heavy.

Given the size and weight, when it is loaded, I prefer having two people to carry it. Next, If you are just going on a day trip to the lake, I can’t justify spending the money on a high-end cooler. I have a regular 55 qt igloo cooler that holds ice all day and usually when I clean out my boat the following afternoon it still has some ice and nothing went bad or spoiled.

I live in central Texas. Third, the quality of this cooler is absolutely top-notch. I have no doubt this cooler will last me a lifetime, literally. I can stand on the cooler without any bend to it at all.

The rubber feet do stop it from sliding around. That’s great if you have it in the back of your truck while driving. It’s bad if you want to move it over an inch while in your boat or rv. When this mammoth is loaded down with stuff and ice it is extremely heavy.

THE THING EVERYONE WANTS TO KNOW: YES. It did hold ice for my entire week long trip. It was outside, in my boat, the entire trip, it never left the back of my boat. It was uncovered and exposed to the elements.

It was cooler weather, never got above 72° outside and I had quite a bit of rain. It also got down in the 40s where I was at for about 2 days. So, I can’t say what it will do in the summer. yet. Another thing to consider is how much ice it takes in order to keep the ice from rapidly melting, due to the cooler’s size.

With food, beer and water, I originally put 2 bags (20lbs total) of ice in it and it started to melt almost immediately. The next day I put another bag in and it held steady. I never added any more. Bottom line: I would definitely recommend this cooler.

But the price is a bit heavy for a day (or two) trip cooler. It is also extremely large. It has a ruler, 4 self draining cup holders, and a bottle opener built-in, which are nice touches, and a basket that I love.

I wish they made a 50-55 qt in this exact model. The next size down currently in production is just way to dang small for anything more than a sack lunch. When they do finally come out with a 50-55 qt cooler, I will definitely buy one, would definitely buy it again, and would absolutely recommend it.

It is also a very attractive cooler and the asthetics of the cooler is by far the best of any cooler in my opinion.

Took this in our move across Canada during the pandemic. It was the bomb!!! So grateful we had it. Good quality. Does get noisy at times.

So far, my husband seems to be enjoying the cooler. We were only slightly disappointed–and it may have been my fault. This is a cooler, in that it is not adjustable. You plug it in and it begins to cool (or heat, depending on how you have it set).

Our disappointment was that there are no controls, so you cannot adjust the cooling setting. I had assumed, since it is advertised for in the car, that there would be settings based on the temperature, so hotter days could have a cooler cooler.

But it simply cools to about 40º lower than the room (or car) temperature. I think on most days that will be adequate, but it would be nice to have a little more control over that setting. We’re a little concerned that indoor use may cause it to cool too much.

We bought a thermometer to put inside the fridge. It reads a bit warmer than the temperature on the panel but it’s a simple matter to just turn the fridge down a bit to get it to the temperature that we want.

It cooled quickly and I really like being able to use either the 110v outlet on the dash of my van or the 12v port. When the power is off, it does warm up a bit faster than I expected it to, but then again there is only so much insulation that can go into a portable unit.

It fits perfectly between the seats and makes long road trips a lot more enjoyable, being able to easily grab a snack while under way. So far I’m very pleased.

So far so good. We haven’t put it into use in its final home yet, and glad we haven’t, owing to our only complaint so far: Very strong new electronics smell on start up and running. It still smells a bit even after two weeks of being on.

Would have been foul if in our small converted shuttle bus space. I’d recommend firing it up and letting it burn off the stink before you use it in a small space. Looks very well built, easy to use, expect it’ll do the job well.

We are currently using it as a beverage fridge for white wine etc.

The product works fine plugged in via electricity. I have not tested its ability to work via solar panels, as I do not have the solar panels to test how well and how long it will keep food cold. In regards to pricing it’s a little steep in cost, hence is the reason I have not purchased the solar panels.

I do not want to spend $100 for solar panels.

Bought this for a seven day camping trip particularly. I own a lower cost different brand cooler that tastes 6 days of retention- not even close! The ice retention was 1/4 as good as The Igloo Mission Cooler.

This cooler was more appealing due to the roominess compared to the new rotomold coolers. Well worth the investment! Considering purchasing a 2nd and ditching the other cooler because I am so impressed!.

I checked these out at the store in all the sizes. Latches not consistent on how tight they closed the lid. One cooler the latch just flopped closed so you know it’s not compressing the gasket. Igloo needs to redesign these cheap latches.

Great cooler for a fraction of the price compared to a rotomolded type cooler. Also about 20lbs lighter as well. I was on the fence about this cooler but am glad I purchased it. Sturdy quality construction and keeps food good and cold for days.

I’m a Goldie Lox, fairly picky and a lot of what I buy I’m not too impressed with after I receive it. This met and surpassed my expectations. Thanks for a quality product Igloo.

Great little cooler! Outside is a poly/nylon fabric, inside is padded and lined with a silvery fabric. Then there’s two handles that can be velcroed together and an adjustable shoulder carry strap as well.

The whole top zips open on three sides so it’s very easy to pack and access everything, and the top also has a small Velcro opening for quick access. I found that it kept things cool for car trips and grocery runs and stuff like that.

Would also be great for someone who works out of a vehicle and packs and carries lunch and beverages for the day, or for road trips where you pack snacks and drinks for the group or even a nice picnic.

Obviously it doesn’t replace a heavier duty cooler like a roto-mold type but it definitely serves a purpose and has its place. My one wish for improvement would be for the exterior to be a waterproof rubbery material instead of a nylon/poly fabric because then it could be used in and around the pool and really washed when dirty.

The Coleman 30 Can Portable Soft Cooler in a Cool Space Blue color works great and a nice look to it. Holds 30 cans, has a pocket on the front, net storage on both sides, has a bottle opener attached to the outside of the cooler on it’s own strap.

Coleman logo centered in the front zipper compartment towards the bottom. Has a adjustable shoulder strap and also two handles you can velcro together or just use both handles. The top of the cooler has a small velcro lid opening you can pull open instead of unzipping the cooler everytime you’d like to grab a beverage out of the cooler.

Ultra thick insulation and can keep items cold up to 42hrs. We used ours for 2 day. It still had ice. It wasn’t sitting directly in the sun but was outside the whole time. Very easy to wipe clean and dry.

I have no complaints on the Coleman 30 Can Portable Soft Cooler, in Space Blue Color. Very satisfied.

This cooler is SO NICE!! I love how sturdy it is and I love the velcro top opening for pulling a single can out at a time rather than un zipping the whole cooler. It also has a nice little metal bottle opener attached to the outside of the cooler as well as a extra pocket in the front of the cooler.

It fits up to 30 cans or its also perfect for picnics and other outings for a family of at least 5 or more or less. We have 3 kids and this was more than enough room for going out for the day to fit drinks and sandwiches and snacks in! I love that its strong enough also to protect anything from getting squashed, from the picture it looked like it was going to be a cushiony type of cooler but its actually very strong like a hard Styrofoam im guessing.

It works great and is very meticulously designed! I HIGHLY recommend!.

The cooler works well so far. I use this cooler to take with me when I fish to hold my water, drinks, and lunch. I am still trying to get 12 drinks in the cooler. I’m not sure whether I should stand the cans up or lay them down.

Not sure it will really hold 12 regular soft drink cans. The first time I used the cooler, I did not cool the cooler down, but I did cool the drinks. The next morning there were ice chips still in the cooler.

The second time I used the cooler, I placed ice in the cooler and let it sit all night. I then placed my cooled drinks in the cooler. The cooler was in the sun all day while I fished. At the end of the day, drinks I did not consume were still cold and there was about 1/5 to 1/4 ice left in the cooler.

The cooler keeps the ice well. I’m still working out how to keep my lunch cool without emerging it in the ice. I have only had the cooler a couple of weeks and hope it will last a long time.

I love this thing. Not only it’s some eye candy when you’re first looking it up, the photos and descriptions draw you in even more. I’ve read reviews of people whose ice only lasted a couple hours before completely melted.

Listen, I deliver mail daily. In the Florida heat. And mail trucks have no AC. I drink whatever I may have as cold as it was from the fridge at home, at 3 in the afternoon and still have most of the ice intact still.

If you leave your cooler unzipped all day, that ice is going to melt like it’s in a hurry. The key to it conserving as advertised is keeping the lid zipped down. To me, this is the best soft cooler out there by a long shot, and at that price? Nah that’s too good a deal.

I was looking for something I could take to soccer games for my toddlers, 3 & 4. This is the perfect size. I wanted something large enough for extra waters and snacks, but small enough for me to tote around with two kids and a chair.

You can fit several water bottles standing up, or laying down with room for snacks. The strap is comfortable and the cooler doesn’t feel bulky when carry it as a crossbody to the fields. The only reason I gave it 4 Stars was because the pocket on the front is not functional.

I wish it was mesh, or had a larger opening, so that I could put cash or a debit card and keys in it.

I have a Yeti problem: I just can’t stop. Why do I need more than one Rambler or more than one cooler? Because new colors! Because nothing on the market compares to Yeti, in my opinion, and they’re good investments.

I have the Haul and the 45, oh and the Soft 12. They each have a purpose and my justification for this Roadie was that since it was hard sided, it would be good for solo trips where ice would need to be retained for longer than one day (boo I’m looking at you, Soft 12!), but it needed to be more transportable than the 45 when alone.

The hard coolers obviously keep ice better and for that it can have five stars, but transportable? Definitely not. The short strap along with the size of the cooler when full makes this painful to carry.

I bring this sucker into hotels with me and I strap it to my luggage and roll it in. It hits the side of your body when you try to carry it and it’s just so awkward and uncomfortable. The strap hurts my hand.

To be fair, you knew that before purchasing. You also knew that there was no drain plug and I didn’t think I’d care, but after lifting it in hotel bathtubs to empty water and add more ice, it’s a pain.

So: while this does a great job at retaining ice for trips where you don’t need as much cooler space, the awkward maneuverability and the lack of a drain plug make it cumbersome to work with. I understand that a drain plug would take up valuable space in an already tiny cooler, but tipping it is too hard.

They could add a mini drain plug.

I purchased this cooler in Oct. 2021 for traveling to my camper in the mountains on the weekends. I typically stay 1 or 2 nights. My other cooler (different brand name) would allow food items (closest to the top) to spoil while sitting in the hot car during the day while at work.

A contractor friend of mine told me how well his Yeti cooler kept ice & drinks cold in his work truck, even during the summer. I decided to finally buy a Yeti. So far, I have been very pleased with this cooler.

I typically use reusable ice packs. I’ll place 1 in the cooler the night before use, then remove it and place 2 ice packs from the freezer. Next, I’ll place my food items in the cooler. The inside of the cooler gets slightly smaller from top to bottom.

After a day or two, the ice packs are still frozen, with very little defrosting. I have really been surprised at how long the ice packs keep the inside of the cooler cold. I do not foresee having any items spoil inside this cooler near the top like my old cooler did.

I will be using this cooler to keep cold drinks inside the car while traveling on vacations as well. Very heavy duty cooler. I should have bought this cooler years ago!.

We finally decided to give a Yeti cooler a try after liking their insulated bottles. Yes, it’s a chunk of change which is why we drug our feet, but we were going for a weekend trip and didn’t want to worry about buying ice.

My wife gets cold deliveries in boxes so we used the freezer pack from one of those along with some other smaller freezer packs. We used it primarily to keep food items cold and were impressed how well it did.

The cooler is not light, but feels robust, well made and could double as a step stool. The inside looked small at first but we were able to get a lot inside and more than we initially thought. The better insulation and construction translated to less ice and packs needed than other regular coolers, so it’s a good tradeoff there.

The latches are cool too. I actually read the cooler instructions and it essentially says to condition the cooler before use. Cool it down with sacrificial ice before putting in your trip ice. Dang, that’s smart if you have that extra ice and time.

Go have some fun.

Love the removable hard plastic liner for packing flexibility and easy to clean up for spills. Use ice or ice substitutes to keep treats and drinks cold. Adjustable shoulder strap for carrying comfort.

Front zippered pocket and inside top mesh pockets. Two side mesh pockets for added storage, flexible, soft PEVA liner. Perfect for outdoor use, the 4. 5 qt. Realtree Soft-Sided Cooler features a Realtree AP Camo pattern.

Holds up to 9 cans. It has it all looks, heavy duty pockets, light weight, price, and large compartment for snacks an drinks. wont have to worry about drinks getting hot and ice melting. Locks in the cold.

This is a great lunch box. My husband brings this to work daily and it is large enough to fit breakfast and lunch items. The extra pockets are great for storage and zip shut to keep things in place. With a couple of ice packs it stays cold throughout the day.

Highly recommend.

Bought this to replace a Coleman 30-can cooler that is 3 years old = the zipper is getting hung up on the plastic, which is annoying; but overall this old one still is in really good shape considering the use it gets.

This Coleman camo cooler will be used the same as the old one – as a lunch box and to carry what is needed for the day. The size of the cooler works well for drink bottles (i. e. Gatorade size) and they won’t get crushed; the zipper pocket on the front is handy; the top of the cooler has elastic bands which are useful to carry the ‘last minute-out the door’ items.

The cooler is large enough to carry what is needed and fits well behind a car seat. I am please with this product and, hopefully, it will last just as long as the old cooler.

This cooler backpack is a great value. The welded seams and outer construction are durable and I would expect them to hold up for years to come. The insulation works well, especially for the price point of this product.

That said, I would like to see a denser foam used to increase the cooling capacity. I’m also not sure how durable the inner rubberized material is, only time will tell. I would like to see the inner rubberized material bonded to the insulation for a more finished design.

Overall, I am full satisfied with cooler, and for the price point I don’t think there is a better product available. This cooler has plenty of room for drinks and snacks and the backpack design is ideal for hauling these goodies around.

If packed properly with ice or ice packs this cooler will keep your goodies cool for more than 36 hours. I haven’t tested the true cooling limit but for the price of this product I doubt there is anything better on the market.

The updates I would like to see would likely drive the overall price up. With that in mind, I think Stoic has done an amazing job balancing function and value with this product, and it’s nice to see the brand is continuing to offer value-minded products that punch well above their weight in terms of features and functionality.

I would give this product a 3. 5 stars if I could. I am basing my rating off of Yeti being the gold standard, 5 star product and when compared in price this cooler is an amazing value. If you don’t need the status symbol associated with a Yeti cooler I would highly recommend you take a look at this cooler.

Used this for tailgating instead of carrying around a big handled cooler and this works perfectly. I got the bright orange, which stands out and feels durable. I wish there was a black or dark option, as it might stay a little cleaner.

Handles feel sturdy, zipper, while not waterproof, feels heavy duty. The front flap is basically just for show, but the magnet is kinda nice for when you are pulling things in and out rather than zipping every time.

Overall a very attractive cooler and comfortable even when fully loaded at a great price. If stoic wants to makes some improvements, i would say make the inside blue plastic liner a little tighter and maybe add a couple side pockets for coozies, sunscreen, etc.

Also, not sure where this little bird logo came from, bring back the old S logo!.

For the money it’s a good value. Don’t compare it to a yetti, cabelas, camelbak, etc. It holds ice well is comfy solid stitching and welds. Pros- good value, works as intended, comfortable to wear, color way is nice.

Cons- the outer layer to me seems a little thin. Other companies make them thicker. The zipper isn’t waterproof its just a regular zipper. So keep that in mind if the ice gets slushy and you tip it it will leak.

Also the strap that goes across your chest fits werid. If you leave it to high it literally goes up to your neck lol l. So you have to move it all th3 way down and it barely goes across the top area of my chest.

For the sale price I’m happy.

I took this cooler as my travel fridge for a week stay in cottage country. It was perfect for my day trips and has so much space. Good for all my cold items with sturdy double lined interior. It doesn’t leak as a result:) The extra storage compartments were great for cutlery and napkins.

This soft cooler is the perfect size to keep drinks and snacks chilled for two people. The quick open lid let’s you access the inside without unzipping the lid. One con I have are the hand straps, they are a little too flimsy for my taste, but eh cross body strap quickly eliminates that problem.

So easy to carry. Found the velcro opening, pockets and bottle opener keychain so helpful. Perfect size and good performance. #sweepstakes

I have used the cooler one time and everything worked pretty well. It could keep the temperature cold enough for 2 days. As it is a collapsible cooler, it has a removable waterproof bag inside so you have to be very careful of not damaging it when you clean or store the cooler.

Anyway it is super convenient and easy to store in comparison with other coolers which are bulky hard boxes. Perfect for people who don’t have to much storage place at home.

I have the smaller version of this cooler. Its a fantastic stand up paddle board cooler. Straps down to the front of my sup perfect. I have owned it for 2. 5 years. The bottom doesnt scratch up my boards.

It has not leaked. I have used it on rivers and lakes many times. Opening it up all day to remove beverages as well of my fishing tackle box in freezing temps and plus 90 degrees. The zipper works every time and thats important when your trying to balance.

The cup holder is perfect for a sup fisherwoman.

We bought this new version of the Kelty 45L Folding Cooler to replace our 8 year old exact same model (Kelty) cooler. while we had to say good bye to our old friend, the fishing trips including shipping frozen fish back from Alaska, construction site use, numerous family outings and countless trips to Costco and Sam’s Club… it was finally time to retire it.

The new model is improved with a better liner and insulation, but same great quality and convenience. I have a 45L Yeti, but the Kelty has become our “go to” cooler due to it’s weight, flexible side which give more loading room and very similar performance to the Yeti.

We highly recommend the Kelty Cooler.