My mission? Find the best coolers of the bunch based on size, features and, most importantly, how cold they stay over time, and then categorize them in a way that will make it easy for you to find the best cooler for your needs. That's what I wanted to know, so I grabbed the usual suspects - Magellan Outdoors, Coleman, Orca, Igloo, Frosted Frog, Yeti, Pelican, RTIC, Cabela's and more - and lugged their most popular models into the CNET test lab. Is a bigger ice chest always better? Are the more expensive coolers actually worth their asking prices? And can any of the cheaper models keep up? Are ice life, insulation and versatility more significant? Soft-sided coolers, which don't have a specific capacity range, but tend to line up with the same offerings as small or personal-sized coolers.Large "party" ice chest coolers that boast volumes over 60 quarts (over 15 gallons or 56.78 liters).Midsize coolers, where most of your top options seem to land, ranging from 40 to 59 quarts (10 to 14.75 gallons or 37.85 to 55.83 liters).Small or personal-sized coolers that advertise internal volumes of less than 40 quarts (that's less than 10 gallons or 37.85 liters).I've broken them down into four main categories: Over the past several years, we've tested dozens of coolers, 40 of which are still commercially available as of this writing. And now is the perfect time to look for a new cooler. The entire point of this list is to make finding the best cooler a little easier.
If that sounds a little daunting, never fear. Keep shopping and you'll find coolers on wheels, thermoelectric coolers, coolers with power and even a cooler backpack or two - truly coolers as far as the eye can see. Chief among them are a rising number of heavy-duty, roto-molded coolers that deliver thick, dense insulation superior to traditional coolers (and which perform better by leaps and bounds than a soft cooler or cooler bag).
The list of options has grown steadily in recent years. That said, finding the best cooler for your needs is complicated by a crowded field. Whatever outdoor activity you decide on, having a cold place to stash drinks is key for you and your guests to stay cool, hydrated and happy - which is especially important during big events like Labor Day. Coolers are essential for backyard get-togethers, camping trips and tailgating events. Even though summer is over, it's never too early or too late to grab a reliable cooler.
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