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Best Overall Cooler
YETI Tundra 35 Cooler
Trendy brands don't always create the most effective or durable products—but Yeti is the exception. Two-inch-thick foam-insulated walls will keep everything inside cool. Plus, it's certified as "grizzly-resistant," in case an unwanted visitor comes by your campsite while you're not around.
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Best Cooler Tote Bag
Hydro Flask Insulated Tote Bag
Hydro Flask is known for its super cute reusable water bottles, but the brand also makes pretty solid coolers. This insulated tote comes in sizes from eight to 35 liters, and keeps contents cold (or hot) for four hours, making it the perfect picnic tote.
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Best Cooler with Wheels
Coleman Rolling Cooler
Given their size, transporting hard shell coolers isn't always the simplest task. Luckily, this cooler has durable, all-terrain wheels, so you can roll your cooler with ease.
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Best Compact Cooler
Igloo Tagalong 11-Quart Cooler
Is tailgating season upon us yet? When it is, you're going to want to take this portable cooler that has a sturdy strap for toting around. Its narrow design makes it ideal for packing up in the car, and it's sturdy enough to use as an extra seat.
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Best Soft Cooler
Arctic Zone Titan Deep Freeze Zipperless Cooler
Hard shell coolers undeniably insulate the best, but if you're packing light they aren't always the best fit. A soft shell cooler like this one has solid insulation, plenty of storage compartments, and collapses nicely when you're finished using it.
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Best Cooler Backpack
Polar Bear Coolers Solar Bear Backpack Cooler
The backpack-style design ensures weight is evenly dispersed over your shoulder, making this Solar Bear backpack the best on-the-go cooler. Take it on your next hike to keep your hands free until you take a break.
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Best Meal Cooler
CleverMade Collapsible Cooler Bag
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Melted cheese and lukewarm egg salad? That will certainly ruin a picnic. This durable tote is large enough to fit the entirety of your meal, and it's insulated enough to keep it cool.
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Best Cooler for Parties
Clevr 80-Qt Rolling Cooler Ice Chest
Did someone say party time? This igloo cooler can hold 70+ cans—yes, you read that correctly—with room to spare for ice. That way, your cans will stay cold all throughout long afternoons rolling through the backyard.
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Best Budget Cooler
Coleman 5-Quart Cooler
When you close your eye and think of a cooler, this reliable Coleman brand is probably what you envision. It doesn't have multi-day insulation features, but it's great for same day events like soccer games and picnics. For less than $15, we're certainly not complaining.
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Best Long-Cooling Cooler
Coleman Steel-Belted Portable Cooler
The 54-quart capacity of this cooler holds about 85 cans, plus its four-day ice retention makes this cooler one of the best for camping in comfort.
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