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Summer is almost here, and if you're planning to do a lot of outdoor entertaining or spend the entire day at the beach on the reg, then you need an epic cooler. If you want all the amenities and add-ons (bluetooth speakers! a self-draining bottom!), you may want to consider investing a bit of money in one — or DIY it. We've got clever ideas for that, too.
The Coolest
Not only is this cooler literally cool (seriously — it'll keep ice intact for 4 to 5 days), but it's also legitimately cool. It has a built-in blender, Bluetooth speakers, a USB charger, and a bottle opener, so it's essentially a party in a box. Plus, it comes in pretty sweet colors.
VW Cool Box
A VW cooler complete with a retractable handle and moving wheels. Groovy man.
The Crazy Cooler
Redefine "ride or die" with this epic cooler, which yes, is motorized, so nothing has to hold you back from party hopping all over the 'burbs. Yeah, even to that neighbor's crib who rarely mows his grass (it's all-terrain). And you can pop a wheelie, just like this total bad*ss (there's a wheelie bar, too).
Upcycled Fridge
If you've got an old fridge (or one that's on the outs) — listen up: Matt2 Silver at Instructables turned his into a mega-cooler using reclaimed wood, and then separated it into compartments for drinks and food. If you plan on throwing parties this summer, this is the hack you need.
Yeti
If you want the top of the line, the Yeti is it. It's one of the top-rated coolers (your ice will last for days), thanks to its ColdLock Gasket and extra-thick walls, which ensure you block out the heat and keep the cold in.
Patio Table Cooler
Need another drink? You don't even have to get up. Remodelaholics's tutorial will teach you how to install plastic planter boxes in your outdoor patio table for a DIY, built-in cooler.
Engel
The struggle of draining your cooler water when the ice melts is real, but thanks to the Engel's pitched floor, the water drains out completely (read: no fumbling to flip or tilt the thing), you'll save yourself a step.
Coleman
Throwback to 1954. Not only will this cooler do its duty, but it looks pretty rad, too.
DIY Pirate Chest
If you don't want to spend a ton of money, but you want a sweet cooler that'll be Instagram gold, buy a regular cooler, add wood panels around it, paint it, and stick a pirate emblem on it (because, of course). Yo ho!
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