Coolers: Reviews

If you need a small-capacity cooler that can stand up to hard knocks, reviews point to the Coleman FlipLid 6 Personal Cooler. Reviews say that the cooler keeps food and drinks cold all day. Its hard plastic sides keep… your sandwich and chips from being crushed, and the lid flips over to serve as a can rest. This cooler can hold up to six soda cans, plus ice packs.

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This polyester-clad personal cooler has a shoulder strap, a leak-proof lining and an easy-access zippered hatch at the top. In tests, the Thermos American Classic kept fruit fresh and plump for 13 hours. The Thermos… American Classic doesn't protect sandwiches against crushing as well as a hard-sided cooler, but its soft sides make it easier to store, and it's lighter in weight. This cooler is often available in sports-team colors or NASCAR designs.

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If you camp regularly and want a cooler that can stand up to rough treatment, reviews say that the Coleman Ultimate XTreme Cooler is a great choice. It does a better job of keeping food cold than any other large chest… cooler, and in tests, it kept food and drinks cold for a full four days. This Coleman cooler has large wheels, an easy-to-open lid and a sturdy, well-designed handle. It also includes four built-in cup holders and a capacity of 72 twelve-ounce soda cans. The Coleman Wheeled Ultimate is also available in an 82-quart version (*est. $130) that can hold 129 cans. You can also get it without the wheels for about $30 less.

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Reviews call the Keep Your Cooler Collapsible Cooler with Detachable All-Terrain Cart versatile and well designed. Not only does it have a leak-proof liner, it has detachable wheels and a hatch at the top for quick access… to drinks. The handle retracts and there's a padded shoulder strap, The cooler collapses and the cart folds for storage. This cooler holds up to 50 soda cans. Reviews say that both the cooler and the detachable cart, which holds up to 80 pounds, are solidly built. However, this cooler is hard to find; it's available only from the manufacturer.

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