Coolers: Reviews

Reviewers and outdoor aficionados agree that this is the cooler to buy if you want something that can withstand the jolts of a rough road trip while keeping food and drinks cold for at least four days. One expert notes… expandthat if the cooler is packed properly, users could get up to six days of cooling as the manufacturer promises -- so it's also handy for saving essentials from your home's fridge or freezer in a power outage. This Coleman cooler is easy to load and haul, thanks to its streamlined design and pair of large, sturdy wheels. This 50-quart model, which can hold up to 72 cans, is also available in larger sizes and comes with or without wheels. collapse

Reviewers say this IceCold cooler lives up to its branding by keeping food and drinks cold for 12 hours. Professional reviews and users appreciate the spacious interior of this medium-size cooler, which has a 30-can… expandcapacity. It also scores major points for its easy loading and unloading capabilities (reviewers credit the square shape for this). Furthermore, owners say the handy padded shoulder strap makes toting the cooler easy. Another big bonus is the extra storage pockets on the cooler's exterior, which are the perfect place for stashing napkins and utensils. On the downside, some users say the handle strap makes carrying this cooler a little awkward; a regular handle would be better, they say. collapse

This Coleman cooler is the smallest in the Xtreme line of high-performing and hugely popular coolers. The non-wheeled model is praised by users and reviewers for its ability to keep food and drinks frosty-cold for a… expandminimum of three days, and many find that essentials may stay cold for up to five days (some even report that foods stay frozen for this duration as well). The 36-quart Xtreme is the perfect cooler for smaller cars and shorter trips; its compact design is easy to pack inside a small car, users report. Tests by professional reviewers for ease of cleaning the interior reveal that the insulated plastic is easy to wipe clean and spills rarely leave permanent stains. collapse

Reviewers praise the handy Coleman FlipLid 6 Personal Cooler for its convenient size -- just large enough for snacks, a few soda cans or water bottles, and a couple of small ice packs. This cooler has the ability to keep… expandfoods cold for several hours, making it perfect for a short road trip or beach day. Coleman has built some of its larger coolers' conveniences into this compact model, such as molded cup holders inside the cooler's lid. While the hard plastic exterior makes the FlipLid 6 heavier than soft lunch bags with similar capacities, the plastic also makes the cooler extremely durable: no smashed sandwiches or crushed fruit should the cooler fall over. collapse