Mar 19, 2025 · Coolers with more handles and options for transport score higher, and those with uncomfortable or inconvenient methods of transport score lower. Wheeled coolers are inherently more portable than most traditional coolers, but some are quite lightweight with well-designed handles that are still quite portable in many circumstances.

Nov 4, 2024 · Maggie is the GearLab cooler guru and has been testing coolers and other gear since 2017, personally having tested over 60 different coolers, from traditional ice boxes to the market's best electric coolers. Genaveve balances her time between full-time gear testing and exploring the great outdoors through the means of adventure sports.

Mar 12, 2025 · Though thermoelectric coolers can't compare to a compressor-powered cooler's cooling performance, the Koolatron Portable 45 does a pretty nice job. This lightweight ice chest has one of the largest ranges of minimum and maximum achievable temperatures of any thermoelectric model we tested and is the only one to actually reach its 40-degrees ...

Oct 9, 2023 · Some of the more traditional-styled coolers instead come with hard plastic handles that swing up from the sides and offer very little in the way of comfort for your hands. Smaller models frequently feature the over-the-top handle for a balanced, single-hand carry of your favorite little ice chest.

Oct 9, 2023 · In what sometimes feels like a sea of identical coolers all making fantastical claims, the Orca 58 Quart brings something a little different to the table. With great insulation and durable design, this handy model pulls it together in a slightly different shape than most of the competition.

Coolers come in all shapes and sizes. If you're set on the Yeti brand but want something smaller, take a peek at the Yeti Roadie 24. This personal-sized cooler has a small footprint but keeps the same functionality as the Tundra. The RTIC Ultralight 52 is a great budget-friendly option with a large capacity. See our review of coolers for more ...

May 9, 2019 · Consistently creating high-performance coolers over the years, Yeti has done it again with the Roadie 20.This little, personal-sized ice chest packs solid insulation with a ridiculous level of durability in a portable package.

Nov 1, 2024 · Some coolers that we review are pretty bare bones aside from the cooler itself with an insulated body and lid, while others are packed with convenient accessories and additional features. As part of our additional features testing, we review how customizable they are, if the manufacturer provides any additional accessories or features that are ...

Oct 9, 2023 · Like so many coolers, the RTIC touts a familiar design with impressive functionality that makes it both durable and incredibly useful. With two drains, comfortable handles, a large capacity, an easy to use design, the RTIC might be the cooler you've been looking for.

Apr 24, 2024 · With its lightweight construction, easy-to-use features, and excellent insulation performance, the RTIC Ultralight 52 earns its place as one of our favorite budget coolers. This model is easily transported with its rope handles, and once you get there, its thick lid can be used as a table or cutting board.