Top Rated Coolers To Enjoy The Natural Outdoors
Top Rated Coolers
Top Rated Coolers and Ice Chest To Enjoy Tailgating or The Natural Outdoors
It’s always a good time to shop for coolers, especially now that it’s football seasons and you know what that means - tailgating! These awesome coolers are great for game day or just stowing away in your car for those road trips you’ll most likely be making during the holidays. Whether you’re looking for something for yourself or a party of 10, this list has you covered.
Type of Cooler | Tundra Haul
Cooler Benefits | Eco-Friendly, Neverflat Wheels, Rotomolded Construction, Heavy Duty, Permafrost Insulation, T-Rex Lid Latches, Recyclable, Give Back, Socially Responsible, Made in the USA, Green, UV-Rated
Weight | 37 lbs
Favorite State Park | Kings Canyon National Park
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The YETI (See on ) Tundra Hauler is built like a tank and can withstand quite a lot of punishment. Despite its weight, the well-crafted handle and sturdy wheels make it a breeze to transport whether you’re in a national park or parking lot. YETI reviews of the Tundra Hauler are mostly positive. Especially since it can hold around 45 cans of beer.
Of course, it doesn’t matter how much it holds if it doesn’t keep the items cold. Luckily, the YETI Tundra Hauler utilizes impressive insulation technology to keep food cold for days. Some people were even able to push it up to week with minimal ice usage. The only downside? No divide or baskets to separate your items.
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Type of Cooler | Elite Coolers with Wheels
Cooler Benefits | Eco-Friendly, Reinforced Lockable Hasp, Leakproof, Non-Skid Rubber Feet, Lifetime Guarantee, Socially Responsible, Made in the USA, Green, UV-Rated
Weight | 20 lbs
Favorite State Park | Death Valley National Park
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Our next item is our Pelican review is of the Elite Coolers with wheels. Made in the USA, this large Pelican (See on ) water cooler offers some serious reinforcement to make sure it can handle whatever you throw at it from a leak proof drain plug to molded handles for a good grip. If you’re ever dissatisfied or end up damaging it, the cooler comes with a lifetime guarantee.
The cooler is perfect for road trips or camping and can hold plenty of food thanks to its 45 quart internal volume. What does that number mean in real life? You can stack 2 cans of beer on top of each other and close the lid without any issues. The 2 inches of polyurethane insulation can keep your food cold for up to 10 days so long as you remember to put ice or ice packs in there.
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Type of Cooler | Cooler
Cooler Benefits | Eco-Friendly, Rotomolded Construction, Durable, Cargo Net, Lifetime Warranty, Made in the USA, Green, UV-Rated
Weight | 17 lbs
Favorite State Park | Hot Springs National Park
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Our Orca review of the Orca (See on ) Cooler doesn’t fault it for its smaller size. After all, it needs to be smaller than the Yeti or Pelican as it doesn’t have the wheels of the other two making it a bit harder to transport. With that said, the handles are sturdy enough to carry for long distances and the lighter weight makes easy for a single person. If you do happen to break it or are dissatisfied with the product, Orca offers a lifetime warranty. It’s made in the USA too so you’ll receive fast and top-tier customer support.
The cooler or ice chest can hold up to 20 quarts, making it perfect for single-handed use. It’s the perfect size for a small family outing. Its integrated insulation keeps items in your cooler cold for up to 10 days, thanks to its well sealed lid and latches. It also comes with a mesh attachment so you can organize your items.
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Type of Cooler | BMX Cooler
Cooler Benefits | Eco-Friendly, Heavy Duty Construction, Bear Resistant, Rust Resistant, Recyclable, Give Back, Socially Responsible, Made in the USA, Green, UV-Rated
Weight | 16.34 lbs
Favorite State Park | Badlands National Park
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Next on our list is our Igloo review on the Igloo (See on ) BMX Cooler. While you probably won’t be seeing any BMX bikers doing tricks with this ice chest attached to their bikes, it probably could hold its own in XXX sports. Or at least, it can hold its own against a bear. The heavy duty construction, sturdy rubberized latches and stainless steel reinforcements gives it durability and strength to ward off prying paws.
It’s these same attributes that also help keep the contents cool in addition to its stellar insulation. Add onto that UV inhibitors for sun protection and you’ve got one ‘cool’ cooler. Its light weight makes it perfect for every outdoor activity from fishing to hiking to tailgating.
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Type of Cooler | 20 Quart
Cooler Benefits | Eco-Friendly, Rotomolded Construction, Heavy Duty Latches, Freezer Grade, Non-Slip Feet, Bear Resistant, Recyclable, Give Back, Socially Responsible, Made in the USA, Green, UV-Rated
Weight | 17.5 lbs
Favorite State Park | Crater Lake National Park
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It might be hard to follow after Orca, but our RTIC review proves that it’s no slouch in the smaller water cooler market. While the RTIC (See on ) 20 quart cooler sadly doesn’t have any wheels, the rope handles provide a nice textured grip making it easier to carry. Add onto that a nigh indestructible construction and you can feel okay dragging your cooler behind you through the grass, gravel or pavement.
The T-latches and locking system not only keep in the cold air, it also keeps bears out. There are convenient tie down slots so you can secure your cooler in the back of an ATV or car making it perfect for the weekend warriors. At 20 quarts, it’s able to handle 24 cans of your favorite beer or a mixture of food and beverages. You can even purchase a separate divider to keep your food and beverages separate.
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Type of Cooler | Wheeled Camping Rolling Cooler
Cooler Benefits | Eco-Friendly, FDA Certified Food Safe, Recyclable, Give Back, Socially Responsible, Made in the USA, Green, UV-Rated
Weight | 45 lbs
Favorite State Park | Everglades National Park
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The next cooler in our reviews is the RovR (See on ) wheeled camping rolling cooler. With a name like RovR, you’d expect ruggedness and easy travel, which the water cooler provides thanks to its wheels. These aren’t your dinky plastic wheels. These wheels are 9-inches of all-terrain tires so you can easily bring your cooler anywhere whether you’re hiking or hitting the beach.
Unlike the other coolers, the RovR review also comes with a Deepfreeze dry bin where you can store things such as meat, bread, etc. Not only does it keep these items fresh, it also keeps it nice and dry. If you don’t feel like dragging the RovR around by hand, you can hitch it up to your bike and take it with you on your mountain biking excursions. As you’d expect, it’s durable enough to withstand quite a bit of punishment.
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Type of Cooler | Venture Cooler
Cooler Benefits | Eco-Friendly, Lifetime Warranty, Tough Latches, Anti-Slide Rubber Feet, IGBC Certified Bear Resistant, Give Back, Socially Responsible, Made in the USA, Green, UV-Rated
Weight | 32.95 lbs
Favorite State Park | Yosemite National Park
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Our next item is our OtterBox review. Don’t be deceived by its name, OtterBox (See on ) Venture Cooler, though. This cooler is tough and designed for the outdoor enthusiasts, though if you do damage it, it’s backed by a lifetime warranty. Do you expect anything less from something that’s designed in Colorado and made in the USA?
The OtterBox Venture, as the name suggests, allows you to venture into the great outdoors or to the nearest tailgating party. The ice chest comes equipped with a mounting system so you can easily attach accessories to it. If you plan on bringing it hiking or fishing, you can rest-easy knowing that it is certified bear-resistant. Just make sure you secure it with the locking kit. The strong silicone seal and latches along with the two-layer insulation also keeps your cooler chilly for up to 16 days.
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Type of Cooler | Deep Freeze Zipperless Cooler
Cooler Benefits | Eco-Friendly, FDA Compliant Hardbody Liner, Leak Proof, Rhino-Tech Exterior, Made in the USA, Green, UV-Rated
Weight | 3.05 lbs
Favorite State Park | Zion National Park
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If you’re looking for something a little smaller, then our Arctic Zone (See on ) Zipperless Cooler might be exactly what you’re looking for. For our Arctic Zone review, this light and portable cooler is the perfect option for day trips as it can store up to 16 cans. It also includes an integrated shelf so you can keep your drinks separate from your sandwiches to avoid the dreaded squish.
It might be small, but it’s not called the Arctic Zone for nothing. This little cooler can keep your stuff cold for up to 2 days thanks to its triple layer insulation that blocks out any radiant heat. You can also bring it on your most rugged trips as the exterior material is tough, stain and water resistant. Unlike other shoulder strap coolers, this one is designed for comfort as the strap and pad helps center the weight to make it easier to carry.
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Type of Cooler | Heavy Duty
Cooler Benefits | Eco-Friendly, Rotomolded Construction, Commerical Grade Insulation, Heavy Duty Nylon Rope Handles, Non-Slip Feet, Made in the USA, Green, UV-Rated
Weight | 23 lbs
Favorite State Park | Bryce Canyon National Park
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If you’ve seen reviews of the Seavilis (See on ) mention Milee, don’t be confused. The Milee is the older design with the T latches while the Seavilis has the CAM latches. They both offer the same durable construction and cooling capabilities (up to 7 days). This is in line with other coolers but at a fraction of the cost.
What really sets the Seavilis review apart from its competition is its included accessories. Besides the standard non skid feet and drain plugs, it also comes equipped with a bottle opener and a compass. So even if you do end up getting drunk, so long as you have your cooler with you, you’ll at least know what direction is north.
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Type of Cooler | Heavy Duty Super Cooler
Cooler Benefits | Eco-Friendly, Non-skid Feet, Durable Rope Handles, Dry Ice Compatible, Antimicrobial Liner, Made in the USA, UV-Rated
Weight | 29 lbs
Favorite State Park | Yellowstone National Park
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Our list of reviews can’t overlook the Coleman Heavy Duty Super Cooler. The name Coleman is synonymous with the outdoors and this cooler is no exception. For our Coleman review, the cooler comes with a scratch-resistant exterior and odor, mold and mildew-resistant interior. The hinges help keep the lid sealed tightly to avoid ambient heat from coming in.
When closed properly, it should be able to keep your items cold even in 90 degree weather for up to 6 days thanks to built-in UV inhibitor and 2-inches of insulation. What more could you ask for? How about an integrated cutting board, fish ruler and dry storage basket? You get all of that in the perfect Coleman package.
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Type of Cooler | Heavy Duty Camo 75 QT Cooler
Cooler Benefits | Eco-Friendly, Rotomolded Thermoplastic Construction, Commercial Grade Insulation, Military Grade Nylon Rope Handles, Made in the USA, 18 Month Warranty, UV-Rated
Weight | 32 lbs
Favorite State Park | Acadia National Park
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Our next review is the unique MILEE (See on ) Heavy Duty Cooler. Unlike the other coolers on this list, this comes in a unique camo pattern. As the camo pattern suggests, this cooler is tough. In fact, it’s made out of indestructible thermoplastic that is also UV resistant and offers military-grade nylon rope handles.
For our MILEE review, the cooler also keeps your things cold. It offers commercial grade insulation, keeping the contents of the cooler cold for up to 6 days. Plus it comes with a lot of useful accessories, most notably, a wire basket, divider and cup holder. You can also rest easy putting food in the cooler as it uses FDA approved non-toxic materials.
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Type of Cooler | Roto-molded Cooler
Cooler Benefits | Eco-Friendly, Freezer Grade Lid Seal, Indestructible Hinge, Rubber Feet, 5 Year Warranty, Made in the USA, Green, UV-Rated
Weight | 29 lbs
Favorite State Park | Glacier National Park
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Our Thermik review of the Roto-molded Cooler is generally positive. You get all of the bells and whistles that you’ll find on other coolers with a few nice perks. For example, rather than using a T latch this cooler has an easy-to-use fing lever latch. If you struggle to open coolers after they’ve been in the sun all day (due to a vacuum forming in the cooler when the ice melts), the Thermik (See on ) offers a vacuum release valve so you can access your contents without any struggles. It’s little things like this that make Thermik a great cooler.
Of course, they don’t skimp out on the essentials. The thick insulation keeps ice for around five days, around the same as the more expensive YETI. Included in the total cost are a cutting board, basket and drink holder so you have everything you need all in one package.
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Type of Cooler | Rotomolded Cooler with Bottle Holder
Cooler Benefits | Eco-Friendly, Food Grade LLDPE, PU Foam, No Leak Drain, Recyclable, Give Back, Socially Responsible, Made in the USA, Green, UV-Rated
Weight | 24.2 lbs
Favorite State Park | Joshua Tree National Park
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You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to get a good cooler and our Snowball review of the Snowball Rotomolded Cooler proves it. Sure it doesn’t have the convenience of wheels or the quality-of-life additions like the Thermik, but the Snowball (See on ) is an overall good cooler. What it lacks in pizzazz it makes up for in basics.
Despite its size, the Snowball is fairly light when compared to other coolers of its size. However, it doesn’t sacrifice toughness. Its LLDPE roto-molded exterior is nigh indestructible making it great for outdoors use. Combined with its 2-inches of insulation that can keep ice for around a week and you have a great cooler.
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Type of Cooler | 40 quart
Cooler Benefits | Eco-Friendly, Rubber Gasket, Non-Skid Rubber Feet, Made in the USA, UV-Rated
Weight | 24 lbs
Favorite State Park | Sequoia National Park
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Our next review is on the Grizzly (See on ) Cooler. No, this is not a grizzly bear friendly cooler. In fact, it’s certified bear-resistant thanks to its RotoTough exterior and BearClaw latching system. Of course, you still have to make sure you close it properly for it to actually be bear proof!
It’s not just bears that it staves off. It also manages to keep away the heat. Its double walled insulation keeps heat from penetrating into the cooler and the tight seals around the lid ensure no unnecessary heat enters the cooler. It’s also designed, tested and made in the USA!
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Type of Cooler | Insulated Soft Cooler Bag
Cooler Benefits | Eco-Friendly, Leak Proof, Recyclable, Give Back, Socially Responsible, Food Grade TPU Material, UV-Rated
Weight | 24 lbs
Favorite State Park | Olympic National Park
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Our final review is one the Enkeeko (See on ) insulated soft cooler bag. It’s a perfect option if you need something that’s a bit more flexible than the hard coolers. When not in use, you can easily store this in your closet, under your bed or in the pantry. For our Enkeeko review, it’s the perfect size to bring with you on a hiking or fishing trip with your buddies as it’s large enough to store up to 30 cans.
Soft coolers tend to get a bad rep due to poor insulation and leakage, but ENKEEKO manages to avoid these issues. It utilizes 3 layers of insulation to keep contents cool for up to 3 days even in 95 degree weather. The exterior is also IPX7 water and leak-proof os you can bring it with you on rainy days.
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Keep Your Refreshments Naturally Cool and Safe With These Top Rated Water Coolers
Whether you’re looking for a water cooler or ice chest for your fishing trip or for your mountain biking excursion with 10+ of your buddies, there are plenty of options available. While you don’t have to purchase any of the coolers on this list, when shopping around make sure to find ones that use non-toxic materials. Hopefully, the next time you go tailgating you’ll have a great cooler with you and won’t have to worry about warm beers ever again.
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