This incredible cooler refrigerates or freezes on-the-go. The LionCooler X40 comes prepacked with a strong compressor that can cool or freeze to temperatures as low as -20C/-4F. With capacity for any adventure, this cooler can hold 42 qt/10.5 Gal- Equivalent to 53 canned drinks, 28 bottles of water, or 15 bottles of red wine. The Igloo polar 120 cooler lets you camp or fish even longer, with Ultratherm insulation in the body and lid to hold ice up to 5 days in temperatures up to 90 degrees.
It’s the only cooler we tested that has an actual weight limit listed for it lb. To put that to the test, we had our 225 lb tester jump on every cooler, and the Coleman was no exception. Though it doesn’t have the same rock-solid feel that many of the rotomolded coolers have, the Coleman seemed to have no problem being an impromptu trampoline. If you treat the Coleman Xtreme nicely, you may be able to get a bit more life out of it, but if you’re rough on your gear, this cooler probably isn’t the right choice for you.
The comparable wheeled Yeti model is just as expensive, and a Bison with a wheeled cart accessory will cost a total of $460, so don’t rule Rovr out if you lead an active outdoor lifestyle. Marine Chest Coolers are built to withstand the rigors of freshwater and marine boating environments. They feature plastic construction to prevent corrosion, and are insulated to help keep items cool for days.
Klein Tools’ Lunch Box is a serious cooler that keeps cool for up to 30 hours. Not only does the Tradesman Pro™ Tough Box Cooler carry lunch, it doubles as a handy place to sit. The lid on this large capacity coleman cooler Klein Tools lunch box is recessed, allowing space for 1-liter bottles to stand upright. A convenient compartment housed inside the lid for smaller items such as medicine, napkins, utensils, keys, etc.
The drain plug also lacks a rubber seal, and while we had no issues with our unit during testing, many user complaints suggest that this plastic-on-plastic seal has an eventual expiration date. Additionally, the handles attach via short plastic pegs in small plastic holes, which translates into a sketchy connection under a heavy load on handles that already bow alarmingly with this amount of effort. The Bison Gen 2 Cooler is another heavy-duty, rotomolded option with lots of room for your beer. It’s also one of the sturdiest and most well-built coolers that we tested. If you care about the way your cooler “feels,” well, this one felt the most premium to me.
The RTIC 20QT Ultra-Tough Cooler is portable and durable—so it’s easy to take and tough to break. Built with rotomolded construction for extreme durability and up to 1.7” of closed cell foam insulation, this heavy-duty cooler locks in the cold for up to 3 days. BougeRV 12V portable refrigerators let you stock up on fresh/frozen food and cold drinks while you’re on the move. For longer trips or extended outdoor stays, consider our dual zone fridge/freezers.
What sets the coleman instant tent apart from its counterparts is the brand’s signature TempLock FX Insulation, which offers multi-day ice retention, according to Coleman. In fact, one reviewer was happy to report that the heavy-duty cooler “kept our ice solid for four to five days” while they were “traveling in 100-plus-degree Fahrenheit temperatures.” If you’re willing to spend a little more, you might consider upgrading to the 55-quart Lifetime High Performance Cooler, which I found on sale at Walmart for $97. Why every cooler doesn’t come with a built-in bottle opener is beyond me, but kudos to Lifetime for making it happen.
The StackTech XL Cooler is engineered for those who demand performance and durability. It features an intuitive self-aligning top that allows StackTech boxes and totes to virtually stack themselves. An auto-locking interface ensures the coolers and tool boxes sit securely, lock into place for transport, and easily unlock with the slide of a switch. A prominent lock indicator lets you know your Stack is safe to move without second guessing. Accessing the cooler is simple and intuitive with a one-handed center latch, standard on the StackTech system.