The Klein Tools MODbox™ Cooler is more than just an every day cooler. This insulated cooler fits up to 24 (12 fl oz) cans and keeps items cold for 30 hours. Built-in technology to seamlessly connect to Klein’s MODbox™ Mobile Workstation and other MODbox™ components to make a custom mobile workstation. If you don’t feel like spending $300, don’t worry — the Yeti wasn’t the only recommendable option we found by any stretch.
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.
If you’re looking for all the bells and whistles, dive into our review of the Yeti Tundra 65. This cooler has some of the best insulation and can withstand wear and tear. Unlike the feature-filled frivolity of a few of the other elaborate coolers we tested, the Coleman Xtreme doesn’t offer too much beyond the necessary. It does have several beverage holders molded into the lid, as well as measurements running across the top so you can easily check to see if your catch is a keeper. Importantly, this cooler also comes with a leash attachment for the drain plug – it’s one of the few in this review that does. Though it doesn’t have the IGBC certification that so many others we tested do, the Coleman can serve as a seat.
Additionally, the handles aren’t wide enough for two hands (if you grab a friend to help you lug it) nor reliable enough for heavy loads. The Coleman is simple; it’s pretty straightforward and basic. The plastic handles on the sides are easy to blindly grab as you head out the door to your party or picnic and swing back down into place when you let go. The Coleman Xtreme is a non-rotomolded cooler with a single pair of end handles and an internal height that fits most wine bottles or 2L sodas.
A backpack cooler is a great option if you’replanning a hike or long walk on the beach, and a soft cooler works perfectly for packing a lunch. The RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Cooler is built tough to coleman camping chair handle any adventure, year after year. This midsize multi-purpose rotomolded cooler fits up to 58 cans and has up to 2.4” of closed cell foam insulation to lock in the cold for multiple days.
If you expect that you’ll need to carry your cooler over long distances, a rolling cooler is probably right for you. A fully-loaded cooler can be extremely heavy, and the wheels and handles on a rolling cooler can save you a tremendous amount of time and effort. Consider an electric cooler for weekend car camping trips. This kind of cooler runs on a portable inverter generator to refrigerate drinks, food and more. Klein Tools’ Lunch Box is a serious cooler that keeps cool for up to 30 hours.
The StackTech Compact Cooler is engineered for Pros to build a system unlike any other and customize it to the needs of every trade. Say goodbye to buying ice, which takes up space and melts after a couple hours. 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.