The Best Coolers of the Year
Kick back and chill with one of our top-rated coolers for your next outdoor adventure, cookout and more.
July 30, 2024
Just about everyone can benefit from having a quality cooler ready to pack with cold drinks and food for their next adventure. Whether you’re camping, tailgating or planning a get-together, you’ll find plenty of great coolers on this list. These coolers are made with durable materials designed to keep drinks cold and food fresh for extended periods — sometimes for days — so you can focus on having fun instead of adding ice. Check out our top picks for the most popular coolers.
Buying your first cooler? Need a refresher on what options best fit your needs? Check out our guide on what to look for in a cooler.
Best Coolers
YETI Roadie 32 Wheeled Cooler
Ninja Frostvault 50 Qt. Cooler with Dry Zone
YETI Tundra 45 Cooler
IGLOO Trailmate 52 Qt. Roller Cooler
IGLOO Trailmate 70 Qt. Roller Cooler
Brumate Brutank 35 Qt. Cooler
Stanley All Day Madeleine Midi Cooler Backpack
YETI Hopper Flip 12 Cooler with Top Handle
YETI Hopper M12 Soft Backpack Cooler
Igloo Trailmate 30-Can Cooler Bag
Dometic CFX3 55 Powered Cooler with Ice Maker
Igloo ICF 32 Active Cooling Hard Cooler
BEST HARD COOLERS
BEST SOFT COOLERS
BEST ELECTRIC COOLERS
COOLER COMPARISON CHART
Cooler | Cooler Type | Capacity | Highlights & Key Features |
YETI Roadie 32 Wheeled Cooler | Hard Cooler | 50 cans or 36 lbs Ice | -Durable NeverFlat Wheels |
YETI Tundra 45 Cooler | Hard Cooler | 54 cans or 37 lbs Ice | -Durable, Bear-Proof Design |
IGLOO Trailmate 52 Qt. Roller Cooler | Hard Cooler | 52 quarts | -Lockable Lid |
IGLOO Trailmate 70 Qt. Roller Cooler | Hard Cooler | 112 cans / 70 quarts | - Ultratherm Insulation |
Brumate Brutank 35 Qt. Cooler | Hard Cooler | 24 cans / 35 quarts | - Self-Tapping Drink Tank |
Ninja Frostvault 50 Qt. Cooler with Dry Zone | Hard Cooler | 80 cans / 50 quarts | - FrostVault™ Dry Zone Storage |
Ninja FrostVault 30 Qt. Cooler with Dry Zone | Hard Cooler | 48 cans / 30 quarts | - FrostVault™ Dry Zone Storage |
Stanley All Day Madeleine Midi Cooler Backpack | Soft Cooler | 20 cans | - Convenient Backpack Cooler |
YETI Hopper Flip 12 Cooler with Top Handle | Soft Cooler | 24 cans or 16 lbs Ice | - DryHide™ Waterproof Shell |
YETI Hopper M12 Soft Backpack Cooler | Soft Cooler | 20 cans or 12 lbs Ice | - Durable Magnetic Closure |
Igloo Trailmate 30-Can Cooler Bag | Soft Cooler | 30 cans | - MaxCold Ultra™ Insulation |
Dometic CFX3 55 Powered Cooler with Ice Maker | Electric Cooler | 83 cans / 53 liters | - Active Gasket Technology for Sealing In Cold Air |
Igloo ICF 32 Active Cooling Hard Cooler | Electric Cooler | 48 Ans | - Temperature range of 0°F to 68°F - Powered by 12/24V DC plugs - One-touch-lift latch - Swing-up side handles |
Still looking for the perfect cooler for your needs? Shop our entire cooler collection for even more. Plus, make the most of your purchase by checking out our guide on how to pack a cooler.
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