Beat the heat: Yeti and Igloo coolers keep food and drinks cold for days

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Whether you plan to spend your summer at the beach, hiking all day or just hanging out in your own backyard, a cooler is one of those summer necessities everyone needs. Good coolers help you keep your drinks and food ice-cold no matter where you are or how hot it gets.

On this list, you’ll find popular brands like Yeti, Coleman, Igloo and RTIC. Plus, there are rolling options, backpack options and everything in between.

If you want a classic Yeti cooler the Yeti Tundra 45 is your model. The three inches of PermaFrost insulation paired with the extra-thick cooler wall can keep up to 26 cans colder than other coolers. This durable cooler is also designed to be bear resistant for campers that camp deep in the woods. Buy on Amazon or head to Yeti’s site for more options.

Original price: $99

Carry 20 cans in this RTIC ultra-tough soft cooler. You can keep your drinks and food cold for up to 24 hours. Uniquely, this cooler can float, making it perfect for boat trips. Although it’s a soft-sided cooler, the durable nylon shell can withstand any outdoor activity. 

Ninja’s high-end FrostVault cooler is designed to keep food and drinks at refrigerator temperature for days. The large 45-quart capacity holds up to 40 cans with ice or 68 cans without ice. It also has all-terrain wheels, making it possible to pull the FrostVault almost anywhere. Plus, the Dry Zone underneath the cooler is designed for food you don’t want to get wet inside your cooler. 

For an affordable, heavy-duty cooler, look no further than the Cobalt 25-quart cooler. Ideal for shorter camping trips or a day out, this cooler can hold ice for up to three days. Cobalt’s coolers tend to be more lightweight than their competition, but they don’t skimp on cooling features.

Original price: $39.99

Carrying a cooler around can be a pain, which is why this cooler backpack is the perfect solution. It is easy to carry, holds up to 35 cans, keeps your drinks cold for 16 hours and comes in a variety of colors. You can also visit Igloo to find durable and stylish cooler backpacks.

Lifetime coolers are American-made and designed to be bear-resistant when locked. You get a whopping eight days of ice retention, which exceeds premium brands like Yeti. There are two bottle openers built in and two holes for locks, which just adds to the security when you’re camping.

Yeti coolers are popular for a reason: they keep your drinks cold for days. This smaller, slightly more affordable Yeti Roadie, holds 18 cans and is built taller to take up less space. You can also buy this cooler straight from Yeti’s website.

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If you need a small day cooler that holds just a few drinks, the Arctic Zone Titan cooler is a great option. It’s a soft-sided cooler that includes a removable hard-body liner. It includes a shelf to help you separate cans and bottles from sandwiches and other soft foods. Or, you can easily remove the shelf to have more space for just drinks. 

Pelican’s 20-quart cooler holds 15 cans or three bottles of wine. All Pelican coolers are made in the U.S. and deliver extreme ice retention. This cooler is the definition of durability with three-inch locking latches, tie-down slots and tough carrying handle. You can find Pelican coolers in all colors and sizes on their site. 

For day trips, a vintage-style Engel drybox cooler is an ideal companion. It comes in bright and neutral color options. It’s also made from insulated plastic, which helps keep ice for two days. The stainless steel latches won’t rust and help make the cooler leakproof. 

Colemans are the budget-friendly cooler, perfect for an afternoon at the beach, the park or while you’re tailgating. This Coleman 316 cooler is easy to carry and holds up to 80 cans. Find even more Coleman cooler options on their site.

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Original price: $64.99

Looking for a small cooler that’s easy to move around? This Coleman wheeled cooler gives you the ability to roll your cooler wherever you need to go. It retains ice for five days and the lid provides cupholders and a place to sit if you need one (it can hold up to 250 pounds).

This Igloo heavy-duty cooler looks tough, and it is. It’s lightweight, yet durable, with rubber latches to keep your cooler sealed tight. It keeps ice for up to five days and is perfect for day trips. Find more colors and styles on Igloo’s site.

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Another brand that’s made in the U.S. is Bison. A 25-quart Bison cooler is made in the U.S. and has a two-inch-thick lid and insulated walls that ensure ice retention. Engineered for extreme use, it has rubber latches and anti-skid rubber feet, as well as ergonomic grab rails that make it easy to drag or lift the cooler. You can find more colors and sizes on the Bison site. 

Original price: $229.99

This ultra-lightweight RTIC cooler can easily be carried by one person and is an affordable alternative to a Yeti cooler of the same size. It has three inches of insulation, so your drinks will stay cold for days while you’re on your adventures. 

If you’re looking for size, the Igloo Gray Polar is a 120-quart cooler that can keep drinks and food cold for a few days. Just be prepared to keep lots of ice on hand. This affordable cooler has a threaded drain plug to easily release water when you’re done. Igloo also sells 120+-quart coolers directly from their site. 

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Original price: $165

Stanley makes more than just cups and tumblers. You can get all sorts of camping and outdoor gear from them, coolers included. This leak-proof Stanley cooler is built from durable materials and is designed to keep drinks cold for 27 hours.