The 11 Best Coolers of 2025 | Tested & Rated - GearLab
Nov 1, 2024 · Check out our comparison of soft coolers for a more packable cooler. We've also tested the top powered coolers for those with access to a power source and who prefer an iceless approach. Editor's Note: We updated our cooler review on November 1st, 2024, to test four new coolers from Xspec, Coleman, Engel, and Ninja.
The 9 Best Soft Coolers of 2025 | Tested & Rated - GearLab
Nov 4, 2024 · Keeping a larger cooler cold will require putting more ice or ice packs inside versus keeping a smaller cooler cold, as most coolers recommend at least a 1:1 ice-to-food ratio, if not even more ice. Making sure your items are cold before they go into the cooler is another way to add insulation value to any cooler.
The 3 Best Powered Coolers of 2025 | Tested & Rated - GearLab
Nov 4, 2024 · Still, if a full-on compressor-powered cooler is more than you need, this small thermoelectric box does a pretty great job maintaining the temperature of its contents, cold or hot. If you prefer a more durable and quieter unit, check out the Dometic CFX3 45. Read more: Koolatron Portable 45 review
Flip-Box Collapsible Iceless Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
The Flip-Box Iceless cooler is the lightest in our test and perhaps a model that the average consumer will use more frequently than any other design. In hot climates, this cooler could find application on every trip to the grocery store. In cold climates, people will find ready usage in carrying hot dishes to dinner parties.
Coleman 62 Xtreme Wheeled Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
Nov 11, 2013 · In the experience of our testing team, the 60 quart size class is where coolers start to get difficult to transport. A box of this size, full of ice and drinks and food, cannot readily be carried by a single person. Therefore, effective 2-person carry or wheels are required. The wheel and handle combination on the Coleman Xtreme is just right.
Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 70qt Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
May 12, 2023 · The RTIC 65 is a top-performing rotomolded cooler. Though its price isn't on par with the Coleman, it's built to last. Likewise, it performed exceptionally well in our insulation test. 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 ...
RovR RollR 60 Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
This is helpful, but their relative inflexibility also makes them a bit more challenging to release when you do want into your cooler. And without the dry box inside the cooler, the two-tiered set-up seems a bit more awkward to use - though still less so than oddly-shaped wheel wells. All in all, the RovR is a rather user-friendly cooler.
Coleman Portable Rolling 50 Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
Nov 1, 2024 · Still unsure of which cooler deserves to accompany you on your next adventure? Check out our full review of the best coolers on the market, where you're sure to find a great fit for you. If you're in the market for a wheeled cooler but the Coleman isn't for you, go check out the Xspec 45 Towable. It's similar to the Coleman 50 in size but ...
Engel 65 Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
Oct 9, 2023 · The Engel 65 is a pretty impressive, above-average cooler for a just-below-average price. With decent insulation, pretty good longevity, and some incognito bottle openers, this cooler might be the right accessory for your life and your wallet. What Other Coolers Should You Consider? The Yeti Tundra 65 is a classic when it comes to rotomolded ...
How to Choose a Cooler - GearLab
Oct 9, 2023 · Buying a cooler used to be so easy — you went to the store, pulled one of many simple, identical products off the shelf, and paid for it. Things got a bit more interesting a few years back with the advent of fancy-looking, expensive products making fantastic claims about the longevity of your ice.