Whether you're hitting the beach with your whole family or heading out for a solo picnic in the park, you'll need a quality cooler to keep your drinks cold and your food fresh. The best coolers for travelers are lightweight, roomy, and provide enough insulation for a full day in the sun. To help you find the right portable cooler to bring on your next outing, our editors put more than a dozen options to the test from top-selling brands like Hydro Flask, Igloo, and Yeti. We tried out a variety of styles and sizes, from easy-to-carry minis and insulated backpacks that keep you hands-free to durable coolers large enough for your next group tailgate. Below, discover the travel-friendly coolers our editors are packing this summer.
This article has been updated with new information since its original publish date. Additional reporting by Deanne Revel.
Editor favorite
I am seriously obsessed with Hydro Flask's Carry Out soft cooler. Not only is it nice to look at (could this light pink shade be any more adorable?), but it's the perfect size for all of my summer adventures. It's large enough that I can fit lunch, snacks, and plenty of drinks inside for me and a few friends, but not so big that it feels clunky or too bulky to carry to the beach. There are two carry handles, but I always use the long adjustable strap that can be worn across the body as it helps distribute the weight better. I've been filling this thing up with drinks for friends and I every weekend at the pool—I routinely get compliments on its size and its looks. Even after it's been sitting all day in the sun, everything inside stays cold and fresh (that'll last for up to 24 hours). It can fit 38 cans when empty, but even with plenty of ice, I can still fit more than enough drinks in there. More things I love: The super-soft, water-resistant material and small exterior side pocket where I stash napkins or hand wipes. It's available in a few other colors, including a gorgeous blue, teal, green, and black. —Meaghan Kenny, associate commerce editor
Capacity: 38 cans Weight: 2.75 lbs.
Editor favorite
This cooler is waterproof, leakproof, and it can even float, so it’s perfect for boat trips and beach days. It comes in four different sizes that can hold up to 12, 20, 30, or 40 cans. I tested out the smallest size, and it held enough drinks for my party of six. If you’re packing food as well, I’d say it could fit sandwiches and snacks for three to four people, depending on how hungry you are. I accidentally left some seltzers in the cooler overnight after a trip to the beach and when I opened it up the next morning the cans were still cold to the touch. This was only with two or three small ice packs in the cooler, but if you really fill it
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