With a simple pull-open lid and no latches to slow you down, the Coleman is one of the most natural-feeling chests to use — like opening your fridge at home. Coleman coolers are perfect for camping trips, fall tailgate parties, trips to the park, and more. You can’t go wrong by choosing any of these hard or soft coolers, either!
She is an avid camper and even lived in her teardrop trailer for several seasons. Genaveve is an avid climber who spends day after day in the hot desert sun chasing the next pitch. In these conditions, a campsite cooler that actually coleman screen tent keeps things cold is a must. Lastly, our team includes Rebecca Glades, review editor and research analyst. Throughout her time earning multiple science degrees, she has been trained in taking a non-biased approach to research.
From our picks above, the RovR Products RollR 45, Igloo Trailmate Journey, Pelican 80QT Elite, and Coleman Xtreme have rear wheels and tow handles, and YETI’s Tundra series also includes the wheel-equipped Haul. Downsides are even more weight (the RovR and Igloo weigh around 35 lbs.), bulk, and cost. Additionally, these wheeled beasts still struggle over rough terrain and may require carrying if you don’t have a defined path to follow. But for camping, days at the beach, or even tailgating, a rolling cooler can be a solid choice. We’ve tested soft coolers for many years, and the Engel HD30 continues to impress us.
Igloo also added holes in the swing-up handles, allowing you to string a bungee between them to make carrying heavier loads easier. The Cabela Polar Cap 80 is a top-of-the-line cooler that has been designed to keep cold for days on end. With a large 68-quart capacity, this cooler can store plenty of food and drinks — even an upright wine bottle could fit in this unit. The Polar Cap cooler is constructed with a rugged rotomolded body and a freezer-grade gasket lid, ensuring maximum durability and ice retention.
It manages to keep a medium to large internal volume while staying lightweight and portable. While we can’t control how much you plan on throwing in the cooler, it was noticeably lighter than the competition when empty. The rope handles lift well above the cooler, so you won’t hit your hands during transport. Not only that, it scored well across the board, specifically impressing us with its features and ease of use.