Best Travel Pro Cooler
A top travel pro cooler keeps food and drinks cold for several days while offering ample room for storage. Many models feature comfortable carrying straps with hipbelts for carrying long distances as well as exterior pockets and lash points to store additional gear. Furthermore, these coolers tend to be lighter and smaller than hard-sided or traditional soft-sided coolers.
Travelers, we have included collapsible options designed for easy storage in luggage or car trunks. While these may not be as durable or spacious, they offer a great space-saving alternative when on the go and limited on space.
ICEMULE’s Boss and Jaunt coolers are two of the highest-end and feature-packed backpack coolers on the market, but Academy’s Pro Explore represents an excellent value. This midrange option features thick construction with welded seams designed to withstand rough use; wide opening for easy access; zippered pocket for utensils stored underneath lid; bottle opener built into one shoulder strap – as well as an assortment of sizes and colorways to select from making finding one to meet your needs easier than ever!
Though our editors favor hard-sided models, many backpack coolers offer excellent insulating performance for their price and are perfect for casual outdoor excursions. One such product is the XPAND 30-Can Soft Cooler Backpack; this pack provides impressive insulation performance along with handy features like side and front pockets to quickly access snacks as well as a large lid mesh pocket designed to store ice packs as well as top carry handles and shoulder straps that allow multiple carrying options.
Arctic Zone Titan Deep Freeze 24 Can cooler is another cost-effective design we’ve tested, featuring decent insulation capabilities for day trips as well as efficient storage space. Both coolers have rugged construction for their price point.
As you shop, be sure to consider the warranty coverage for each cooler you consider. In general, one year is typical for backpack coolers while three to five years may apply to hard-sided coolers – though an exception would be REI Co-op Cool Trail Split Pack, which boasts an extended two year warranty for members and 90 day protection for non-members alike.
This pack only accommodates up to 12 cans filled with ice, which falls slightly short of our average capacity but still makes for an excellent option for groceries, farmers’ markets, picnics and shorter outings to parks or beaches. Furthermore, its compact yet lightweight construction make for easier transport when fully packed – as well as rolling up tightly for storage! – making the REI Cool Trail Split Pack an affordable alternative for backpackers without spending extra on full-featured Boss or Jaunt coolers.
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