
What to Consider: There have been issues with the clip latch and/or strap breaking. Why We Love It: This cooler (and its high ice retention) is a great companion for long weekend trips. Keep in mind that this cooler isn’t designed for long-term temperature retention it’s designed to hold food until lunchtime.Ĭapacity: 6 12-ounce cans | Weight: Not listed | Ice retention: Not listed | Dimensions: 10.25 x 3.75 x 7.75 inches | Other available sizes: None The padded insulated liner is food-safe and leakproof - but the main zipper is not, so you may have to think twice about items that may break open or leak out of the lunchbox, like ice. There’s also an exterior pocket with a waterproof zipper.

The interior of the lunch box has enough space to hold six 12-ounce cans without ice. The cooler can be carried via a reinforced fabric handle, though it’s small enough to fit into most backpacks or briefcases. The classic rectangular lunch box shape comes in a variety of colors, patterns, and prints that appeal to kids and adults alike and is made from recycled materials.


Herschel’s Pop Quiz Lunch Box is a stylish pick for keeping food cold or hot for midday eats. What to Consider: This cooler is not made to have high ice or temperature retention. Why We Love It: It’s a stylish take on the classic lunchbox form - and it’s made from recycled materials. Note that the company warns against using actual ice in this bag as it can damage the waterproof interior.Ĭapacity: 30 12-ounce cans | Weight: 1.1 pounds | Ice retention: Up to 16 hours | Dimensions: 13 x 7.5 x 17 inches | Other available sizes: 12-can, 20-can, 40-can The bag comes with a built-in metal bottle opener on one of the padded shoulder straps. The front strap can be used to hold a rolled-up blanket, hat, or shirt or can be used to add accessories. We love this backpack because it’s a great bang for your buck loaded with several storage pockets and straps, including two mesh side pockets and two front zippered pockets. The thick insulation also works to keep hot foods hot. When loaded up with freezer packs, it will hold temperature for up to 16 hours. The Tourit Lightweight 30-can Cooler Backpack is a compact backpack that can be used as a lightweight day bag. What to Consider: It’s recommended to only use frozen cold packs, not ice. Why We Love It: This is a compact cooler backpack that works with hot or cold items and is designed with plenty of storage compartments. Price at time of publish: $130 (for 30-can size)Ĭapacity: 30 cans | Weight: 2.4 to 5.5 | Ice retention: Up to 24 hours | Dimensions: 15.5 x 11.5 x 12.75 inches | Other available sizes: 12-can, 20-can, 40-can But a word of warning: the zipper is watertight, which means you may have to struggle a bit to get it closed (or use zipper lube - yes, that’s a thing). It’s a cinch to clean (just wipe it down with a wet cloth). It can be carried either by the crossbody shoulder strap or two handles that come with a slightly padded carrying grip.

The cooler floats and is made from 100 percent waterproof material, so don’t be shy whipping it out for days spent on the water.Īll in all, this is a durable soft-sided cooler that can handle bumps and jostling without breaking. The smaller 8-can size is great as a lunch box, while the larger sizes are great for things like picnics, fishing trips, parties, and boat days. This cooler bag comes in five different sizes that can hold from eight to 40 12-ounce cans. The RTIC Soft Cooler sports a tough nylon exterior and tear-resistant interior lining with two inches of closed-cell foam to keep items cold for up to 24 hours, depending on the amount of ice or ice packs used. What to Consider: You may have to wrestle with the zipper at times. Why We Love It: It’s lightweight yet durable and can be used for a slew of different types of trips.
