The best cool boxes: from hard-sided behemoths to portable cooler bags
By Alex Foxfield (image credit: Stanley)
Keep your cool
As the warmer months close in and plans are made for camping trips and festivals, it's time to think about how you're going to keep snacks and drinks cool. (image credit: Stanley)
An ice cold collection
We've rounded up some of our favourite coolers, ranging from multi-day, hard-sided beasts to much smaller and portable backpacks. (image credit: Unsplash)
Coleman 50-Quart Extreme Wheeled Cooler
An absolute beast of a cooler, this thing boasts a 47-litre capacity but requires 13kg of ice to get things going.That said, it will keep stuff cool for days. (image credit: Coleman)
Stanley Adventure Cold For Days Outdoor Cooler 30 QT
Not as big as rivals, this Stanley claims to keep contents cold for up to four days and comes wrapped in a neat package. (image credit: Stanley)
Yeti Tundra 65 Cooler
Yeti creates some of the best coolers around. Tough, robust and very capable, a Tundra is an investment that will last a lifetime. (image credit: Yeti)
ICEMULE Classic Insulated Backpack Cooler Bag
A clever piece of kit, this small and portable Classic Insulated Backpack is great for short trips away, especially when keeping drinks cold on a beach. (image credit: Icemule)
Primus Campfire Cooler Backpack
One of the best portable coolers we've tested, this is smart and comfortable to wear, while packing some neat features, such as a bottle opener. (image credit: Primus)