Hey fellow adventurers! We’ve scouted out the best coolers for camping escapades, plus those epic day adventures, road trips, and beach hangouts.
Whether you’re rolling in a camper van, setting up tents, or just love to keep your snacks and drinks chilled while exploring, we’ve got a cooler in our roundup that’s just right for you.
YETI Tundra 45 Cooler ($325)
- Capacity: 28 cans
- Weight: 24.6lb
- External dimensions: 25.75 x 16.125 x 15.4 inches
- Other sizes available: yes (65 Qt is also a popular size)
Quite simply, if you want the best insulation on the market, a well-known brand and a well-constructed, robust and good-looking hard-sided ice cooler, the YETI Tundra coolers are a top choice.
RTIC 45 QT Cooler ($220)
- Capacity: 36 cans
- Weight: 26.6lb
- External dimensions: 26.5 x 16.5 x 15.9 inches
- Other sizes available: Yes (20, 65, 110, 145 and a lightweight 52 option)
The RTIC 45 QT is a great cooler and similar in construction, size and style to the YETI Tundra 45, but around $100 less expensive, with different color options like the cool turquoise one pictured, and can only be bought directly from RTIC’s website.
Orca 40 Qt Cooler ($320)
- Capacity: Up to 48 cans
- Weight: 30lb
- External dimensions: 26.25 W x 18.2 D x 17.6 H
- Other sizes available: Yes (20, 26, 58, 75 and 140 Qt models)
Orca Coolers stands out as a top-notch rotomolded cooler brand, proudly made in the USA, crafted for extreme durability and to keep your items chilled for days on end, with ergonomic handles for a comfortable hold, alongside a water-tight seal on the lid.
Plus, with color choices like bright pink, lime green, and orange, you’ll never misplace your cooler or your brews again!
YETI Tundra Haul Wheeled Cooler ($450)
- Capacity: 45 cans of beer (using 2:1 ice:can ratio)
- Weight: 37.5lb
- External dimensions: 19.6 H x 18.6 W x 28.1 L
- Other sizes available: Also check out the wheeled YETI Roadie cooler
You really can’t go wrong with a YETI cooler, and if you’re already a fan and prefer the sleek look of the Tundra Haul wheeled version then it’s a solid choice for when you don’t just want to lug your cooler about when there’s the option to wheel it!
ROVR RollR 45 Wheeled Cooler ($429)
- Capacity: 60 cans with 10lb of ice
- Weight: 39lb
- External dimensions: 19.3 H x 18.9 W x 22.5 D inches
- Other sizes available: 60, 85 and 85
The ROVR RollR has 9-inch, puncture-resistant tires which make it one of the best choices for wheeling over all terrain, even sand, plus it comes with thoughtful accessories such as a ‘wagon bin’, cup holders and a prep board (ideal for slicing limes or making tapas). You can also pick one up without the accessories, for around $350.