Soft-sided coolers get a bad rap for melting ice and leaking water, but these durable backpack coolers we tested solve those ...

STYLISH & SPACIOUS - This 24 can soft-sided cooler measures at 13.75" x 10.25" x 12.25." With ample space for food and drinks, its lightweight design & crossbody strap you can stay hands-free all day.

What we didn’t like: It didn’t have the best cold insulation and its densely-packed interior made it harder to fill and clean. A soft-sided or soft cooler is composed of flexible material that ...

STYLISH & SPACIOUS - This 24 can soft-sided cooler measures at 13.75" x 10.25" x 12.25." With ample space for food and drinks, its lightweight design & crossbody strap you can stay hands-free all day.

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Beat the heat of the great outdoors with one of the best portable coolers of 2025, from RTIC and Igloo to Yeti and Coleman.

Backpack coolers are essential warm-weather gear for anyone keen on day-tripping or camping. Unless you’re heading into the wilderness for a week, you can get by with a soft cooler strapped ... for ...

After 48 hours in a 70-degree room with 3 lbs. of ice in each cooler, the Yeti was far and away our top finisher.

More than 3000 shoppers who have gotten their hands on YETI’s M30 Tote Soft Cooler have rated its 4.5 stars, making it one of the best soft coolers on the market at the moment. And YETI just ...

Sharon Lockley has over 20 years of experience as an editor and writer and has been contributing to Food & Wine since 2019. Right now, during Amazon’s Spring Sale, the Yeti Hopper M15 soft ...