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I am a firm believer that when it comes to coolers you simply cannot try and pinch pennies.
A dollar here or there could mean the difference between coolers that keep your beer ice cold and food fresh for 24 hours or coolers that constantly send off a foul odor and you don’t know why.
Don’t get me wrong here, I don’t mean to imply that you have to spend an arm and a leg on coolers in order to get yourself one of the finest models on the market.
In fact, today we’re going to look at the best coolers on the market right now as proof that quality coolers can be affordable, so here are the 15 best coolers around.
Best Coolers For The Money In 2021
Igloo Ice Cube Roller Cooler
Sometimes what you need the most is affordability and portability.
For that time you should be looking at the Igloo Ice Cube Roller Cooler that allows you to carry food, drinks, and ice around.
This is ideal for transporting anything cold to a party. This also has handy cupholder/beer holders on the top of the cooler so you can sit it right next to your chair and get to drinking.
Tourit Soft Cooler
The Tourit Soft Cooler boasts extreme insulation across three distinct layers, each providing backup to the other layer.
The end result is a cooler that keeps your ice frozen for a long time, up to three days!
It is almost unheard of for a soft-sided cooler to keep ice frozen for such a long period of time but this is a truly exceptional cooler.
Yeti Tundra Cooler
Since the early days of targeting the high-end fishing community, Yeti has gone on to prove to the rest of the world that Yeti Coolers are second to none.
If you are looking to spend money on a cooler that will keep your ice colder and longer than any other cooler on the market then you should look no further than Yeti Coolers, specifically the Yeti Tundra Cooler (20 Quart).
Coleman Steel Cooler — 85 Can Capacity
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coleman
The main issue many people have with coolers these days is that the high-end manufacturers have completely taken over the industry, and quality/affordable coolers are harder to come by than they used to be.
That’s why you should consider purchasing one of the best coolers for the money in 2021, the Coleman Steel Cooler, a rust-resistant, steel-constructed cooler with an 85-can (think 85 beers) capacity.
The Coleman Steel Cooler comes in a variety of colors and prices, so if black isn’t your thing be sure to follow the link below to see all of the options.
ORCA Extra Heavy Duty Cooler
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orca
Bros, don’t sleep on the ORCA Extra Heavy Duty Cooler.
This cooler features a lid gasket that provides a perfect seal, locking in the ice to keep your food and beverages chilly for hours on end.
The flex-grip handles make this extremely sturdy cooler easy to transport, and it is designed for maximum ice retention. This means the ORCA Extra Heavy Duty Cooler is the PERFECT cooler for camping trips, beach days, boat outings, and any other event you might want to use it for.
This cooler comes in various sizes and prices and its one of the best coolers for the money this year.
YETI Hopper TWO Portable Cooler
The YETI Hopper Two Portable Cooler has been my favorite over the past few beach seasons.
This is unique amongst Yeti Coolers offerings. It’s recommended for camping and hiking as it is very easy to transport with a long and comfortable strap.
Just like every other cooler made by Yeti the Hopper Cooler will keep your food and beer ice cold for days, because it comes with the finest craftsmanship on the market.
K2 Coolers Summit 20 Cooler
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K2
K2 Coolers aren’t exactly a household name like some of the other coolers in this roundup of the best Coolers on the market, but that doesn’t mean you should look past K2 when making a purchase.
The K2 Coolers Summit 20 features extra-thick insulation for maximum ice retention, something you want to look for when making a cooler purchase. It also offers a one-piece roto-molded polyethylene construction’ that makes it one of the most sturdy and durable coolers on the market.
Furthermore, the Summit 20 Cooler from K2 Coolers comes with a 7-year warranty so you know that you’ll be protected after purchase.
AO Coolers Vinyl Fishing Soft Cooler (Size Varies From 12 to 48-Pack)
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AO
This soft cooler comes in multiple sizes (12-pack, 24-pack, 36-pack, and 48-pack), so you should purchase accordingly based upon how many beers or sodas you plan on drinking while fishing.
The AO Coolers Vinyl Fishing Soft Cooler is one of the most portable coolers on the market, and it’s GUARANTEED to hold ice for 24-hours in 120-degrees fahrenheit. So you’ll never have to worry about your ice melting on an overnight camping trip.
This versatile cooler also features a removable shoulder strap and side pocket to store your dry items, as well as a leak-proof liner.
Coleman 42-Can Wheeled Soft Cooler With Hard Liner
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Coleman
Perhaps you are looking for a tailgating cooler, one with wheels. If that’s the case then the Coleman 42-can wheeled soft cooler is the exact cooler that you’ve been looking for.
This wheeled cooler will hold 42-cans of beer, plenty for you to toss back before the big game.
This cooler also features a removable hard plastic liner for improved carrying flexibility, as well as front, top, and side pockets for additional dry storage.
Igloo Polar Cooler (120-Quart)
Igloo
No good list of the best coolers on the market would be complete without the 120-quart Igloo Polar Cooler, the best bang for your buck on the market.
These large coolers are PERFECT for storing ice and food around Thanksgiving and Christmas time (at least that’s what we use them for in my family). They’re VERY affordable at just $55, and they will keep ice frozen for up to FIVE DAYS at 90-degrees Fahrenheit, so they are pretty much as high performance as you’d ever be looking for.
This is a cooler to keep in your house or garage, this isn’t your typical travel cooler.
Though it could be ideal as a camping cooler if you’re staying in a campground because you can pack a weekend’s worth of supplies into this one Igloo Polar Cooler (it also doubles as a seat!).
Pelican Products ProGear Elite Cooler (65QT)
Pelican
The ProGear Elite Cooler from Pelican Products comes in a variety of sizes but for general use, I’d suggest looking into either the 65QT or the 45QT models.
Pelican claims that this cooler will keep your ice frozen for up to TEN DAYS thanks to its unique freezer-grade gasket and 2″ polyurethane insulation.
This durable cooler is as high-quality of a product as you’ll find anywhere on the market, and Pelican really deserves more coverage than it gets from the retail world.
Huckberry x Coors Banquet Cooler
Huckberry
Limited-edition cooler, built-in collaboration with Coors Banquet, and exclusively available at Huckberry.
The cooler is one of the best on the market for 2021 has a full clamshell opening that allows full access to the interior contents with ease and comfortably fits 10 beers with some room to spare for ice.
This waxed canvas cooler keeps your beers ice cold and looks damn good doing it.
CleverMade Collapsible Cooler Bag
With a steel wireframe on the top of the cooler, solid base and patented SnapHinge on each side this cooler gives you all the structure you need.
This soft-sided cooler keeps food and drinks cold with the ability to hold 50 cans of your favorite beverage plus ice.
SnapBasket Cooler folds down to less than 3 inches. So you can store just about anywhere. Plus the collapsibility makes it a great travel cooler.
Arctic Zone Titan Deep Freeze
The Titan Deep Freeze 48 Can Zipperless Cooler keeps ice up to 3 days!
Designed for convenience and usability, this cooler also features an adjustable Backsaver shoulder strap that centers load weight, anti-slip shoulder pad and Rhino-Tech exterior material that is tough, water and stain-resistant and easy to wipe clean.
The exterior includes a patented, “flip-open” Zipperless lid for quick access to food and drinks as well as an insulated front pocket.
The interior of these best coolers of 2021 choice features Deep Freeze high-performance insulation with radiant heat barrier and a removable Hardbody liner with SmartShelf.
The SmartShelf allows you to keep hard stuff like drinks separate from soft stuff, so sandwiches and other soft foods don’t get crushed.
KONG Coolers 25 Quart Chest
The KONG 25 is incredibly durable, and it really packs a punch. Perfectly sized for sidekick duty, this cooler holds enough for the bare necessities and then some.
The 25-quart KONG Coolers are designed to outlast your adventure with up to 5+ day ice retention and holds up to 18 – 12oz cans and 12.5 pounds of ice!
And finally, A subtle yet awesome feature that’s unique to KONG Coolers! The lid will open to a 45-degree angle while backed up against a wall or other object. The ability to get into your cooler when you’ve packed your gear tight and you’re thirsty is beyond compare.
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