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For anyone living in a warm climate, a good cooler is a must-have. Whether you’re heading to the beach, a picnic, camping, or a block party, having a high-quality cooler to keep your drinks cold is essential. We’ve reviewed a wide range of coolers to help you find the perfect one for your needs. From high-capacity models to those designed for extreme cooling, wheeled coolers, lightweight options, and durable designs, we’ve tested various coolers to bring you the top choices.
With so many types available—wheeled coolers, thermoelectric coolers, roto-molded coolers, powered coolers, and cooler backpacks—choosing the right one can be overwhelming. To simplify your decision, we’ve compiled a list of the best coolers on the market. Each option has been rigorously tested in our lab to ensure you get the most value and performance for your beach cooler budget.
![Cabel's cooler](https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/c4a2ed6618c9ee4499e3612681c1ec40e1d535e4/hub/2022/05/27/eb25161b-7547-46b2-94e8-d19a5a87a3fd/cabelas-best-coolers-2022-010.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=144&width=144)
Best overall cooler
Cabela’s Polar Cap Equalizer 80-qt. Cooler
![Magellen cooler](https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/e329a75b001c9ee8d0738daeb274f39d62c76a56/hub/2022/05/27/13127c80-98a4-4490-9e14-018b0d3d48b4/magellen-best-coolers-2022-006.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=144&width=144)
Best large cooler
Magellan Outdoors Pro Explore IceBox 75-qt. Cooler
![Pro cooler](https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/e927cfbf569a83a31813a9eba2f9d9c0152b6d0b/hub/2022/05/27/ed069367-2597-498f-b711-4f6bd835b416/pro-best-coolers-2022-002.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=144&width=144)
Best soft-sided cooler
Magellan Outdoors Pro 24-Can Square Cooler
![YETI cooler](https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/5a90d90213b4599c2884c4ff3286896fe50dddec/hub/2022/05/27/fc665e9a-2c7d-42d4-a3c9-8bd4a9eea7de/yeti-best-coolers-2022-007-copy.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=144&width=144)
Best midsize cooler
![RTIC cooler](https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/142f5fc2c7d6bc00efbfd06f7813398e8436f2d3/hub/2022/05/27/c826f607-aed2-4d10-b409-a04cfaeaa9b0/rtic-best-coolers-2022-001.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=144&width=144)
Best value cooler
![The 25-quart East Oak cooler sits against a yellow backgound.](https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/ea6a194d0d20d770147a3080620998e01b038e55/hub/2023/07/20/171d334d-705e-4707-8e42-54919480e97b/east-oak-25-qt-cooler.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=144&width=144)
Best small cooler