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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

Best overall cooler

Cabela’s Polar Cap Equalizer 80-qt. Cooler

$350 at Cabela’s

Magellen cooler

Best large cooler

Magellan Outdoors Pro Explore IceBox 75-qt. Cooler

$250 at Academy Sports

Pro cooler

Best soft-sided cooler

Magellan Outdoors Pro 24-Can Square Cooler

$64 at Academy Sports

YETI cooler

Best midsize cooler

Yeti Tundra Haul Hard Cooler

$425 at Yeti

RTIC cooler

Best value cooler

RTIC 45-qt. Hard Cooler

$187 at RTIC

The 25-quart East Oak cooler sits against a yellow backgound.

Best small cooler

East Oak Cooler, 25-qt.

$150 at Amazon