The Best Coolers for Keeping Drinks Chilled for Days

Key Specs

• Capacity: 21 beer cans (or 26 pounds of ice only)
• Weight: 20 pounds
• Size: 21.37 x 16.12 x 15.75 inches

A serious workhorse designed for rugged outdoor use and overall longevity, Yeti beverage coolers are bearproof, have nearly unbreakable lid hinges, and can be easily tied down to an ATV or boat. They've earned high marks from Switchback Travel and Good Housekeeping simply for their durability and ability keep drinks cold. Our favorite quality is the company's PermaFrost insulation that keeps your favorite beers cold for days at a time.

While YETI offers tons of sizes of their Tundra cooler, we went with the 35-liter option for its portability — it can still hold 20 cans easily.

Key Specs

• Capacity: 35 cans (or 6.3 gallons)
• Weight: 1.32 pounds
• Size: 12.99 x 7.87 x 14.17 inches

This soft cooler bag keeps drinks cold for up to 12 hours and is 100% leakproof, too. The interior is made with a waterproof material that's easy to clean, and the exterior is wear-resistant and super durable.

We like that this bag has multiple carrying options. It comes with two handles to carry it by hand, as well as a should strap to keep your hands free for carrying other things, like chairs or tables.

Key Specs

• Capacity: Up to 160 cans (or 100 quarts)
• Weight: 20.37 pounds
• Size: 36.9 x 17.3 x 18 inches
  

This $100 cooler is a solid option for those who don't want to spend $300 or more on a YETI. It's fully insulated and keeps ice cold for up to 5 days. We like how easy it is to pull, too — the handle is a swing-up design and the wheels are heavy-duty. If you're looking for an extra seat at your backyard hang, this cooler can support up to 250 pounds when the lid is closed.

Key Specs

• Capacity: Up to 4 cans with 4 pounds of ice (or 9 quarts)
• Weight: 3.33 pounds
• Size: 9.5 x 12.7 x 11.5 inches
  

If you're simply looking for a cooler to hold a couple drinks and a sandwich, this portable pick from Coleman is for you. It doesn't have any bells and whistles, but it's lightweight and can be taken pretty much anywhere. It can hold 9 quarts, which means roughly nine cans will fit.

Key Specs

• Capacity: 54 quarts
• Weight: 16.55 pounds
• Size: 24.45 x 15.87 x 16.5 inches
  

Everyone wants stainless steel in the kitchen, so why not match your appliances with this chic cooler? Igloo's Cool Riser Technology and Ultratherm insulated lid will keep up to 54 beers ice-cold. Not only is the exterior shiny, stylish, and retro, it's also nearly indestructible and rust-resistant.

Key Specs

• Capacity: 5 gallons
• Weight: 5.27 pounds
• Size: 14.96 x 14.96 x 20.08 inches

Does this orange cooler bring back memories of pouring ice water over the coach after a win? Well, these 5-gallon beverage coolers are popular among teams for a reason.

They keep your beverages — whether that's a sports drink or a batch of party punch — at drink-ready temperature, and they're also super budget-friendly.

Key Specs

• Capacity: Up to 100 cans (or 80 quarts)
• Weight: 42.5 pounds
• Size: 35.5 x 15.25 x 32.75 inches

If the beers are going quickly, keep your extra cases on the additional tray below so you can refill as needed. This 80-quart beverage cooler cart even has a built-in bottle opener and cap cup to make collection easy.

(Face it: No one likes finding beer caps in their backyard.)

Key Specs

• Capacity: 20 liters
• Weight: 1 pound
• Size: 17 x 14 x 7.3 inches
  

If you're looking for a sturdy cooler that's easier to carry around than most, then this tote bag from Hydro Flask is for you. The lightweight insulation keeps all of your goods cold for up to 4 hours — and the interior is fully lined, so any surprise spillage is totally contained. This is one of the best coolers for a camping trip, beach day, or even transporting some cold ones to friend’s backyard barbecue.

Key Specs

• Capacity: 28 quarts
• Weight: 10 pounds
• Size: 19.13 x 13.25 x 18.31 inches
  

Tired of rationing ice in the days before your journey? Stop skimping on the cubes in your cold brew and switch to a thermoelectric beverage cooler that's designed to be used completely ice-free. Simply plug it in, and it'll drop down to a cool 36 degrees below the outside air temperature.

It does take a bit longer for a case of lukewarm beer to chill than the average cooler, but without the ice, you're able to stash way more beverages (up to thirty-two 12-ounce cans!).

Key Specs

• Capacity: Up to 12 cans (or 12 quarts)
• Weight: 9.92 pounds
• Size: 11.5 x 9 x 14.5 inches

If you’re looking for the best cooler to match your retro aesthetic, this adorable stainless steel ice box is for you. You can pack up to 12 cans or 10 bottles with ice — and of course, the built-in bottle opener is always a welcomed touch on a cooler.