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I tested 15 portable coolers on beach days and road trips – here are my top picks

We tested 15 top-rated coolers from Yeti, Oyster, REI and more to find the options that offer plenty of chill for your next beach day, camping trip or afternoon in the backyard 10 camping gear upgrades to make life outdoors easier Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things When you’re shopping for a cooler , you’ll find plenty of giant, hulking chests designed to keep a family fed for a week or a frat party buzzing until the cops show up. But most of the time, all you need is a grab-and-go box to keep a couple of cans of soda cold for a road trip , or to get some popsicles to the beach without turning into puddles. Don’t endanger your back and spend a small fortune on a plastic coffin that makes you feel like you’re packing for an expedition into uncharted territory. The right portable cooler can be convenient, lightweight and not need three ba

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We tested 15 top-rated coolers from Yeti, Oyster, REI and more to find the options that offer plenty of chill for your next beach day, camping trip or afternoon in the backyard 10 camping gear upgrades to make life outdoors easier Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things When you’re shopping for a cooler , you’ll find plenty of giant, hulking chests designed to keep a family fed for a week or a frat party buzzing until the cops show up. But most of the time, all you need is a grab-and-go box to keep a couple of cans of soda cold for a road trip , or to get some popsicles to the beach without turning into puddles. Don’t endanger your back and spend a small fortune on a plastic coffin that makes you feel like you’re packing for an expedition into uncharted territory. The right portable cooler can be convenient, lightweight and not need three ba

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According to The Guardian’s linked report, I tested 15 portable coolers on beach days and road trips – here are my top picks, We tested 15 top-rated coolers from Yeti, Oyster, REI and more to find the options that offer plenty of chill for your next beach day, camping trip or afternoon in the backyard 10 camping gear upgrades to make life outdoors easier Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things When you’re shopping for a cooler , you’ll find plenty of giant, hulking chests designed to keep a family fed for a week or a frat party buzzing until the cops show up. But most of the time, all you need is a grab-and-go box to keep a couple of cans of soda cold for a road trip , or to get some popsicles to the beach without turning into puddles. Don’t endanger your back and spend a small fortune on a plastic coffin that makes you feel like you’re packing for an expedition into uncharted territory. The right portable cooler can be convenient, lightweight and not need three ba

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