When I began boating with my parents in the 1970s, boat coolers were either plastic or metal. There weren’t that many options, and no matter the construction, fresh ice was needed on a near daily ...

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The best backpack cooler will always be a useful piece of outdoor gear because most situations that call for a chilled beverage require the movement of cans, ice and more from point A to point B. Even ...

Almost any road trip, sports game or tailgating weekend is made better by a cooler than can keep your drinks and snacks cool in the summer heat. Not every situation calls for a full-size ice chest, ...

If you've been tasked with bringing the drinks for your kid's sports team or packing meals for a weeklong camping trip, then you need a first-class cooler that'll keep your Gatorade glacial and your ...

Summertime fun is calling, and if your old cooler just isn’t cutting it anymore, this is the article for you. Maybe the handle finally snapped during last weekend’s beach trip, or you’re tired of ...

A red ice cooler full of canned and bottled drinks - Anastasiia Krivenok/Getty Images When planning what to drink during your summertime barbecue, knowing how to keep things cold is an absolute must.

As the summer months unfold, two major changes happen: outdoor time becomes more common, and temperatures rise. Thus, when people go out for their latest beach trip, hike, or adventure, they're always ...