The best coolers for you and your drink this summer
Hot days and warm drinks do NOT go together.
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A cool drink on a hot day is one of life’s great pleasures – so long as it’s actually still cool when it reaches your lips. Canada is no stranger to summer heat, so to make sure it doesn’t put a damper on your afternoon beverages, here are five cooler options for your consideration.
Coleman 70-Quart Xtreme Cooler
Amazon.ca
To start off, let’s go with capacity. This offering from Coleman – one of the most popular on Amazon.ca – features a 70-quart capacity, room enough for up to 100 cans (though of course, less when ice is factored in). This is great for when you have company over or are out at the park or the campsite with a good-sized group. Add in a functional, efficient design, and there’s a lot to like here.
What else we liked:
Comfortable handles for easier carrying
The lid doubles as a seat, supports up to 250 pounds
Rated 4.6 out of 5 on Amazon.ca, based on more than 5,100 reviews
Igloo BMX 25 Quart Cooler
Amazon.ca
If it’s just you and a handful of friends on a warm summer afternoon, or a quick weekend camping trip, a mid-sized cooler should do just fine. We liked this one from Igloo for its sturdy construction – powerful latches and a rubberized lid mean the cold is sealed for longer within the cooler’s polypropylene confines. If its 25-quart capacity isn’t quite enough, Igloo offers a 52-quart option.
What else we liked:
Option to include gel-insulated cooling block
Available in two colour schemes
Rated 4.6 out of 5 on Amazon.ca based on more than 5,800 reviews
Everlasting Comfort Insulated Cooler Backpack
Amazon.ca
If it’s just you and a handful of friends on a warm summer afternoon, or a quick weekend camping trip, a mid-sized cooler should do just fine. We liked this one from Igloo for its sturdy construction – powerful latches and a rubberized lid mean the cold is sealed for longer within the cooler’s polypropylene confines. If its 25-quart capacity isn’t quite enough, Igloo offers a 52-quart option.
What else we liked:
Option to include gel-insulated cooling block
Available in two colour schemes
Rated 4.6 out of 5 on Amazon.ca based on more than 5,800 reviews
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One Savvy Girl Backpack Cooler Chair
Amazon.ca
And now for one step more: This nifty offering from One Savvy Girl not only acts as a backpack and a cooler, but it also folds out into a simple camping chair! When you’re traipsing through the woods with drinks, food and other supplies on a short-haul hike, it’s grand to know that, no matter what, you’ll have a comfortable place to sit when it’s time to take a load off.
What else we liked:
Overall item weight is 3 pounds when empty
Metal frame, made with Oxford fabric with waterproof coating that stands up to the elements
Rated 4.5 out of 5 based on more than 500 Amazon.ca reviews
AISITIN BBQ Grill Accessories with Insulated Cooler Bag
Amazon.ca
We’ve featured this one before as part of our list of long weekend must-haves, and I’d like to bring it back for a second round. There are lots of barbecue tool kits out there, but what always catches my eye is this one’s inclusion of a large insulated pocket, good for keeping drinks cool or a newly grilled lunch warm. We love it.
What else we liked:
Kit includes 14 implements from knives and a spatula, to a bottle opener and food thermometer
Heat preservation bag is 15.7x9x9 inches, and keeps food or beverages hot or cool for up to four hours
Rated 4.5 out of 5 on Amazon.ca, based on more than 500 reviews
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