Buying Help, Ice & Packing
Best Coolers by Type: Hard, Wheeled, Soft and Backpack
Compare the best coolers by type, from hard and wheeled models to soft and backpack styles. Match capacity, carrying needs and terrain to your plans.
Buying Help, Ice & Packing
The best coolers by type, plus ice packs, packing tips, ice life and the gear that goes with a cooler.
Buying Help, Ice & PackingBest Ice Packs for Coolers
Compare the best ice packs for coolers, from slim lunch packs to large reusable blocks. Find the right shape, size and setup for your cooler.
Buying Help, Ice & PackingCooler Accessories Worth Buying
Cooler accessories can keep food dry, secure a cooler, or make it easier to move. Choose baskets, locks, wheels, or a storage net to match the job.
Buying Help, Ice & PackingHow Long Will Ice Last in a Cooler?
Find out how long ice can last in a cooler, what changes its melt time, and how to pack hard, soft and wheeled coolers to keep contents cold longer.
Buying Help, Ice & PackingHow to Pack a Cooler So Food Stays Cold and Dry
Learn how to pack a cooler with prechilled food, ice or cold packs, and a dry-goods layer so meals stay cold, organized, and out of meltwater.
Buying Help, Ice & PackingIce Packs vs Ice in a Cooler
Ice packs vs ice in a cooler: compare packing, meltwater, cleanup and food contact to choose a setup that suits your cooler, trip and food.
Buying Help, Ice & PackingWhich Cooler Keeps Ice the Longest?
Find out which cooler keeps ice the longest and how insulation, ice ratio, pre-chilling, cooler size, and lid habits affect how long ice lasts.