11 of the best coolers to keep your food and drinks chilled in the heat recommended by a former outdoors editor

Date:
Fri, 22 May 2026 12:05:11 +0000

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Quality coolers in all shapes and sizes, to see you through this heatwave and through the whole summer.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Camping coolers are an
essential accompaniment for anyone heading off on an outdoor adventure this summer. The modern cooler market has come a long way too there are now options in all shapes and sizes, to fit any kind of summer activity. That includes hiking down a windy path to the beach, strolling along a road to reach a nearby park, and hosting a BBQ or picnic in your back garden.

One of the best coolers I've used in recent years is the Ninja HydroGo. It's
a backpack cooler, which helps if you need to travel any distance with your food or drinks, but boasts chunky, effective insulation with dedicated
spaces for ice packs to keep things cool. In fact, its sturdy enough to sit on when you reach your destination. As a former Outdoor Editor, I'll always gravitate towards camping brands like Coleman and Vango for outdoor kit. They can be relied upon for effective insulation and strong build quality these guys are making tents, so they know their way around performance
construction. And of course, the Yeti hard cooler is a design classic for a reason. It's pricey, but extremely effective if you're looking for a
long-term hot weather solution.

If you want something more casual, the best-looking options I've come across this year are at John Lewis. The brand's Coastal Picnic range of soft coolers use stripes, colour blocking and retro detailing for some unmistakable beachy cool. Cool cases for chilled treats 22% OFF Ninja FrostVault Go 23L Backpack Soft Cooler 179.99 229.99 shop now John Lewis Coastal Picnic Cooler Roll-Top Backpack Bag, 14L 30 shop now 11% OFF Vango Pinnacle 45L Wheelie Cool Box 71.09 79.99 shop now John Lewis Striped Lunch Cooler Tote Bag, 8L 15 shop now Vango Glacier 33L Cooler Box 159.95 shop now 17% OFF Polar Gear Medium Picnic Cooler Bag, 16L 19.99 23.99 shop now Stanley All Day Julienne Maxi Cooler
Bag, 18.9L 120 shop now 28% OFF Ninja FrostVault Heavy-Duty Insulated Cool
Box (48 Cans) 179 249.99 shop now 8% OFF Ninja FrostVault Cool Box w/ Thirsti Bottle & Ice Pack 294.39 319.99 shop now YETI Tundra 45 Cool Box 325 shop now Coleman Xtreme 28QT Cooler Box 63.99 shop now Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me
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