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Insulation
Our Top Choice
Igloo MaxCold Cooler Backpack
Igloo started as a small metal works shop and developed into a reputable cooler manufacturing brand whose products can be found worldwide today.
Gives better insulation. Keeps contents cold for longer periods. Molded EVA foam keeps contents safe. Mesh side and front zippered pockets.
The stitch around the zipper unravels fast.
Black
6.5 x 8 x 10.5 inches+ADs- 1.35 lbs
Adjustable, padded straps
4
Leak-resistant liner
Best Value
Picnic Time "Zuma" Cooler Backpack
At Picnic Time, the customer’s total satisfaction is the singular goal and force driving the company to greater heights and achievements.
Separate dual compartment. Breathable top fabric. Special pocket on the right strap for phones. Cooler section has 12-pack capacity.
Drawstring doesn’t always stay on tightly.
Black, blue, red
11 x 8 x 19 inches+ADs- 2.5 lbs
Padded straps with air mesh
5
Heat-sealed, leak-resistant liner
Polar Bear Coolers Nylon Cooler Backpack
Polar Bear Coolers makes coolers with some of the best insulation systems in the industry, with high quality and well-engineered materials.
Top-notch insulation. Keeps ice for up to 24 hours. Rugged and weatherized zipper. Food grade lining. Built to withstand rough and prolonged use.
Becomes less leak-proof after several years of use.
Available in 7 colors
Available in 4 sizes
Adjustable padded shoulder rest
5
High density open-cell foam
Picnic at Ascot Diamond Series Cooler Backpack
Picnic at Ascot redefined the way Americans enjoy the outdoors, with its functional products and elegant designs borrowed from elaborate English picnics.
Elegant and functional design. Two-year full replacement warranty. Well-padded, adjustable straps. Top flap inner mesh pocket and an outer zipped pocket.
Top flap zipper may be fragile.
Available in 8 colors
14 x 11 x 8 inches+ADs- 1.1 lbs
Adjustable padded straps
4
Leak-proof heat-sealed liner
OAGear Ultimate Backpack Cooler
OAGear believes in having the maximum fun the outdoors has to offer, and this is assured by its quality and tasteful products.
Super affordable and functional. Well-insulated compartment with PEVA heat-sealed lining. Heavy-duty back. Comfortable fully padded straps. Three extra pockets.
May leak if not kept upright.
Gray, royal
14 x 12 x 10 inches+ADs- 5 lbs
Adjustable shoulder straps+AKA-
5
Leak-proof, heat-sealed PEVA