The Best Portable Soft Coolers for the Outdoors

Posted on Jul 31, 2020 by Beckworth & Co.

Do you often worry that your drinks and beverages will get warm under the summer heat? Do you fret that your snacks such as sandwiches and fruits will get easily spoiled while on the outdoors? If you’re planning to go on a picnic, a road trip, hiking, or camping, then you would need to bring outdoor gear where you can store your drinks and keep them cold and your food insulated.

Looking for a reliable but portable cooler that you can bring without a hassle anytime, anywhere? Then, soft coolers are your best bet when you want to bring and keep your drinks cold even when going outdoors. Most of them feature portability and easy to carry shoulder strap, keeps your drinks cold for a long time, have enough room, some pockets and compartments to keep other food insulated and safe, and more. Since there are a couple of choices online, your search is over because we’ll give you some tips on the best ones you should purchase.

Here are the best portable soft coolers for the outdoors.

Coleman 9-Can Soft Cooler


Compliments	Complaints
Removable plastic liner for easy cleaning More room for ice and snacks It is lightweight With adjustable handle Zippers easy to open and close	Pockets not totally flexible Too small for others No top handle
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CleverMade Collapsible Cooler Bag


Compliments	Complaints
It is lightweight Easy to clean Very durable and sturdy Hold the items up really well Not leakproof	Snap breaks after a few uses Ice melts after a few hours Zipper breaks off
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Lifewit Collapsible 32-Can Soft Cooler

Compliments	Complaints
Seems very durable With plenty of pockets and compartments Feels lightweight Collapsible for easy storage Seams are secure and well-constructed	Capacity is smaller than what is advertised Report of leaks Does not hold ice for too long
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BUILT Portable Welded Soft Cooler

Compliments	Complaints
The outer part is leakproof Durable shoulder strap Well constructed and attractive design Has wide opening and very spacious Easy to store	Does not hold ice for 24 hours Zipper not leakproof Top part not insulated
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OlarHike 40/24 Can Large Collapsible Cooler Bag

Compliments	Complaints
Easy to carry Seems durable With shoulder and handle strap It is lightweight Easy to clean	Not leakproof Shoulder strap breaks Does not keep items cold enough
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OPUX Collapsible 9-Quart Soft Cooler

Compliments	Complaints
Material is sturdy Zippers are easy to open and close Plenty of side pockets More room for food and drinks Keep your drinks cold	The material used is quite thin Zipper breaks after a couple of uses Not well insulated
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