There are few better ways to spend long sunny days than at the beach. You can surf, read, play in the sand and, when you have one of the best beach coolers on hand, enjoy your preferred cold beverages and fresh eats, even on the hottest summer days. When you pick the right beach cooler—perhaps our top pick, the RTIC 32-Quart Ultra-Light Cooler—and pack it with enough ice or ice packs, even hours of blazing summer sun won’t warm up your food and drink. Before selecting the beach coolers featured in this guide, we spoke with experts, consulted Forbes Vetted staffers and relied on our own experiences with many of these models. From the wheeled RovR RollR 45 to the backpack-style Hydro Flask Day Escape, we’ve got you covered with the best options for a day by the water. Continue reading to find our recommendations, along with expert insights and advice to make the buying process a little easier. |