Top 10 Cooler Tote Bags

WHY YOU NEED IT: This sleek backpack is way stronger than it looks. It has a space for everything—two exterior mesh pockets for water bottles, plenty of zip pockets for condiments, utensils, and non-perishable food items, and an insulated compartment that can hold 12 cans and stay cold for 24 hours.

USERS SAID: "This is great! It's durable, waterproof, and has a lot of places to store smaller items. Great for packing lunch for my construction worker!"

BEST FOR: If you're looking for a budget buy, this cooler tote has you covered. At just $20, it can hold up to 24 cans and keep food and drinks cold for hours on end.

LOVED FOR: Thanks to the heat-welded seams, you won't need to worry about ice or water seeping out—this baby is totally leak-proof.

WHAT IT DOES: This cooler-backpack hybrid can carry it all—think 36 cans with ice. On top of that, it's 100% waterproof and it floats, so it's perfect for days at the lake, beach, or pool.

FUN FACT: The ICEMULE Pro will retain solid ice for over 24 hours, so you can totally trust this thing to haul your White Claws.

LOVED FOR: Stunning colors aside (we see you coral and river green), reviewers love this soft cooler for its serious durability. YETI updated it with a wide mouth for easy loading and unloading, plus it pretty much closes on its own thanks to a strip of ultra-strong magnets and two quick-release buckles.

HELPFUL TIP: The HitchPoint Grid (that handy row of loops on the front) is perfect for essentials like bottle openers and car keys.

BEST FOR: With its lightweight construction and padded straps, this comfortable bag is a perfect choice for long treks. So long, sore shoulders.

USERS SAID: "This is an awesome bag. You can fit two bottles of wine in it, it has great pockets, and it doesn’t sweat. Still going strong through a full summer of every weekend usage. Highly recommend!"

WHY YOU NEED IT: This impressive cooler pack comes with all the comfort of a soft-sided cooler, plus all the insulation power of a hard-sided one. Soft-sided coolers aren't usually as insulating, but this one can keep ice cold for up to two days.

USERS SAID: "I take a lot of solo day trips, and this soft cooler has simplified everything! I no longer have to worry about a boxy cooler banging against my leg when my arms are already full as I walk out to the beach. This pack has proven to be leak-proof, very comfortable, the perfect size, surprisingly lightweight, and offers a lot of pockets for safekeeping of my loose items.

BEST FOR: This tough cooler is perfect for those that want something extra durable. 100% leak-proof, puncture-resistant, and complete with an antimicrobial liner that resists mildew, it'll withstand all kinds of wear and tear for years to come.

FUN FACT: Perhaps the most impressive of them all, this cooler bag can keep ice solid for five days. Yes, you read right.

WHAT IT DOES: Don't let the price tag fool you—this soft cooler can keep 16 cans cold for a full day, plus it has a wide, padded shoulder strap that makes carrying it on long distances a total breeze.

HELPFUL TIP: The removable hard plastic liner makes cleaning this cooler so easy.

LOVED FOR: This genius cooler bag combines the durability of Yeti's Hopper Flip (our #1 pick), with a new, convenient-to-carry design. It's also taller and wider than the Hopper Flip, so it more efficiently distributes weight and makes the carrying process a lot more comfortable. 

USERS SAID: "This thing is awesome. Out with the kids? Perfect. Keeping a 12-pack cold at a casual party? Perfect. Tucked behind the seat on a road trip? Perfect. Hands-free walking down to the beach? Perfect."

WHY YOU NEED IT: Built to stand the test of time, this personal-sized YETI offers supreme insulation to keep ice solid for days along with a waterproof shell that's resistant to mildew, punctures, and abrasions, so it can hold its own in the outdoors.

FUN FACT: The YETI Hopper Flip 12 features a Hydrolok zipper—the toughest, highest-performing waterproof and leak-proof cooler zipper in the world.