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Coolers

Soft-sided coolers, backpack coolers, and ice-water body cooling systems.

From keeping drinks ice-cold to keeping you ice-cold: shop soft-sided and backpack coolers from AO Coolers, Polar Bear, and Kanga alongside ice-water circulatory cooling reservoirs from CompCooler. Built for tailgates, job sites, boats, and everywhere summer gets serious.

Cooler Buying Guide

This collection spans two jobs: coolers that keep food and drinks cold, and cooler systems that keep your body cold.

Soft-Sided and Backpack Coolers

AO Coolers and Polar Bear soft-sided coolers hold ice for 24 to 48 hours in real summer conditions, while backpack styles free your hands for trails, boats, and bleachers. Kanga koozies chill a whole case with no ice at all.

Ice Retention: What to Expect

Pre-chill the cooler, use block ice over cubes, and keep it shaded; those three habits roughly double any cooler's rated retention.

Ice-Water Body Cooling Systems

CompCooler reservoirs pair with circulatory cooling vests to pump chilled water across your torso for hours, cooling infrastructure for the hottest jobs on earth.

Shop similar collections: AO Coolers | Polar Bear Coolers | Kanga Coolers | Circulatory Cooling Vests | Travel & Outdoor

FAQs

What is the difference between a soft-sided cooler and a hard cooler?

Soft-sided coolers, like those from Polar Bear Coolers or AO Coolers, are designed for portability and flexibility. They are much lighter than hard-shell coolers and can be easily squeezed into tight spaces like a car trunk or boat hatch. Despite being soft, high-quality models use high-density closed-cell foam that can keep ice for up to 24–48 hours. Hard coolers are generally more durable for long-term "stationary" use but lack the lightweight convenience of a soft-sided bag.

How do I choose the right cooler size for my needs?

Cooler capacity is often listed as the number of 12-oz cans it can hold with ice. A 12-pack cooler is ideal for personal use, a round of golf, or a short day trip. For family picnics or a full day at the beach, a 24 or 48-pack cooler is recommended. If you are hiking or need to carry your cooler long distances, consider a backpack cooler model to distribute the weight evenly across your shoulders.

Can I use these coolers for professional or industrial use?

Absolutely. Many of our coolers, such as the Camp Zero or Polar Bear professional lines, are built with rugged, tear-resistant outer shells and heavy-duty zippers. They are widely used by construction crews, long-haul truckers, and outdoor professionals who need a reliable way to keep food and drinks cold in demanding environments where traditional refrigeration isn't available.