{"title":"Camping Coolers","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeep food and drinks cold at camp with our collection of hard and soft camping coolers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCamping Coolers for Glamping and Car Camping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a weekend at the lake to a week in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeintents.com\/\"\u003ebell tent\u003c\/a\u003e, a good cooler keeps camp meals fresh and drinks cold. Our camping coolers range from soft cooler totes and backpack coolers to roto-molded hard coolers from 25 to 75 quarts, several with wheels for rolling from the car to the campsite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARD \u0026amp; SOFT\u003c\/strong\u003e  |  \u003cstrong\u003e25–75 QUART\u003c\/strong\u003e  |  \u003cstrong\u003eCOOLERS WITH WHEELS\u003c\/strong\u003e  |  \u003cstrong\u003eCAMP READY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose the Best Camping Cooler\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right cooler depends on how long you're out, how many people you're feeding, and how far you'll carry it. Here's a quick guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHard Cooler or Soft Cooler?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard coolers\u003c\/strong\u003e have thick insulated walls and tight-sealing lids, so they hold ice longer. They're the best choice for multi-day camping trips and for storing meat and other perishables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft coolers\u003c\/strong\u003e, like cooler totes and backpack coolers, are lighter and easier to carry. They're great for day trips, picnics, the beach, and keeping drinks close by the campfire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Size Cooler Do You Need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft cooler or tote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunches, snacks and drinks for a day out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25–45 quarts:\u003c\/strong\u003e A good fit for two people on a weekend camping trip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e55–75 quarts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Families, groups, or longer trips where you need room for food, drinks and ice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures Worth Considering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheels and handles:\u003c\/strong\u003e A full large cooler is heavy. A \u003cstrong\u003ecooler with wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e makes the trip from the car to camp much easier, especially over grass or gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoto-molded vs. injection-molded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roto-molded coolers are made as one seamless piece with thick walls, which makes them very durable and good at holding ice. Injection-molded coolers are typically lighter and often less expensive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrain plug:\u003c\/strong\u003e Makes it easy to drain meltwater without tipping the cooler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cup holders, dry baskets and tie-down points add convenience at camp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair your cooler with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeintents.com\/collections\/camping-tables\"\u003efolding camping table\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeintents.com\/collections\/camp-kitchen-dinning\"\u003ecamp kitchen gear\u003c\/a\u003e for an easy outdoor kitchen setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCamping Cooler FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will a cooler keep ice while camping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt depends on the cooler, the weather, and how often it's opened. Manufacturer ice-retention ratings are usually measured in ideal conditions, so expect less in hot weather. To get the most from any cooler, pre-chill it the night before, use block ice, keep it in the shade, and open it as little as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size cooler is best for a weekend camping trip?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor two people, a 25 to 45 quart hard cooler usually has enough room for food, drinks and ice. For a family or group, look at 55 to 75 quarts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre soft coolers good for camping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, for day trips and drinks around camp. For multi-day trips, most campers use a hard cooler for food and a soft cooler or tote for drinks and snacks, so the main cooler stays closed and cold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a cooler with wheels worth it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor larger coolers, yes. A full 55 to 75 quart cooler can be very heavy, and wheels make it much easier for one person to move over uneven ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean my cooler?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash it with mild soap and warm water, rinse well, and let it dry completely with the lid open before storing it to prevent odors and mildew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does shipping take for coolers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping times vary by brand and location. See each product page for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCAMPING ARTICLES TO READ:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"family camping checklist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeintents.com\/blogs\/the-lit-list\/family-camping-checklist-what-to-pack\"\u003eFamily Camping Checklist: What to Pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"tips to keep cool while camping\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeintents.com\/blogs\/the-lit-list\/tips-to-keep-cool-and-keep-the-bugs-away\"\u003eTips to Keep Cool and Keep the Bugs Away\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"tent size guide for camping\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeintents.com\/blogs\/the-lit-list\/camping-tent-size-guide\"\u003eCamping Tent Size Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"camping gear and accessories\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeintents.com\/collections\/camping-gear\"\u003eCamping Gear \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"camping gifts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeintents.com\/collections\/camping-gifts\"\u003eCamping Gifts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"monti-shasta-backpack-cooler","title":"The Shasta Backpack Cooler by Monti Coolers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLeave the heavy, finger-crushing plastic coolers behind. \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe Shasta 23L Camping Backpack Cooler\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is the ultimate trail companion, designed to give you true hands-free freedom on the way to your campsite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Monti Coolers","offers":[{"title":"Navy","offer_id":47628078776532,"sku":"MNTSH001NVY","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sky Blue","offer_id":47628078710996,"sku":"MNTSH001BLU","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":47628078743764,"sku":"MNTSH001BLK","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Terracotta","offer_id":67906365653204,"sku":"sku-67760264740963","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/9896\/1802\/files\/monti_shasta_cooler_backpack.jpg?v=1791989438"},{"product_id":"monti-kingfisher-cooler-tote","title":"The Kingfisher Cooler Tote | Monti","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ultimate Packable Travel Cooler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgNEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTired of lugging around bulky, heavy plastic coolers that take up half your trunk even when they’re empty? 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