Best Coolers For Keeping Ice

We bought 1200 pounds of ice and tested 28 different coolers to see which ones had the best ice retention. Find out which ice chest won! To find the best coolers, we tested models in real-world conditions.

From ice retention to durability to drainage, no stone was left unturned. The best cooler for ice retention in 2023 is the Kong Coolers with 10-14 days ice retention. This was followed closely by Orca Coolers, Techniice and then Siberian Alpha (two lesser known brands).

We bought and tested 24 top-rated coolers from Yeti, Igloo, RTIC, Canyon, and more to find the best model for your next adventure. New cooler models are better insulating than ever. But are they worth the extra weight and cost? Our team is here to find out.

To help your food and drink stay crisp and cool this summer, we rounded up a selection of coolers that reviewers say keep ice solid overnight. From camping to road trips or Little League games that feel longer than they are, these coolers will keep both your ice and sanity intact through the heat. To help you pick the best cooler for your picnic, camping trip or day at the beach, we picked 24 of the most popular hard, soft and wheeled coolers, filled them full of ice and drinks, and...