My girlfriend hinted she wants a backpack cooler for Christmas. The one she likes seems cheap, and I’m willing to spend a bit more for better quality. Can anyone recommend any brands or specific models? It’s mainly for day trips, so extreme insulation isn’t necessary.
Eddie Bauer has a backpack cooler on sale for 50% off, currently $35. I’ve owned it for 10 years and can recommend it. Eddie Bauer Backpack Cooler
Sierra has some good deals on Igloo and Coleman brand backpack coolers. Sierra Backpack Coolers
I’ve tried a couple from Amazon that didn’t last. I ended up with an RTIC, which has been great. It’s not bulky like other models and has some extra storage. RTIC Backpack Cooler
Titan makes decent backpack coolers if you’re looking for something less expensive than Yeti or RTIC.
Check out Decathlon for affordable options.
In my experience, ‘high quality’ and ‘backpack cooler’ don’t usually go together. They tend to underperform compared to other cooler types.
It would be great if it also looked cute.
Toby said:
It would be great if it also looked cute.
REI is currently having a sale on their brand backpack cooler, which is quite stylish and 30% off, making it $59.39. It might be what you’re looking for. REI Backpack Cooler OutdoorGearLab Review Soft Cooler Comparison
@Colby
I’ve extensively used an earlier version of this REI cooler for day trips, and it’s been perfect. It’s comfortable and has extra space for items that don’t need cooling. It looks like the design you’re interested in may be similar.