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Comparing Soft Coolers

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Awards Editors' Choice Award Top Pick Award  Top Pick Award Best Buy Award 
Price $240 List
$199.99 at Amazon		$325 List
$325.00 at REI		$300.00 at REI$109.95 at REI
Compare at 2 sellers		$63 List
$62.99 at Amazon
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Pros Very durable construction, excellent insulation, useful handles and features, comfortable shoulder strap, waterproof exteriorExtremely durable, comfortable to carry around, water-resistant materialGood insulation performance, easy to load and unload, adjustable strap, floats in waterWell insulated, comfortable, water-resistantAffordable, easy to use, zipperless, great features
Cons Awkward access, bulky to carry, priceyExpensive, difficult-to-clasp buckles, lacks pocketsPricey, zipper is tough to openPricey for its small size, limited storageLacks durability, not watertight
Bottom Line When it comes to the best performance, this model takes home the well-chilled trophyA durable and portable favorite with top-notch insulation at a crazy high price pointThis sleek and simple lunchbox style cooler does the job well but comes at a premium priceThis is one of the best options for a personal adventure pack for those solo day tripsA unique flip-top cooler that keeps its contents cool and is convenient to use, all while keeping your wallet happy
Rating Categories Engel HD30 Yeti Hopper M20 Bac... Yeti Hopper Flip 18 IceMule Jaunt 15 Arctic Zone Titan D...
Insulation (30%)
8.8
10.0
6.3
7.6
5.2
Convenience (25%)
6.3
3.5
7.5
8.0
9.5
Portability (25%)
8.1
9.6
8.8
6.4
7.9
Packability (10%)
6.6
3.3
5.5
6.1
7.5
Durability (10%)
9.0
10.0
9.7
6.9
4.0
Specs Engel HD30 Yeti Hopper M20 Bac... Yeti Hopper Flip 18 IceMule Jaunt 15 Arctic Zone Titan D...
Measured Capacity in Cans 63 cans 36 cans 30 cans 28 cans 30 cans
Measured Capacity 41.8 L 20.1 L 16.4 L 15.7 L 19.4 L
Food Shelf Life (Measured Days Below 40ºF) 3.0 3.6 2.4 2.7 2.1
Cold Beverages (Measured Days Below 50ºF) 3.3 4.0 2.6 3.0 2.3
Carry Style Tote Pack Lunchbox Pack Lunchbox
Can a standard sized wine bottle fit? Yes Yes Yes, but only horizontally Yes Yes
Measured Dimensions L x W x H 20" x 9.5" x 17" 15.3" x 9.9" x 18.1" 16.5" x 11" x 13" 9" x 8.5" x 17" 15.1" x 11.3" x 12.1"
Measured Weight 4.5 Ibs 5.2 Ibs 4.4 lbs 1.8 Ibs 3.6 lbs
Closure Method Zipper Roll Top Zipper Roll Top Zipperless
Available in Different Sizes? No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Exterior Fabric 840 denier fibers and an outer wall constructed with Thermal Plastic Urethane (TPU) DryHide™ Shell DryHide double TPU shell Ultra-Tough Muleskin™ Exterior Polyester
Additional Storage Yes No No Yes Yes
Removable Liner? No No No No Yes