All in all, this is a great cooler whether you are planning some tailgating, a picnic with family, or some fishing with friends. This lightweight construction and design mean that it is one of the more portable coolers on our list. The best part is that this portability does not sacrifice the durability that the cooler provides. It is leak-proof, sturdy, and has all-terrain wheels that have all been designed to withstand quite a bit of abuse.
The dbest compact cooler weighs under 3 pounds, can fit 36 cans or 4 gallons in volume, and handily carts everything from beers and wine to ice cream and frozen pops to your destination of choice. All of your treats will stay fully insulated and chilled for barbecues and backyard parties or while boating, beaching, hiking, and on other short excursions. This compact cooler’s telescope handle and back wheels make it stable and easy to maneuver, and it conveniently rolls up or folds flat for storage. Leakproof with extra pockets for various goods or personal items, it’s also perfect for a trip to the grocery store or even as a large lunchbox.
Any cooler you plan to bring outside beyond your own deck or yard should be reasonably able to withstand the elements. If you choose a soft cooler on wheels, make sure the fabric can handle being loaded up with ice and the resulting leftover water. Most hard coolers on wheels can withstand water, from inside or out, but it’s still a factor you’ll want to double-check. Igloo is back once again and this time with their 60-quart Transformer Roller cooler which offers up ample storage and features that will be extremely handy when you go camping, hiking or fishing. Any ice that you store inside to keep food and drinks cool will last a good 24-hours on hot days and even longer on colder days. The Trailmate Journey truly proved to be feature rich and the best beach cooler with wheels.
The wheels on this thing are also big and tough and have been designed to allow for use on harsh terrain. They measure 7 inches in diameter and are made of a good quality non-grip rubber material. The cooler itself is constructed of what they claim to be an indestructible thermoplastic which just makes this thing tougher than Popeye after a can of spinach. When shopping for a cooler with wheels, transportability is likely a top priority.
What we find most impressive about this big cooler with wheels is the build quality. It has aluminum and stainless parts rather than all plastic igloo ice chest parts found in cheaper coolers. We also love how sturdy this thing is but considering the price we would not expect anything less.
Ideal for weekends away fishing, hiking, or partying, you will be able to keep food and drinks for days on end. This ocean blue cooler provides 60-quarts of storage which is larger than the Coleman above but due to its dimensions it actually holds a fewer amount of beer cans. Well, it’s not too bad as you will still be able to sup on up to 72 cans of beer on your trip. As for how long this cooler will keep those cans dry, you’re talking a good couple of days up to a heat of 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Well, we did warn you that there will be a few coolers from Coleman on our list and this 50-quart portable cooler on wheels is the latest of them. Utilizing the same heavy duty build that you will find across all Coleman cooler products, this is ideal for bringing along on hiking trips, to music festivals, or for some simply camping with friends. This is an ice cooler on wheels that we would recommend to those that plan to use it a lot and in harsher environments.
It has taken us a few years to recommend a wheeled cooler simply because none have seemed built to last longer than a season or two—especially in the handle. Once loaded with ice, drinks, and food, a 37-pound cooler can more than double in weight. When someone then tilts the cooler up, all that weight goes into the wheelbase or leans into the handle hinge. Astoundingly, this cooler claims to be able to keep its ice retention for up to 10-days which makes it the ideal choice for longer trips.
Igloo is one of the top names in coolers and that name recognition extends to electric coolers. This cooler is helpful because it can be used both as a traditional cooler and a powered cooler. It has a familiar design, including an easy flip-up lid and swinging carry handle.