The Best Coolers to Chill Your Drinks This Summer

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Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. ‘Tis the season for camping trips, backyard barbecues and yacht parties, and having an ice-cold, carbonated (and possibly alcoholic) drink on hand can be all the difference between a mediocre and picture-perfect summer day.

It might seem simple but there’s an entire science behind keeping a beverage cool for hours on end, which is why a cooler is a worthy splurge as we dive headfirst into warmer months.But with a growing amount of options available, you also want to make sure you’re getting what you pay for, with a cooler that offers effective insulation, a durable exterior and relatively light weight for transportation.Luckily, there’s a type of cooler for every type of social gathering, from light, weight soft-pack coolers for a family picnic day to party-sized coolers on wheels for the nomadic party animal.

Here are the best coolers to snag right now. Any of Yeti’s hard-sided Tundras will basically out-cool any other cooler on the market, keeping food and drinks fresh for days on end for long trips.

The Haul boasts a heavy price tag but you won’t ever have to replace it; it lives up to its name by offering unmatched insulation power and tough walls that will last a lifetime.