![]() ![]() This small soft cooler with a hard interior - yes, you read that right it's a combo that's lightweight but still holds its shape - had extremely good temperature control. It's also a little more expensive than the regular Igloo Trailmate Journey 70-Quart Cooler. Instead of the drain plug being positioned on the very bottom of the cooler, it's located just above it, so fully emptying the cooler was a challenge. The one downside is the location of the cooler's drain plug, which makes it tricky to empty and clean. In addition to all of these handy features, it opens easily (and to the right, versus up and to the back like most coolers) and seals without any pesky latches. The lid comes equipped with four built-in drink cups, and it even has detachable umbrella holders. It also includes a ridged tray - with two built-in drink holders - that stores inside the lid and is designed to be placed directly on top of the cooler's sturdy handle after it's been extended outward. This hard cooler is packed with useful features, such as a telescoping handle and a removable container for storing dry goods. The company states that the cooler is made with postconsumer recycled materials - specifically, 98% of the lid and body plastic and 48% of the liner - one of the first coolers to use recycled materials. It has a sturdy base and remains steady when parked. It was easy to move around when full and is designed to handle all kinds of terrain with its oversize wheels. It steadily maintained the temperature of soda cans for 36 hours - and even kept most of the ice intact. The Igloo ECOCOOL Trailmate scored highest overall in our most recent cooler testing. In our most recent side-by-side cooler test, we assessed the coolers' ice and temperature retention, how well they resisted odors and how easy they were to use and clean. Our experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances & Innovation Lab have tested more than 85 coolers in the past decade. For example, there are coolers with wheels for transporting lots of snacks and beverages to the beach, backpack-style versions for going on outdoor hikes and small soft versions with a strap attached for day trips in the car. They come in an assortment of styles, including hard coolers and soft coolers, with both small and large capacities, and can be narrowed down even further into more specific categories. Some coolers hold ice or ice packs to cool food and beverages down, some provide insulation to help retain the temperature of chilled items - and some do both. The best coolers will keep your food and drinks cold for hours, whether you're entertaining friends in the backyard, spending a day by the water in your beach chair or enjoying the great outdoors with your favorite camping gear in tow. FYI: We included more details about our picks and added the IceMule Pro after recent backpack cooler tests. ![]()
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