This cooler is by far the best soft-sided cooler you can buy! Worth every penny. We bought it to take in the boat with us on trips to the river. In South Georgia July heat (100+ degrees) sitting in the sunshine for most of the day, this cooler performed like a champ. After an hour ride to the river, nine hours in the sunshine, and an hour ride back home, there was still some ice (partially melted, yes, but still frozen) in this cooler. For best results you have to fold the ends over and snap them down in place, which reduces your overall capacity a little, but is well worth it in performance.
In the 12-pack version, we were able to pack 4 cans of soda, 4 - 8 oz. bottles of water, 2 - 8 oz. Gatorade, a picnic bottle of mayonaise, a pack of ham and sliced cheese in a zipper bag, and a tomato for slicing along with two small single-serving snack bags of cookies. We filled the remaining space with ice. To our amazement, this cooler was less than half the weight (filled) than the picnic cooler we had been taking along. It took up less room in the boat and performed comparably to our Coleman 5-day cooler.
We experience no leaking of the melting ice from inside the cooler out and even though we got some water in the boat and on the cooler, the exterior remained virtually water-proof!
This cooler's insulation is at least five to ten times that of the soft-sided lunch coolers you will find in most stores. Zippers, snaps, handles, and straps all seem well made and durable.
One reviewer said the strap was not long enough. However, I am 5' 8" and when I adjusted the strap to its full length (it has a slide so you can adjust the length), it hung from my shoulder to just past my waist. The shell material is thick and durable, comparable to the material you would find in an expensive piece of luggage.
The only downside with this cooler is that once you pack enough cold supplies for a day, you have no room left for bread. (We carried ours along in a separate bag.) However, it is worth the weight savings and space savings for that little inconvenience. I am impressed with this cooler and feel I made a good investment in a product that performs as described and will last us for years. We've taken it to the river three times, now, and on a five-hour car trip to the mountains and so far cold food has stayed cold for over a day without adding more ice, we've had no leaks except for the one time I didn't strap the sides back down after zipping it up (my fault), and the carry strap has made transport a snap! I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a reliable, durable picnic cooler!
| Brand | Polar Bear Coolers |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Material | Nylon |
| Package Information | Bag |
| Capacity | 5.3 Liters |
| Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
| Special Feature | Leak Proof |
| Included Components | shoulder strap |
| Model Name | Polar Bear Coolers 12 Pack Original Nylon Soft Cooler Bag Insulated Leak Proof Beach Cooler Bag, Small Coolers for Travel | Heavy Duty Bag Cooler, Portable Cooler Bag | Sweat Proof Polar Bear Cooler |
| Insulation Material | nylon,tpu |
| Chamber Width | 7 Inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 18.1 x 12.1 x 6.4 inches |
| Package Weight | 1.07 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | Polar Bear Coolers |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty Description | One year against manufacturer defects |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Polar Bear Coolers |
| Part Number | 72550 |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| Style | 12 Pack Black |
| Size | 12 Pack |
| Sport Type | Boating, Camping & Hiking, Outdoor Lifestyle |
| Skill Level | All |
