Cooler bags are ideal for an on-the-go lifestyle. They are convenient for lunches, BBQ’s, picnics -anywhere you would need a quick and easy refreshment case! Bag coolers are generally smaller than most other coolers, which makes them more convenient, and multifaceted. Because of this versatility, they are very durable, and come with an assortment of features in order to be used for whatever they might be needed for.
Small cooler bags tend to be used as lunch bags more than anything else (which is not to say they can’t be easily used for anything other purpose), but are still easy to clean, and tough on mould and mildew, just like the larger ones, so you are not losing any quality with a size difference. Most of these coolers will also come with extra storage pockets for any additional items needed to be
Coleman 16-Can Soft Cooler Bag With Hard Liner
This Coleman cooler bag comes with a removable hard plastic liner, allowing for multiple ways for the bag to be packed. The FDA approved liner is a soft PEVA (polyethylene vinyl acetate) to keep your food in one piece, and is removable for an easy clean, while allowing for antimicrobial protection for mould, mildew, and odour resistance There’s an adjustable padded shoulder strap in lieu of a top handle, to allow for hands free carrying in comfort. This bag cooler also includes heat welded seams for the prevention of flexible liner leaks. Though advertised as 16 cans, what isn’t mentioned is that these 16 cans are what fit without the inclusion of ice, or an ice pack. With these inside the cooler, approximately 8-12 cans can fit inside.Coleman 16-Can Soft Cooler Review
Just like most bag coolers, the Coleman is suited for picnics, BBQ’s, camping, tailgating, fishing trips, or, as it’s a good sized 12”x12”x8”, it can also be used as a simple, durable, lunch bag. It includes bungees in the domed lid, should you want to store extra (or taller) items without squishing in the rest of the contents! As a soft cooler, there is also a great ease with storage, as it can easily be collapsed to fit in any cupboard, or placed behind other items if you need it packed away for the winter months (for those who don’t camp in the snow). The Coleman cooler bag can keep your food and drinks cold for up to 7 hours, with either ice, or an ice substitute, which is what you would want for a single day excursion. For longer trips, refill the cooler with your ice for an extra 7 hours.
Things We Like
Adjustable padded shoulder strap
Well Insulated, with a dome lid
FDA approved for food contact
Seams are heat welded
Things We Want
The 16 cans to fit inside of the cooler with ice
Slightly bigger bag, so we can share its contents with a couple people
Polar Bear 12 Pack Soft Cooler
First off, it should be mentioned that the “12 Pack” of this cooler bag does not refer to a 12-pack of your beverage of choice . The Polar Bear bag cooler can comfortably fit about 16 cans -including ice. This one has a more rugged design, with a durability to match. Inside, it will keep your cold food and drinks cold for up to 24 hours, and is also leak proof. Cost wise, it is a bit steep at over double the price of the Coleman, but should you want to take this to the great outdoors, and give it a good run for its money, it’s well worth the price. At 14”x12”x7”, this soft cooler is comparable in size to the Coleman, as it is in performance.
The exterior of the Polar Bear is made of Cordura nylon, and a high density open cell foam, to keep its contents at the best temperatures they can be, for extended periods of time. If you’re so inclined, Polar Bear also offers the option to monogram your cooler as long as you buy it from their website, should you want to ensure nobody has onePolar Bear 12 Pack Soft Cooler Review
Things We Like
Keeps food and drinks cold for a minimum of 24 hours
Sleek and durable design allows for versatility
The leak and sweat proof material, which is perfect for rugged adventures
Front pocket for added storage
Things We Want
A removable liner, or secondary compartment for extra room
Thinner exterior, as it’s currently very rigid, and tough to bend
Padding on the shoulder strap
In Short…
Both of these small cooler bags will do exactly what you want, and possibly more! They each perform exactly the way you would want a cooler bag to, and are equally durable and leak proof. Though the Polar Bear has more of a sleek look, you want to make sure that if you’re spending the extra money, you’re doing it for the added temperature retainment, and not the aesthetics. If you’re looking for something that will be lightweight and comfortable to carry, than the Coleman is more than sufficient.
Both bag coolers will withstand the elements, and will ensure that all of your contents will remain cool. If comfort is important, and you don’t need your food and drinks cooler for longer than a work day, then the Coleman is exactly the product you need. For an extended period of coolness, and less of a comfort factor for travelling, then the Polar Bear is the cooler bag that you’ll want to purchase. When it comes down to the nitty gritty, both of these coolers are almost identical in material and performance, so the specific details you need in a cooler are what’s going to be the tie breaker!
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