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On a hot day in the middle of summer, there's nothing more rewarding than gulping down an ice cold beverage.
If you enjoy spending a lot of time outdoors, whether it's at the beach, the cottage or someone's backyard with a pool, you'll want to bring a cooler with you so your favourite drinks don't get lukewarm and gross.
Not sure what kind of cooler to buy this year? We found a bunch you can order online that can suit any lifestyle and budget.
Sunnylife Sounds Cooler Box With Built-In Speakers
Indigo
Price: $149 ($209.50)
Details: We stan versatility! Not only can this super cute cooler keep up to 16 cans cold for hours, but it can also blast your favourite tunes when you're chilling at the beach or in someone's backyard. It has Bluetooth wireless technology and connects to FM radio, AUX and USB for charging.
$149 On INDIGO
YETI Roadie 24 Hard Cooler
YETI
Price: $279.99
Details: YETI is a reputable brand when it comes to drinkware and coolers. Their hard coolers can keep drinks from getting warm and food from melting while sitting under the blistering sun — but they cost a pretty penny. While some models go for a thousand bucks, the Roadie 24 is the cheapest one you can buy.
$279.99 On YETI
Plano Frost Cooler
Amazon Canada
Price: $136.52
Details: If you're looking for a YETI dupe, Plano's a good one. The brand claims it can store ice for up to five days without melting. They've even designed a stainless steel bottle opener in the lid so you can quickly crack open a cold one when you're camping or tailgating.
$136.52 On AMAZON
Intex Mega Chill Floating Cooler
Amazon Canada
Price: $50.13
Details: This product's really neat because now you and your bevvies can both chill while floating down the lazy river. It's a 35-inch inflatable cooler that can hold up to 30 cans plus ice. Definitely worth packing the next time you crash your friend's cottage.
$50.13 On AMAZON
Herschel Insulated Coolers
Herschel Supply Co.
Price: $39.99 and up
Details: Who wants to lug around a heavy cooler on a beach trip anyways? Herschel has a line of lightweight insulated cooler bags that come in a ton of fun colours. You can get a 12 pack cooler for $99.99, a 30 pack cooler for $119.99 or a lunch box for $39.99.
Find It On HERSCHEL SUPPLY CO.
Igloo BMX 25 Quart Cooler with Cool Riser Technology
Amazon Canada
Price: $98.80
Details: When it comes to Amazon products, the Igloo cooler is a bestseller with over 3,000 rave reviews. A lot of shoppers opt for this brand because it's a lot cheaper than YETI or Plano. It can keep one bag of ice and 24 cans cold for over three days, so it's the perfect thing to pack for a long weekend.