The RovR also has cup holders as well as cutting boards that double as tables giving you more prep space.

Good ice retention – You’ll usually go to the beach on hot day and the cooler will be in direct sunlight. It's also very expensive, but if you're ready to take the plunge into the iceless world of powered coolers, the Dometic is consistently the best-performing model we've tested. Its lid opens up beyond a 90-degree angle, so you won't need to worry about it closing on your hands while loading it up with goodies. She also recommends investing in some simple black insulated grocery bags, which can be used on their own or to wrap food before placing it within a larger cooler.The team at RovR set out to make the most featured packed cooler on the market and they have really done a great job. The large wheels and metal legs also means the cooler is raised up out of the sand so your food and drinks are less likely to get sandy. They're big enough to bring everything you need without being so big that they require two people to lift them out of the car. Boasting a lightweight frame but keeping a 50-quart capacity, the RTIC Ultralight has found the perfect balance between size and weight. Without a buddy to help you lug the fully-loaded Engel HD30 to the beach, it can feel quite heavy while using its shoulder strap.

Though we didn't have ten years to spend testing each model, we spent months subjecting them to prolonged use and a fair amount of abuse to see how they stood up to the pressure. It has two durable wheels and a retractable handle that makes it function much like a nice piece of luggage. LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy, owner of the restaurant and wine bar Four Horsemen in Williamsburg, is also a Yeti fan.When unboxing, slide the wheels and spacers outward and the feet will line up with the bottom of the cooler.