We have the Coleman Xtreme, new last year. It’s excellent. Keeps things cool beautifully.” (Recommended by Talipesmum) We have a camping fridge. Plugs into the car lighter when we are out and about. Then at the camp, it is still cold enough to keep stuff fresh. Best camping item we got.” (Style of cool box recommended by Summerholidayorcovidagain) Our verdict Portability - Whilst many cool boxes are large and bulky, you should look for features that make it more portable, such as wheels, carry handles, telescope handles or easy grip indents. With an Australian retro style design that’s available in a wide variety of bright colours, Mumsnet users rave about Icey-Tek Cube Cool Boxes for their high durability, impressive five-year warranty and excellent insulation that’ll keep your contents colder for longer than other boxes.

Dewalt DWST1-81333 TOUGHSYSTEM™ DS404 Cooler Box, Yellow, 15l

Mumsnet parents love spending time in the great outdoors, whether that’s camping holidays or simply picnics and days out in the sunshine. Transparency is really important to us and that's why we're always upfront about where we find our recommendations. We write about products that we feel offer the best value to most parents – the ones that our users would recommend to their own friends and family. Type: Cool bag | Capacity: 15L | Cold performance: Unspecified | Material: Recycled TPU | Weight: 3.2kg | Size: 45 x 27 x 18.5cm What we like Type: Passive | Capacity: 25.5L | Cold performance: Up to 5 days | Material: Polyurethane | Weight: 1kg | Size: 40.5 x 54 x 35cm What we like

Type: Passive | Capacity: 51L | Cold performance: 5 days | Material: Plastic | Weight: 3.7kg | Size: 67 x 39 x 39 cm What we like If you’re heading on a long car journey during the height of summer, it certainly doesn’t take long for food and drink to get warm, even when stashed in the boot.

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Whether you’re off for a picnic on the beach, heading to a festival, or embarking on a family camping trip, you’re going to want a practical solution that can keep your food and drink cool, no matter how warm it gets outside.

Type: Thermoelectric | Capacity: 24L | Cold performance: 4-5 days | Material: Polyfoam | Weight: 4.6kg | Size: 38 x 24.5 x 42 cm What we like High-performing and suitable for use all year round, the Coleman Xtreme is a robust and durable cooling box that can keep its contents chilled even on the hottest of summer days. With a UV guard coating and rustproof stainless steel hinges, it’s also hard-wearing enough to stand the test of time, whether your camping trips occur during a heatwave or over a weekend of torrential rain. Type: Electric | Capacity: 8L | Cold performance: Unspecified | Material: Unspecified | Weight: 2.7kg | Size: 31 x 21 x 45cm What we like Type: 12V cool box | Capacity: 30L | Cold performance: Up to 16°C below ambient temperature when powered | Material: Plastic with polyurethane foam insulation | Weight: 5.4kg | Size: 48.5 x 36 x 50.5cm What we like

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Constructed with commercial grade PU foam insulation and a freezer-style lid gasket, ensuring ice retention up to five whole days The DEWALT TSTAK™ Cooler Box is fitted with commercial grade PU foam insulation. It has a freezer-style lid gasket and IP54 rated seal ensuring ice retention for up to 5 days. Fitted with a telescopic handle and all-terrain wheels, allowing for easy transportation. The Yeti Tundra comes with a relatively eye-watering price tag, so you’ll certainly want the opportunity to use it regularly to make it worth the investment. If you’re concerned about value for money, however, reviewers and Mumsnet parents feel it’s worth every penny, especially if you’re starting to take your camping trips more seriously.

Type: Passive | Capacity: 25L | Cold performance: Up to 6 days | Material: Pressure-injected polyurethane insulation | Weight: 8kg | Size: 46 x 42.5 x 37.5cm What we like Type: Passive | Capacity: 66L | Cold performance: Up to 5 days | Material: High density polyethylene, polyurethane | Weight: 6.1kg | Size: 71 x 39 x 44 cm What we like Type: Passive | Capacity: 56L | Cold performance: Up to 4 days | Material: Polypropylene | Weight: 5.74 kg | Size: 52 x 47 x 53 cm What we like

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With a 51L capacity that can hold the equivalent of 76 330ml cans, it’s relatively big and bulky when full. That said, it comes with two gripped handles for comfortable carrying and multiple tie-down points to secure in your car during travel. When it’s time to relax in your tent, the four cup holders integrated into the lid can even be used to create a handy makeshift table.

Off camping or heading to a festival this bank holiday weekend? Here are the best cooling boxes to keep your food fresh and drinks chilled whatever the weather may bring. Whilst cool bags are certainly the most portable, if you want to guarantee a cool drink for longer, it may be time to upgrade to the best cool box. Although relatively big and bulky, these robust and highly-insulated cooling boxes can house significant capacity and chill your contents for a number of days rather than hours. DeWalt DWST83281-1 T-STAK Mobile Cooler Box The Dewalt DWST83281-1 Cooler box is the ideal coolbox from Dewalt. The box features side latches allowing you to intergrate it with your existing T-STAK tool cases. The telescopic handle makes transportation easy but can also stores away from convenience. Type: Passive | Capacity: 50L | Cold performance: 5 days to a week | Material: Food grade UV-resistant polyethylene | Weight: 16.3kg | Size: 47.3 x 71.8 x 49.5cm What we like Whilst it may look relatively large and cumbersome, the top and side carry handles make it surprisingly portable. Weatherproof and leakproof, it can also keep dust and water out and your contents completely safe and protected from the elements, whatever the weather may bring.