Boating - June 2016 USA

AO Coolers

24-Pack Canvas

THE CHILL: At 17 by 10 by 12

inches, the 24-Pack Canvas

Cooler is AO’s most popular

model. It can carry 24 cans

plus 14 pounds of ice, and

it’s guaranteed to hold ice

for 24 hours in 120-degree

temperatures. It has a leak-

proof liner and a side pocket

for dry items. It can also

be used to keep contents

warm. A removable shoulder

strap has clip-down ends.

THE MELTDOWN: The

shoulder-strap attachment

points could be farther

apart to better balance the

load while carrying.

PRICE: $59.99; aocoolers

.com

Igloo

Marine Ultra 24 Can

THE CHILL: The Marine Ultra

24 Can has a 21.1-quart

(20-liter) capacity and

room for 24 cans. The outer

material is anti-mildew

and UV-protective, and the

cooler is rated to maintain

ice for up to two days. It has

a zippered side pocket and a

mesh expandable pocket

on the outside to hold dry

items, such as sunglasses

or car keys. It also has an

adjustable shoulder strap

and a comfort wrap handle.

THE MELTDOWN: The square

shape uses more space in

a locker than a compact size.

PRICE: $41.99; igloo-store

.com

L.L.Bean

Softpack Picnic

THE CHILL: The zipper on

the main lid has been rede-

signed on this new model to

make it easier to open. The

food-grade non-PVC liner

is easy to clean and won’t

leak. The outside material

is 600-denier polyester rip-

stop fabric. It has a comfort

grip handle and shoulder

strap. Expandable pockets

wrap around the sides and

would be good for holding

condiments, napkins and

other items.

THE MELTDOWN: The

cooler’s 20-quart capacity

is the smallest of the trio

featured here.

PRICE: $59.99; llbean.com

Cooler Bags

Today’s soft-sided coolers are more than oversize lunchboxes. They have better

insulation so contents stay cold longer, and they’re easy to carry with shoulder

straps and padded handles. We picked three cooler bags in the 24-can size and

took a closer look. — Eric Colby

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