All Types of Road Trip Coolers For Your Next Adventure
When looking for road trip coolers, there is no “one size fits all” approach. The cooler you need for your road trip depends on many factors like where you’ll go, what type of vehicle you’ll drive, etc.
Be sure you have a road trip supplies checklist of items to pack. It’s important to spend time preparing for all aspects of the drive.
Check out our list of family road trip accessories to make sure you’ve got everything covered for your next adventure!
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Food, snacks and drinks are probably at the top of your list of family road trip items to pack. We’ve put together a list of food and snacks that are great for any road trip because they’re also healthy options!
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We use a variety of coolers when we travel in our Jeep. The electric coolers are amazing to keep things cold in the car AND they act like a mini fridge in our hotel!
The soft-sided coolers we stock with drinks and snacks to keep near us so we can access them while driving.
Backpack coolers are awesome for those times we want to enjoy a meal as we hike.
Here’s a list of all types of coolers – and refillable ice packs – to consider for your next road trip!
Road Trip Coolers
Electric Coolers for Road Trips
This 12v cooler is equipped with 110/240V AC and 12/24V DC adapters, which can be used at the hotel or in the car. The cooler has three (low, medium, and high) battery protection functions at different levels. This design can prevent the car power supply from being overloaded or short-circuited, so you don’t have to worry about running out of car power when using the 12 volt fridge.
Use as a fridge or freezer to keep stuff cool at varying temperatures. With 12/24V DC and 100V to 240V AC adapter, you can cool stuff with this fridge at the hotel or in your car. You even can use it outdoors with a portable power bank.
Hard Sided Road Trip Coolers
- Xtreme Technology; Insulated lid and extra wall insulation keep ice up to 5 days in temperatures as high as 90°F
- High capacity: Holds up to 84 cans
- Heavy-duty wheels: Effortless rolling over any terrain
- Have-a-seat lid: Closed lid supports up to 250 pounds
- Cup holders: Molded into the lid to keep drinks close and prevent spilling
- Telescoping handle: For easy pulling and compact storage
- Medium-size cooler ideal for picnics and barbecues
- 16-quart capacity holds up to 22 cans or a full meal
- Large bail handle for convenient one-handed carrying
- EZ-Clean top offers a smooth surface that easily wipes clean
- Made in the USA
- Insulated case for longer ice retention
- Have-A-Seat lid
Soft Sided Coolers for Road Trips
Maelstrom Ice Hollow Soft Sided Cooler Bags have double-stitched carry options. All pick-up points, the shoulder straps and carry handles are reinforced. This cooler bag can handle more weight than you’d prefer to carry. Capacity: 18x12x13.8 inches, 13 Gallons of ice and drinks.
The main compartment uses high-density insulating materials and waterproof materials to work together to ensure that the food or drinks stay cool for up to 12 hours! The two insulated sections allow to pack liquids separated from dry food.
Backpack Coolers for Road Trips
- Large cooler is designed to hold 54 cans and 4 pounds of ice
- Keeps Drinks Cool For Up to 24 Hours
- Leakproof and Waterproof Design
Insulation material and leak-proof liner inside of the cooler backpacks work together to make sure anti-leaking and keep food hot/ cold for 16 hours.
Lunch Box Size Coolers
The lunch bag's inner layer is made from a water-proof aluminum liner and padded with 4mm EPE foam to help keep food stay cold/warm/fresh for hours.
Organize your road trip food with this cooler: store meal prep bento containers or sandwiches in the bottom layer, the top layer is more suitable for storing fruits or drinks.
Reusable Ice Packs for Road Trips
Filling these thin reusable cooler packs is easy freezy! Simply, add water once using the included funnel, shake, screw cap on, & freeze until ready to use.
These reusable ice packs are designed to last long so you can head out knowing that what you pack will stay cool and fresh until you are ready to eat. For maximum cooling power, freeze the ice packs the night before use.
