Every sub-$100 backpack cooler we tested had a fatal flaw — except IceMule’s Classic Mini 9L. It’s what I’ll grab whenever I’m bringing just a few drinks to the beach or pool.

TOURIT 30 Cans Cooler Backpack TOURIT 30 Cans Cooler Backpack. (Photo: Amazon) If you’re going on a day trip to the beach or hiking for miles, this bag will outlast the weather.

After use, make sure your backpack cooler is fully drained and left to completely dry before storing. You can use a damp cloth and soap to clean the fabric on the inside and out if needed.

How I Tested the Best Backpack Coolers Perhaps the most important test for a backpack cooler is its insulation. To assess this, I added a 5-pound bag of ice to each cooler and then left them in ...

Ninja's new FrostVault Go backpack cooler eliminates soggy food with a separate storage area that's easy to access when on the go this summer. Here's where to grab this ever-versatile cooler.

Best bang for your buck: Coleman’s Soft Backpack Cooler Our take: Stylish soft backpack cooler that’s durable and reliable. What we like: Quick access to compartments and pockets.

Qunler 35-Can Cooler Backpack, $17 (was $30) at Walmart Courtesy of Walmart. Get it. This cooler backpack has a 20-liter capacity and measures 11.5 inches long, 7.5 inches wide, and 16.5 inches tall.

Ninja’s FrostVault Go Backpack Soft Cooler features the same cooling tech, dry-zone drawer, and temperature retention as its hard-shell predecessor, with the added convenience of a wearable design.