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The only thing better than cracking open a celebratory beer at the apex of an all-day peak bagging expedition is if said beer has been chilling in a backpack cooler. To help you find the right balance between comfort, weight, and insulation capabilities, I checked out models from RTIC, Hydroflask, and Icemule. After extensive testing, here are my picks for the best backpack coolers.<\/p>\n

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Backpack Cooler<\/strong><\/td>\nPrice<\/strong><\/td>\nWeight<\/strong><\/td>\nClosure<\/strong><\/td>\nCapacity<\/strong><\/td>\nWaterproof Test<\/strong><\/td>\nInsulation Test<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RTIC Soft Pack\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n$160<\/td>\n3.7 pounds<\/td>\nZip closure<\/td>\n20 liters<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n48 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hydroflask Day Escape<\/strong><\/td>\n$200<\/td>\n2.6 pounds<\/td>\nZip closure<\/td>\n20 liters<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n48 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Icemule Pro Large<\/strong><\/td>\n$135<\/td>\n3.2 pounds<\/td>\nRoll top<\/td>\n23 liters<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n48 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Icemule Jaunt Small<\/strong><\/td>\n$90<\/td>\n1.5 pounds<\/td>\nRoll top<\/td>\n9 liters<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n72 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Testing the Best Backpack Coolers<\/h2>\n

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 moderate temperatures (mid to upper sixties), checking every twenty-four hours to see whether or not the ice had melted. I recorded the time at which all that was left in the backpack was a puddle of water.<\/p>\n

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I looked at the waterproofing of each backpack cooler by tipping them in all directions and leaving the backpack coolers upside down for an hour. In addition, I also looked at the comfort and adjustability of each backpack. Finally, I took additional features, such as pockets or haul handles, and price into consideration.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Certain popular models of backpack coolers, such as the YETI Hopper and Camelback Chillback, were not included in our test due to availability issues.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Best Backpack Coolers: Reviews & Recommendations<\/h2>\n

Most Comfortable: Hydroflask Day Escape<\/a><\/h3>\n
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