Picnic Coolers

If you take your family out for picnics often, or you are otherwise put at the helm of putting together successful picnics, then you would know that the importance of picnic coolers is understated. Picnic coolers help keep food at ideal temperatures for long periods of time and can help to keep food from spoiling. Picnic coolers are generally available in massive variety and range from small tote soft-sided coolers to 4-wheeled cooling powerhouses to cooler backpacks!

Soft-sided tote picnic coolers are basically long-handled tote bags with a reinforced based that are usually known to its powerful thermal-insulation capabilities. The heat-resistant, waterproof layers mean that your food, wines and cheeses are not bound to spoil easily. Some coolers come furnished with additional compartments for alcoholic beverages. A known gripe with this type of cooler is its lack of space, for which is compensated by its extreme portability. This branch of featherweight coolers can be brought practically anywhere thanks to its size and lightweight construction. These tote-style sling-over-your-shoulder coolers are available in a variety of designs and can-capacity ranging from 12 to 30 cans.

Another common type of cooler is the backpack cooler. These are less voluminous then their soft-sided counterparts but are easier on your body load-wise. Most of these can accommodate enough picnic supplies for 2 but there are larger variations that can store up to 4. There are even specialized wine coolers that can store glasses, napkins and a bottle opener in addition to your bottle of wine.

One of the larger members of the picnic cooler family is the wheeled cooler. These 4-wheeled carriers can store enough supplies for a large group of people, making them perfect for corporate events or large family gatherings. These containers can hold up to 40 cans of good and 15 bottles of drinks due to the superior cold retention owing to its extra lid insulation, holding ice up to five or six days at temperatures up to 90° F. Two way handles and wheels help with its portability. This kind of cooler is also the most hardy because of its sturdy construction.