Interior coolers can become disorganized quickly when filled with melting ice, spilled drinks and sticky drips from rack of ribs. Look for models that provide easy-to-clean surfaces and limited hard-to-scrub areas for better cleaning efficiency.

Roto-molded, this Yeti competitor features an ultra-thin Fridgite insulation core which keeps ice frozen for up to seven days and comes equipped with locking capabilities (locks sold separately). Furthermore, certified bear resistance makes this Yeti contender bear-proof!

1. Yeti Roadie

The Roadie wheeled cooler is an excellent companion on camping, hunting, fishing, or other outdoor trips where traversing rougher surfaces is a necessity. Its sturdy rotomolded body is constructed of sturdy yet durable material; while its tires feature solid rubber material resistant to punctures. Bear-approved and equipped with satisfying snapping buckle system dual opening lid dual opening lid with embedded drain plug and internal divider; all this combined make this an excellent outdoor companion!

Yeti’s hard-sided cooler weighs 26 pounds before food, beverages and ice are added; but its heavy-duty wheels and large thick handle make it easy to maneuver over bumps and around corners.

An adjustable wide and hefty strap with Heftyhauler handles on both sides makes the Roadie easy to transport over long distances and into your truck bed or back seat. A Tie-Down Kit, including ratchet straps and mounting hardware is also included for your kayak or boat attachment needs.

2. Pelican 20QT Elite

If you’re searching for an exceptionally sturdy cooler with superior ice retention, look no further than the Pelican 20QT Elite. This rugged yet reliable cooler has enough capacity to store 15 cans and one bottle of wine and features anti-skid feet as well as an integrated bottle opener built into its lid as well as four cupholders in its lid – the Pelican is your answer!

This hard cooler has been rigorously impact and penetration tested by captive grizzlies to ensure its bear-resistant status, boasting features like freezer-grade seal, press and pull latches and durable handles – perfect for camping trips, beach or river days, sports games and tailgating events! For yourself: fill it up with your favorite beverages and hit the road on an epic journey; this cooler will keep your food and beverages cold for days on end!

3. Oyster Tempo Cooler

The Oyster Tempo Cooler is an innovative new cooler designed to bring unprecedented levels of performance and usability to the market. While traditional plastic coolers (such as YETI and RovR) rely on thick walls with rotomolded polyurethane rotomolding technology in order to keep contents cold, the Oyster Tempo cooler features double walls vacuum-sealed like thermoses for cooling purposes.

This innovative design not only keeps contents cool, but eliminates the need for ice altogether. Our testing revealed that Oyster Tempo held temperatures significantly lower than our Yeti Roadie (with its ice fill), even keeping its contents cold for three full days!

The Oyster Tempo is relatively more costly than other hard-sided coolers; however, for camping trips and other outdoor excursions where insulation is more essential than capacity it makes an excellent choice. Plus its aluminum construction is an elegant change from typical plastic coolers that adds an element of sleek style.

4. BruMate Rolling Cooler

The BruMate cooler is unlike any cooler you’ve ever encountered, designed to enhance your outdoor experiences from camping and beach days, RV trips, sporting events and house parties. Featuring our patented removable 2.8-gallon drink tank with built-in tap and puncture-resistant all-terrain wheels designed to glide over any surface (even sand!), foam seat top and built-in bottle opener – plus its impressive 7+ day ice retention capability – The BruMate makes your adventure truly awesome.

The BruMate cooler is our most expensive model, but I think it’s well worth its cost if you plan to use it often. This large model can hold multiple bottles of wine, six cans, snacks, water bottles for kids and more; additionally it includes a dry storage basket and has an innovative rigid lid design which eliminates zippers as the source of sticky outdoor materials such as sand.