Best Car Cooler Bags

The ICECO JP30 portable car refrigerator doesn’t look like a conventional fridge that you would normally take with you on picnics, however, it is capable of much more than a standard model.

First off, it has excellent insulation that enables it to retain the cold inside the storage chamber for up to 10 hours even in extreme heat. Acting as a freezer and as a refrigerator at the same time, the temperature range of the appliance varies from 0° F to 50° F and can be adjusted using the frontal temperature control panel. To make it a tad bit more convenient, it is equipped with a simple LCD screen that shows the target temperature, as well as the selected power mode.

Despite its portable nature, the appliance can fit quite a lot inside the main refrigerator box, which is quite nice. To be more specific, the main compartment can hold up to 36 12-oz cans - enough to suffice for a few days worth of food.

When it comes to the size of the fridge, the model measures 23 x 13.8 x 15 inches and has a weight of 33 pounds, so you are getting quite a compact appliance. To add more, it features a set of ergonomic handles on top of it which make it easier to carry when it's full.

Moving away from the compactness of the small cooler boxes, let’s take a look at something that is not big enough to be a truck automotive refrigerator but that still is capacious enough to be a medium-sized model - the Alpicool T36.

The dimensions of 28.5 x 14.2 x 14.5 won’t win the T36 any compactness awards, however, it is still a medium-size model, so it should fit inside any larger vehicle or in the trunk of a simple town car with ease. To make up for the larger size of the housing, the appliance features a foldable handle to carry it around, as well as a set of transport wheels that make the whole assembly look like a travel case rather than a small refrigerator. Other handy features include an internal LED light that works when the cooler is powered and a set of on-board touch controls that let you set the temperature of the internal compartments. The temperature can be set in the range of 68°F all the way down to -4°F, so there are no big surprises here.

Capacity-wise, the cooler box can fit up to 38 quarts of food or as an alternative - up to 40 12-oz beverage cans, which is not bad for a 30-pound appliance. There are also 52 and 63-quart models optionally available from the manufacturer, so if the 38-quart option doesn't cut it, you can get a larger fridge instead.

With so many big car refrigerator models available on the market today, there’re not a lot of good options for small cars. While looking at small coolers, we just couldn’t skip this AstroAI 16-quart car refrigerator, which, in our opinion, will be an excellent pick for smaller cars and vehicles that don’t have a lot of space in the trunk or in between passenger seats.

Right off the bat, let’s take a closer look at the capacity of the mini-fridge. With dimensions of 13.8 x 9.6 x 7.1 inches, the cooler isn't too big. That said, it offers just enough space to store up to 33 oz of food or 20 12-oz cans, which makes it ideal for camping purposes. Plus, when empty, it weighs just 20 pounds so it will be easy to transport it outdoors.

Speaking of numbers, the temperature range of this tiny (by car cooler standards) fridge goes from -4°F all the way to 68°F, which means it can be used as both a freezer and a cooler.

Does it consume a lot of power, though? No, not at all. When used on the max power with the compressor running, the unit pulls around 40-48 watts, and once it's cooled, it consumes just 1-5 watts, which lets it save tons of energy. Plus, you get the ECO power mode that will keep those numbers even lower.

What's also convenient is that in addition to the 12/24-volt DC cable, this fridge can use a 110/240-volt connection. This means you can pre-cool the contents at home and use your car lighter connector to maintain the temperature within the storage compartment while the cooler is in the car.

Need a practical and user-friendly cooler bag for your car? Why not try the Arctic Zone Titan Deep Freeze? It keeps the contents perfectly cool for as long as 2 days and gives you quick access to all your food and drinks.

If you’re planning a long car trip, this portable cooler is easily one of the best choices you can make. The Deep Freeze quality insulation comes with a radiant heat barrier, which reflects heat instead of absorbing it. The ColdBlock base reinforces the effect, helping keep everything as cold as possible. If you’re aiming at the full 2 days of use, some melting may occur by the end of the line, but in general, this bag successfully preserves the cold.

And that’s not all; the front pocket is also insulated and zips down for your convenience. Put some extra snacks right into it, and you’re good to go.

Unlike the side/front/top pockets, the main compartment of this cooler is zipperless. You can access your food and drinks in a flash thanks to the patented flip-open lid. Very convenient in a travel setting, and you’ll love how simple and user-focused this cooler bag is.

If you're looking for an affordable and portable alternative to a car fridge, consider collapsible cooler bags. They are lightweight, durable, and can fit quite a lot of food and drinks, making them suitable for a variety of purposes. A case in point is the CleverMade 7060-HO11-00061PK.

Measuring 18.25"L × 12.25"W × 11.5"H when opened, this cooler bag has enough room to accommodate up to 50 cans of beverages (~30 litres). This is plenty enough to feed a big crowd at the beach party or survive a few days in the wild. At the same time, the weight of the bag is rather modest. The bag weighs only 2 pounds when empty, so it will not add too much weight to the load. Moreover, it has a collapsible design. Thanks to that, you can easily fold it down to a size less than 3 inches, making it possible to store it pretty much anywhere as well as take it with you on all kinds of trips.

Aside from impressive capacity, the CleverMade 7060-HO11-00061PK boasts a solid design. Made with a durable steel wire frame and patented SnapHinge on each side of the cooler, it is a thing that can take some beating. This way, even if you go camping every other weekend, there's little chance that the bag may get damaged and fall apart.

The insulation of the bag is also fantastic. It's comprised of three layers of leakproof material, which allows it to create a perfect seal. On average, it can preserve food cool and drinks chilled for up to 7 hours at 80 °F ambient temperature, which is a pretty decent performance for a cooler bag of this size.