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Portable soft-sided cooler bag

A versatile and lightweight cooler bag perfect for picnics, beach trips, or carrying groceries that need to stay cool.

A portable soft-sided cooler bag is a light way to carry picnic food, beach drinks or groceries that need to stay cool on the drive home. It suits busy parents, friends and anyone who wants a cooler that folds away when not in use.

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Why portable soft-sided cooler bag make a good gift

  • It is light and flexible, so it is easy to carry and squeeze into a crowded car.
  • Many styles fold flat and take up little room in a closet or trunk.
  • It is useful all year for picnics, beach trips, road trips and weekly grocery runs.

What to look for

  • Look for a liner that resists leaks and wipes clean after spills or melted ice.
  • Check that the strap and handles are padded and have strong stitching where they attach.
  • Compare how much it holds, in litres or cans, with how the recipient plans to use it.

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  • Collapsible cooler bag
  • Insulated grocery tote
  • Picnic cooler tote

Questions people ask

How long does a soft cooler bag keep things cold?
With ice packs, most keep things cool for anywhere from several hours to about a day. Thicker insulation and a tight zipper help the cold last longer.
Can loose ice go straight into a soft cooler bag?
Bags with a liner that resists leaks can hold loose ice, but ice packs keep things drier. Check the product details before filling one with ice.

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