How we research products

Use cases and thresholds

Family camping

Family camping trip (4-6 people)

• capacity >= 4
• floor area >= 100
• max height >= 60
• waterproof = yes
• rainfly included = yes

Extended camping trip

Extended camping trip (3+ days)

• capacity qt >= 50
• ice retention days >= 3

Event shade

Quick shade for outdoor events or market booths

• floor area >= 100
• uv protection = yes

Large group tailgate

Tailgating or large group event

• wheeled = yes
• can capacity >= 80

Backpacking

Lightweight backpacking for solo or duo trips

• weight <= 10
• capacity <= 2
• free standing = yes

Lightweight picnic

Picnic or short outing where portability is key

• weight lb <= 10
• capacity qt <= 30

Weather resistance

Reliable shelter in rainy or windy conditions

• waterproof = yes
• free standing = yes
• rainfly included = yes

Extra seating

Using cooler as extra seating at events

• lid weight capacity lb >= 200

Rough terrain transport

Transporting cooler over rough terrain like sand or gravel

• wheeled = yes
• handle type in tow, swing-up