The Hydro Flask day escape is a soft cool bag that's altogether much easier to tote about than a boxy cool bag with short straps. The best cool bagsįrom the brand that brought you some of the best hiking water bottles comes this cool bag tote that's perfect for day trips. Finally, there's an integrated stainless steel bottle opener, or if you opt for the 2.5-gallon version, you can go the whole hog and fill the entire thing with drink, thanks to the built-in tap. Sticky rubber feet keep it in place, which is helpful if you want to use it as a seat or even a stepping stool, and a drain plug at the bottom makes it super simple to get rid of old water.įor toting it about, you've got a rotating stainless steel handle with an EVA sleeve for added comfort. A clever, one-handed latch means you can keep hold of your drink while cracking it open for snacks, and the back hinge is also designed to allow the lid to open right up so you can easily access the entire insides. This cool box packs plenty of practical design details.
It's available in a range of equally funky colourways, and the roto-moulded plastic construction is strong enough to go head-to-head with an alligator, should that be a concern where you're headed (it's actually certified by the Gator Proof Alliance). If you're looking for an ultra-tough YETI alternative, check out the BOTE KULA.
