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What are the best soft-sided coolers under $100?

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Best soft-sided coolers under $100	Price	Last Updated
-- Polar Bear Coolers Nylon Series Soft Cooler	74.95	Nov 21, 2017
-- Igloo Marine Ultra Soft Cooler Bag	26.47	Nov 21, 2017
-- IceMule Pro Cooler	99.99	Nov 20, 2017

Polar Bear Coolers Nylon Series Soft Cooler

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Keeps everything cool for extended periods of time

When filled with ice the bag will keep your stuff cool even for 2-4 days, depending on how full it is and what is the outside temperature. This puts this cooler in the same category with coolers costing 2 or 3 times as more. See More

Top Con

Small side pocket

The bag does have a small side pocket but because of the small dimensions it's only good for things like napkins or creditcards. See More

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Comes with an included bottle opener

Each bag comes with an attached bottle opener that can become in handy if you forgot your own favorite opener. See More

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Uncomfortable shoulder strap

The shoulder pad is very small and tends to slip off the shoulder if the bag is really heavy See More

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Various colors and sizes available

The soft cooler can be bought in 6 different colors and 3 different sizes – 12 pack, 24 pack and 48 pack large so you can choose the best one that suits your needs. See More

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Can be carried in two ways

The bag has a shoulder strap and handles so you can choose what feels more comfortable for carrying. See More

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Igloo Marine Ultra Soft Cooler Bag

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Suited for boats and beaches

The outer material is anti-mildew and UV resistant so you can safely use the bag in beaches or on boats without worrying that it will deteriorate from the environment. See More

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Durability issues

If you plan to use this bag daily it’s better to consider something else because the shoulder strap and zipper are prone to breaking from extensive use. See More

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Storage for small things

In front of the bag there is a small zipped storage where you can put plastic tableware, bottle openers and other stuff in. See More

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Bulky

Because of the thick insulation the bag is bulkier and heavier than other cooler bags with the same dimensions. See More

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Great insulation

Thanks to the 1.1 inch thick foam the bag can keep items cold for more than 24 hours, very impressive considering the price. See More

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Various sizes and shapes available

The bag comes in 24 can or 36 can size and can be square or console shaped so you can choose the one that best suits your needs. See More

IceMule Pro Cooler

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Easy to carry

The bag is equipped with comfortable backpack-style straps and a padded cushion. When the straps are set the way you feel comfortable you can carry this bag with ease even for extended periods of time. See More

Top Con

No pockets for small essentials

There are no additional pockets where you can store small things like a bottle opener, credit cards or plastic forks. See More

Top Pro

Lot of space for its size

Despite being relatively compact and easy to carry around you can fill it up with 18 cans of beer and ice to cool the bag down. See More

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Awkward to carry on the back if almost empty

The bag can start to slide on one side if its almost empty and the products inside are not evenly distributed. See More

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Easy to store

When not in use the bag can be rolled up to a very compact size thanks to the air valve from where you can squeeze extra air out. See More

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Isn’t suited for long trips

Expect the ice to hold in the bag for 6-12 hours depending on how full it is and how hot it Is outside. While this should be enough for picnics, beaches and hiking it falls short for longer trips if you don’t have fresh ice available. See More

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Additional storage for clothes and other stuff

The bag is equipped with handy rip cord pocket where you can store a jacket or stuff that doesn’t need to be chilled without the need of carrying and extra bag. See More

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Doesn’t make your back wet

The cushion of the bag is ventilated so you will not have a sweaty back on hot summer days. See More

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