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

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Polar Bear Coolers Nylon Series Soft Cooler
Nov 21, 2017
Igloo Marine Ultra Soft Cooler Bag
Nov 21, 2017
IceMule Pro Cooler
Nov 20, 2017
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Polar Bear Coolers Nylon Series Soft Cooler

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Keeps everything cool for extended periods of time

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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.
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Comes with an included bottle opener

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Each bag comes with an attached bottle opener that can become in handy if you forgot your own favorite opener.
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Various colors and sizes available

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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.
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Can be carried in two ways

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The bag has a shoulder strap and handles so you can choose what feels more comfortable for carrying.
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Small side pocket

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

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The shoulder pad is very small and tends to slip off the shoulder if the bag is really heavy
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Igloo Marine Ultra Soft Cooler Bag

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Suited for boats and beaches

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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.
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Storage for small things

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

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Thanks to the 1.1 inch thick foam the bag can keep items cold for more than 24 hours, very impressive considering the price.
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Various sizes and shapes available

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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.
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Durability issues

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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.
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Bulky

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Because of the thick insulation the bag is bulkier and heavier than other cooler bags with the same dimensions.
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IceMule Pro Cooler

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Easy to carry

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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.
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Lot of space for its size

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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.
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Easy to store

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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.
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Additional storage for clothes and other stuff

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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.
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Doesn’t make your back wet

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The cushion of the bag is ventilated so you will not have a sweaty back on hot summer days.
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No pockets for small essentials

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There are no additional pockets where you can store small things like a bottle opener, credit cards or plastic forks.
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Awkward to carry on the back if almost empty

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The bag can start to slide on one side if its almost empty and the products inside are not evenly distributed.
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Isn’t suited for long trips

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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.
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