Daily lunch box cooler

[Yellowriver]

What’s everybody use for daily lunchbox. I carry a lunch box 5 to 6 days a week. Have had many over the years. Like the soft sides but zippers only last so long with dust and dirt. Have had Duluth trading and Huski soft side. Handles break on the cheap plastic coolers and don’t keep cold. Thanks all.

 

[SteepandDeep]

After 14 years of packing lunches in my company vehicle I have yet to find anything great. The igloo playmate elite is the only one that keeps my ice packs frozen enough while in the cab during the summers.
Problem is they only last a year due to the locking tab breaking

 

[Alchemy]

Expensive but I use the yeti hopper 12, use it for other things also but it’s built right. Like you I have gone through a couple cheap ones and just bit the bullet (I did get it at 50%off thru my lumber yard at work) I think RTIC has a cheaper one that does the same thing

 

[CharlieTX]

I’ve been using this Under Armor one for about 3 years now, I bought at academy . I just carry from my house to my company truck so it doesn’t get thrown around much but it serves it’s purpose well.
Under Armour 12 Can Soft Cooler, GraphiteUnder Armour 12 Can Soft Cooler, Graphite https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MR75WFE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_fvySFbWW4CGCE

 

[Ranger619]

I have used a Polar Bear original for a while now. Durable, good zipper, and stays cold, but it is a pain in the ass to pack. I have the 12 pack one. The six pack one would hold about 1 can of pop and an ice pack. I have a 24 pack one that is easier to use but a little big for a lunch box.

 

[Jahvette20]

My RTIC one has served me well. I don’t use it daily, or have ever tried a yeti, but know its 1000x better than any cheap soft lunch box.

 

[DmrbigEshotT]

Prior to working from home, I took my RTIC one in 3-4 days per week and have used it camping, fishing, etc. It's held up pretty good. The zipper requires a bit of effort, but a touch of the included "zipper lube" every once in a while helps.

 

[RichP]

 

[Michael54]

 

[Yellowriver]

I have seen the titan and am tempted. The Yeti still has that zipper that scares me. Limestone dust is a zipper killer. Anybody try Otterbox brand. 200 bucks but now zipper. Thnks

 

[cciliske]

Big fan of the RTIC day cooler.

RTIC Day Coolers - Available in a variety of sizes and colors

Day Coolers come in a variety of sizes and colors. Keep food and drinks cold for up to 24 hours, perfect for sports games and day trips. Free shipping $35+

rticoutdoors.com

 

[Antarctica]

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[BadDogPSD]

I can't be the only one!

 

[Michael54]

I have seen the titan and am tempted. The Yeti still has that zipper that scares me. Limestone dust is a zipper killer. Anybody try Otterbox brand. 200 bucks but now zipper. Thnks

I love mine. I've had it for two years and the only complaint is its narrow. With the hard walls certain containers won't fit. I like it so much i bought new lunch containers

 

[taggart_lumpy]

i’ve been using duluth for a few years with no real complaints. if i upgrade i’d probably go to a yeti

 

[JR Greenhorn]

I've got a Polar Bear also, it's the smallest size. Similar size externally to the cheap soft coolers I had been using, but about half the space internally due to foam thickness. It works for me, but I usually put lunch stuff that doesn't need to be cold in my computer bag.

I also have a small Ice Mule cooler I bought for pack-in use. It's not a convenient shape for daily carry, but I'm impressed at how durable the materials are. It seems to keep cold better than my Polar Bear, but I've never compared side by side. It seals like a dry bag (and floats!), so no zipper to fail. If you want a soft-sided cooler but don't need carry handles, it's worth checking out.

 

[SteepandDeep]

Big fan of the RTIC day cooler.

RTIC Day Coolers - Available in a variety of sizes and colors

Day Coolers come in a variety of sizes and colors. Keep food and drinks cold for up to 24 hours, perfect for sports games and day trips. Free shipping $35+

rticoutdoors.com

Works fine in the fall/winter/spring. Summer, not so much

 

[UP NORTH]

Ive been using this Stanley cooler for awhile, has held up well. I know its not a soft side but maybe still worth a look.
https://www.stanley1913.com/products/adventure-easy-carry-outdoor-cooler-7-qt

 

[Yellowriver]

Anybody else have words of wisdom on the Icemules For a lunchbox?

 

[Trevor96]

I've been using a Coleman Lil Oscar for several years that my dad used for over 20 years before I got it